IE-3500H-12P2MU2XE – 12xGE PoE + 2xmGig UPoE – 2x10G SFP+ – 240W PoE Budget
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IE-3500H-12P2MU2XE Description
IE-3500H-12P2MU2XE is a Cisco IE3500 Heavy Duty Series industrial Ethernet switch for sealed IP66/IP67 field networks that need PoE access, multigigabit endpoints, and 10G fiber uplinks at the industrial edge. This Network Essentials SKU provides 12 Gigabit M12 X-coded PoE ports, 2 multigigabit M12 X-coded UPoE ports, 2 1G/10G SFP+ uplink ports, a 240 W PoE budget, 12 to 54 VDC input with 44 to 54 VDC required for PoE operation, and Type 4X-rated deployment when the required IP67 cabling or supplied dust caps are installed.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
|---|---|
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SKU |
IE-3500H-12P2MU2XE |
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Product type |
IP66/IP67-rated industrial Ethernet switch |
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Default IOS XE feature set |
Network Essentials |
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Total ports |
16 |
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Gigabit M12 PoE ports |
12 x 10/100/1000 M12 X-coded ports |
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mGig UPoE ports |
2 x 100/1000/2500 M12 X-coded ports |
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SFP+ uplink ports |
2 x 1G/10G SFP+ ports |
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Default PoE budget |
240 W |
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PoE class support |
Classes 1-4 on 12 GE ports and classes 1-8 on 2 mGig ports |
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Power input connector |
Mini-Style 4-pin connector |
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Input voltage range |
12 to 54 VDC |
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Input voltage for PoE |
44 to 54 VDC |
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Ingress protection |
IP66 and IP67 with required IP67 cabling or supplied dust caps |
Product Performance
Key Features
IE-3500H-12P2MU2XE is the Cisco ordering PID for the 12P2MU2X hardware with Network Essentials, separating it from the matching Network Advantage SKU.
The access side combines 12 1G PoE M12 ports with 2 2.5G UPoE M12 ports, so endpoint planning can cover both standard PoE devices and higher-power multigigabit devices.
The same model includes 2 1G/10G SFP+ uplinks, which changes the fiber and optic review compared with IE3500H copper-only PoE models.
Cisco documents a 240 W PoE budget for this model, so the attached-device load should be checked against the switch budget and the 44 to 54 VDC PoE input requirement.
The hardware guide ties the IP66/IP67 and Type 4X rating to correctly mated and torqued IP67 cables or supplied dust caps on unused connectors.
The IE3500H platform runs Cisco IOS XE and is documented with WebUI, Catalyst Center management options, Flexible NetFlow, industrial Ethernet protocol support, and model-driven programmability.
Application Scenarios
IE-3500H-12P2MU2XE fits outdoor or plant-floor zones where cameras, sensors, panels, or industrial endpoints need PoE over sealed M12 copper while a smaller group of devices needs up to 2.5G and higher PoE class support.
The 2 SFP+ uplinks make this SKU useful when an IE3500H field switch must return traffic over 1G or 10G fiber instead of remaining on an all-copper uplink design.
This SKU suits IE3500H projects that want the 12P2MU2X PoE and SFP+ hardware while keeping Network Essentials as the default software tier and treating Network Advantage as a separate upgrade decision.
Product Comparison
|
Parameter |
IE-3500H-12P2MU2XE |
IE-3500H-12P2MU2XA |
IE-3500H-14P2T-E |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Product type |
Industrial Ethernet switch |
Industrial Ethernet switch |
Industrial Ethernet switch |
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Default IOS XE feature set |
Network Essentials |
Network Advantage |
Network Essentials |
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Network Advantage upgrade |
IE3500-NW-A= listed as an optional upgrade |
Network Advantage is the default tier |
IE3500-NW-A= listed as an optional upgrade |
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Total ports |
16 |
16 |
16 |
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Gigabit X-coded PoE ports |
12 |
12 |
14 GE PoE/PoE+ ports |
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Non-PoE GE M12 ports |
Not the listed port role for this model |
Not the listed port role for this model |
2 GE X-coded M12 ports |
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mGig UPoE ports |
2 x 100/1G/2.5G X-coded ports |
2 x 100/1G/2.5G X-coded ports |
No mGig ports listed |
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SFP+ uplink ports |
2 x 1G/10G SFP+ ports |
2 x 1G/10G SFP+ ports |
No SFP+ ports listed |
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Default PoE budget |
240 W |
240 W |
240 W |
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Input voltage for PoE |
44 to 54 VDC |
44 to 54 VDC |
44 to 54 VDC |
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Dimensions |
9.58 x 15.11 x 3.16 in. |
9.58 x 15.11 x 3.16 in. |
9.58 x 10.90 x 3.16 in. |
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Weight with mounting bracket |
16.35 lb (7.42 kg) |
16.35 lb (7.42 kg) |
11.25 lb (5.10 kg) |
- In an IE-3500H-12P2MU2XE vs IE-3500H-12P2MU2XA comparison, the port layout and 240 W PoE budget match; the confirmed difference is Network Essentials on IE-3500H-12P2MU2XE versus Network Advantage on IE-3500H-12P2MU2XA.
- The IE-3500H-12P2MU2XE vs IE-3500H-14P2T-E difference is the interface plan: IE-3500H-12P2MU2XE adds 2 mGig UPoE ports and 2 SFP+ uplinks, while IE-3500H-14P2T-E uses 14 GE PoE/PoE+ ports plus 2 GE M12 ports.
- For buyers deciding which model to choose, the IE-3500H-12P2MU2XE comparison should first confirm the need for SFP+ uplinks and mGig UPoE ports, then verify whether Network Essentials or Network Advantage belongs in the order.
Selection Guide
1. Select this SKU for the Essentials 12P2MU2X hardware
Choose IE-3500H-12P2MU2XE when the BOM requires the 12P2MU2X port mix and Cisco’s Network Essentials default tier.
2. Use the Advantage variant for a higher default software tier
Move to IE-3500H-12P2MU2XA when the same hardware must ship with Network Advantage instead of adding the upgrade as a separate line item.
3. Keep IE-3500H-14P2T-E for GE-only PoE designs
Use IE-3500H-14P2T-E only when the order needs more GE PoE/PoE+ M12 ports and does not need 2.5G mGig or 10G SFP+ uplinks.
4. Verify power and cabling before purchase release
Confirm 44 to 54 VDC PoE input, the Mini-Style power connector, X-coded M12 cables, SFP/SFP+ modules, fiber cable connector type, and IP67 sealing practice before the switch is quoted.
PoE Power Planning
|
Planning item |
Cisco-confirmed value |
Procurement check |
|---|---|---|
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Total PoE budget |
240 W |
Size the powered-device load against the documented switch budget |
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12 GE M12 ports |
PoE classes 1-4 from 4 W to 30 W |
Use these ports for standard PoE or PoE+ endpoint requirements |
|
2 mGig M12 ports |
PoE classes 1-8 from 4 W to 60 W |
Reserve these ports for higher-power multigigabit endpoints when required |
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PoE input voltage |
44 to 54 VDC |
Confirm the field DC power design supports PoE operation |
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Power consumption note |
45 W excludes power delivered to attached PoE devices |
Add endpoint draw separately during power budget review |
Ordering Checklist
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Review area |
Required confirmation |
Procurement risk |
|---|---|---|
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Configured identity |
Cisco PID IE-3500H-12P2MU2XE with Network Essentials |
Avoids substituting the Network Advantage PID or a GE-only PoE model |
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Powered endpoint mix |
12 GE PoE ports plus 2 mGig UPoE ports |
Prevents assigning 60 W class devices to the wrong port group |
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Uplink design |
2 SFP+ ports with matching SFP/SFP+ modules and fiber cable connector type |
Keeps the BOM from missing optics or the IP67 SFP gland kit |
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Field power |
12 to 54 VDC input range and 44 to 54 VDC for PoE operation |
Confirms the DC source before staging powered endpoints |
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Connector sealing |
IP67 cables torqued correctly or supplied dust caps installed |
Maintains the documented IP66/IP67 and Type 4X boundary |
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Optional service items |
SD-IE-16GB and CAB-CONSOLE-M12= only when the field process requires them |
Avoids assuming removable storage or console cable is included by default |
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License scope |
IE3500-NW-A= or Catalyst Center licenses only when the project requires them |
Keeps the Essentials switch order separate from optional software entitlements |
Optional Add-ons
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Model |
Description |
|---|---|
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SD-IE-16GB |
IE 16GB SD memory card |
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CAB-CONSOLE-M12= |
Console cable 6 ft with M12 and DB9F for Cisco IE3500 Heavy Duty Series switch |
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CW-SFP-KIT1 |
SFP installation kit for IE-3500H-12P2MU2X |
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IE3500-NW-A= |
Cisco Network Advantage license for IE3500 Series |
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IE3500-DNA-E |
Cisco Catalyst Center DNA Essentials license for IE3500 and IE3500H Series switches |
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IE3500-DNA-E-3Y |
IE3500 and IE3500H Cisco DNA Essentials 3-year term license |
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IE3500-DNA-E-5Y |
IE3500 and IE3500H Cisco DNA Essentials 5-year term license |
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IE3500-DNA-E-7Y |
IE3500 and IE3500H Cisco DNA Essentials 7-year term license |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKU | IE-3500H-12P2MU2XE | Device type | IP66/IP67-rated industrial Ethernet switch |
| Default IOS XE feature set | Network Essentials | Total ports | 16 |
| Gigabit M12 PoE ports | 12 x 10/100/1000 M12 X-coded ports | mGig UPoE ports | 2 x 100/1000/2500 M12 X-coded ports |
| SFP+ uplink ports | 2 x 1G/10G SFP+ ports | Default PoE budget | 240 W |
| PoE class support | Classes 1-4 on 12 GE ports and classes 1-8 on 2 mGig ports | Network Advantage upgrade | IE3500-NW-A= optional upgrade listed by Cisco |
| Power input connector | Mini-Style 4-pin connector | Input voltage range | 12 to 54 VDC |
| Input voltage for PoE | 44 to 54 VDC | Input current | 6 A |
| Power consumption | 45 W excluding power delivered to attached PoE devices | Alarm I/O | 1 alarm output relay and 1 alarm input |
| Alarm relay rating | 30 VDC at 1 A or 60 VDC at 0.5 A | Console port | 1 M12 A-coded 5-pin console port |
| Removable storage | SD card optional and not shipped by default | Mounting | Wall mount |
| Dimensions | 9.58 x 15.11 x 3.16 in. (24.33 x 38.38 x 8.02 cm) | Weight | 16.35 lb (7.42 kg) including mounting bracket |
| Operating temperature | -40C to +70C in vented enclosures, -40C to +60C in sealed enclosures, -34C to +75C with 200 LFM airflow | Operating humidity | 5 to 95 percent noncondensing |
| Ingress protection | IP66 and IP67 with required IP67 cabling or supplied dust caps | NEMA rating | Type 4X |
| GE M12 cable type | Copper GE M12 X-coded 8-pole shielded cable | mGig cable type | 2.5G mGig copper M12 X-coded 8-pole shielded cable |
| SFP uplink cabling | 1G/10G SFP fiber-optic cable using the connector determined by the SFP/SFP+ module | Power input cable type | Mini-Style 4-pin connector for power input |
| Forwarding rate | Line rate for all ports and all packet sizes | Unicast MAC addresses | 24000 |
| Active VLANs | 1024 | VLAN IDs | 4096 |
| DRAM | 8 GB | User-accessible flash | 5.1 GB |
| Jumbo frames | 9198 bytes | SVIs | 32 |
| MTBF | 352809 hours | Operating system | Cisco IOS XE |
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