IE-3500H-16T-E – 16xGE X-coded M12 Ports – IP67 Wall Mount
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IE-3500H-16T-E Description
IE-3500H-16T-E is a Cisco IE3500 Heavy Duty Series industrial Ethernet switch with the Network Essentials feature set, built for sealed machine-area and cabinet-edge deployments that need non-PoE Gigabit copper access in harsh environments. Cisco lists this 16T model with 16 10/100/1000 M12 X-coded ports, no M12 D-coded Fast Ethernet ports, no SFP uplink ports, and no PoE budget, and the hardware guide ties its IP66/IP67 and NEMA Type 4X protection to correctly mated IP67 cabling or installed dust caps on unused ports.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
|---|---|
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SKU |
IE-3500H-16T-E |
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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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Upgradeable feature set |
Network Advantage |
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Total ports |
16 |
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Gigabit Ethernet ports |
16 x 10/100/1000 M12 X-coded ports |
|
PoE support |
Non-PoE model |
|
SFP uplink ports |
No SFP ports listed for the 16T model |
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Power input |
Mini-change single power source |
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Input voltage range |
12 to 48 VDC |
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Power consumption |
41 W |
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Removable storage |
Optional SD card |
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Ingress protection |
IP66 and IP67 with required IP67 cabling or supplied dust caps |
Product Performance
Key Features
IE-3500H-16T-E is the Cisco-listed 16T SKU with Network Essentials, so it should not be substituted with the 16T-A Network Advantage SKU unless the software tier is intentionally changed.
The 16T model uses 16 M12 X-coded 10/100/1000 ports, making the cable plan a Gigabit X-coded M12 decision rather than a D-coded Fast Ethernet or SFP optic decision.
Cisco does not list a PoE budget for IE-3500H-16T-E, which keeps power planning focused on the switch DC input instead of powered-device budget sizing.
The hardware specifications tie the IP66/IP67 and NEMA Type 4X ratings to all IP67 cables being mated and torqued correctly or the supplied dust caps being attached.
Network Essentials on the IE3500H platform covers Cisco IOS XE switching, management, security, QoS, IPv6, routing, industrial Ethernet, and automation feature groups listed by Cisco.
Cisco lists the SD-IE-16GB SD card and CAB-CONSOLE-M12= console cable as separate items, so staging should treat removable storage and console access as explicit order checks.
Application Scenarios
IE-3500H-16T-E fits cabinet-adjacent or machine-area networks that need 16 sealed Gigabit copper links without PoE or fiber uplinks on the switch.
This SKU suits projects standardizing on the IE3500H hardware envelope while keeping Network Essentials as the default feature set for the access layer.
Suits replacement projects whose target is a wall-mounted IP66/IP67 IE3500H switch with X-coded GE cabling and a 12 to 48 VDC Mini-Style power input.
Product Comparison
|
Parameter |
IE-3500H-16T-E |
IE-3500H-16T-A | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
Total ports |
16 |
16 |
24 |
|
Gigabit M12 X-coded ports |
16 |
16 |
24 |
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Fast Ethernet D-coded ports |
No D-coded ports listed |
No D-coded ports listed |
No D-coded ports listed |
|
SFP ports |
No SFP ports listed |
No SFP ports listed |
No SFP ports listed |
|
PoE budget |
No PoE budget listed |
No PoE budget listed |
No PoE budget listed |
|
Lossless redundancy protocol support |
N |
N |
N |
|
Input voltage range |
12 to 48 VDC |
12 to 48 VDC |
12 to 48 VDC |
|
Power consumption |
41 W |
41 W |
42 W |
|
Dimensions |
9.58 x 10.90 x 3.16 in. |
9.58 x 10.90 x 3.16 in. |
9.58 x 13.90 x 3.16 in. |
|
Weight with mounting bracket |
11.25 lb (5.10 kg) |
11.25 lb (5.10 kg) |
13.90 lb (6.30 kg) |
- In an IE-3500H-16T-E vs IE-3500H-16T-A comparison, the port count, GE M12 X-coded layout, voltage range, power consumption, dimensions, and weight match; the confirmed difference is Network Essentials versus Network Advantage.
- The IE-3500H-16T-E vs IE-3500H-24T-E difference is port density and chassis width: IE-3500H-16T-E has 16 GE M12 ports, while IE-3500H-24T-E has 24 GE M12 ports in the wider 24T housing.
- For buyers deciding which model to choose, the IE-3500H-16T-E comparison should first confirm 16-port capacity and Network Essentials, then check whether the order needs the 16T-A software tier or the 24T port count.
Selection Guide
1. Choose this SKU for 16-port Essentials access
Select IE-3500H-16T-E when the approved design calls for 16 X-coded Gigabit M12 ports and Cisco’s Network Essentials default tier.
2. Keep the A variant for Network Advantage defaults
Move to IE-3500H-16T-A only when the same 16T hardware must ship with Network Advantage as the default software level.
3. Reserve the 24T model for higher port density
Use IE-3500H-24T-E when the cabinet or field area needs 24 X-coded Gigabit M12 ports instead of the 16-port footprint.
4. Separate switch power from endpoint power
Confirm the 12 to 48 VDC switch input and do not build a PoE endpoint budget around this PID because Cisco lists no PoE budget for the 16T-E model.
Ordering Checklist
|
Review area |
Required confirmation |
Procurement risk |
|---|---|---|
|
PID and software tier |
Cisco PID IE-3500H-16T-E with Network Essentials |
Prevents an accidental 16T-A Network Advantage substitution or a different port-count model |
|
Data cable type |
16 x 10/100/1000 M12 X-coded copper ports |
Avoids ordering D-coded Fast Ethernet cabling for a GE X-coded switch |
|
PoE expectation |
No PoE budget listed for the 16T-E model |
Prevents field endpoint power assumptions from being attached to this SKU |
|
DC power feed |
12 to 48 VDC input through the Mini-Style 4-pin power connector |
Confirms the site power and cable plan before staging |
|
IP67 completion |
All IP67 cables must be mated and torqued or supplied dust caps attached |
Protects the IP66/IP67 and NEMA Type 4X boundary documented by Cisco |
|
Service accessories |
SD-IE-16GB and CAB-CONSOLE-M12= only when the project requires them |
Keeps separately listed accessories from being assumed as included items |
|
License add-ons |
IE3500-NW-A= or Catalyst Center licenses only when the design requires them |
Keeps optional entitlements separate from the base Network Essentials switch line |
Optional Add-ons
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Model |
Description |
|---|---|
|
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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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 |
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IE3500-DNA-A |
Cisco Catalyst Center DNA Advantage license for IE3500 and IE3500H Series switches when paired with Network Advantage |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKU | IE-3500H-16T-E | Device type | IP66/IP67-rated industrial Ethernet switch |
| Default IOS XE feature set | Network Essentials | Upgradeable feature set | Network Advantage |
| Total ports | 16 | Gigabit Ethernet ports | 16 x 10/100/1000 M12 X-coded ports |
| Fast Ethernet D-coded ports | No D-coded ports listed for the 16T model | SFP ports | No SFP ports listed for the 16T model |
| mGig ports | No mGig ports listed for the 16T model | PoE budget | No PoE budget listed for the 16T model |
| Lossless redundancy protocol support | N | Power input | Mini-change single power source |
| Power input connector | Mini-Style 4-pin connector | Input voltage range | 12 to 48 VDC |
| Input current | 3.4 A | Power consumption | 41 W |
| 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 10.90 x 3.16 in. (24.33 x 27.69 x 8.03 cm) |
| Weight | 11.25 lb (5.10 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 | Data cable type | Copper GE M12 X-coded 8-pole shielded cable |
| Power input cable type | Mini-Style 4-pin connector for power input | Forwarding rate | Line rate for all ports and all packet sizes |
| Queues | 8 | Unicast MAC addresses | 24000 |
| IGMP multicast groups | 1024 | Active VLANs | 1024 |
| VLAN IDs | 4096 | IPv4 indirect routes | 7000 |
| IPv6 indirect routes | 3500 | PACL entries | 1536 |
| DRAM | 8 GB | User-accessible flash | 5.1 GB |
| SD card capacity | 16 GB | Jumbo frames | 9198 bytes |
| SVIs | 32 | MTBF | 406109 hours |
| Operating system | Cisco IOS XE | DNA Advantage pairing | Cisco Catalyst Center DNA Advantage can be paired only with Network Advantage |
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