IE-3500H-8T-E – 8xGE X-coded M12 Ports – IP67 Wall Mount
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IE-3500H-8T-E Description
Cisco IE-3500H-8T-E is a Cisco IE3500 Heavy Duty Series industrial Ethernet switch built for wall-mounted IP66/IP67 field access in harsh OT environments, combining 8 non-PoE 10/100/1000 M12 X-coded ports with the Network Essentials software tier; Cisco positions the IE3500H platform for industrial deployments such as manufacturing, connected energy, and smart-city networks, and the 8T-E model keeps a compact fixed-port design without SFP uplinks for sealed copper access applications.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
|---|---|
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SKU |
IE-3500H-8T-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 |
8 |
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Gigabit Ethernet ports |
8 x 10/100/1000 M12 X-coded ports |
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PoE support |
Non-PoE model |
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SFP uplink ports |
No SFP ports listed for the 8T 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 |
38 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-8T-E is the Cisco ordering PID for the 8T model with Network Essentials, so the software tier should be checked before substituting the 8T-A variant.
The 8T model uses 10/100/1000 M12 X-coded copper interfaces, making the field cable set different from D-coded Fast Ethernet models and SFP-based builds.
Cisco does not list a PoE budget for this PID, so endpoint power should be planned separately from the switch line item.
The 8T physical configuration is 7.90 in. wide and 8.45 lb with the mounting bracket, making it the compact GE-only member in the 8T, 16T, and 24T set.
The IP66/IP67 and NEMA Type 4X rating depends on IP67 cables being mated and torqued correctly or unused connectors being protected with the supplied dust caps.
Cisco lists the IE3500-NW-A= Network Advantage upgrade and Catalyst Center DNA licenses separately, so those entitlements should be added only when the design calls for them.
Application Scenarios
IE-3500H-8T-E fits industrial panels, machine skids, and outdoor equipment zones that need a small sealed switch with eight Gigabit M12 copper drops.
This SKU supports projects that standardize on IE3500H hardware while keeping the base Network Essentials feature tier instead of defaulting to Network Advantage.
Fits replacements targeting an 8-port X-coded GE industrial switch where the BOM does not require PoE, SFP uplinks, D-coded Fast Ethernet, or mGig ports.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
IE-3500H-8T-E |
IE-3500H-8T-A | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Product type |
Industrial Ethernet switch |
Industrial Ethernet switch |
Industrial Ethernet switch |
|
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 |
8 |
8 |
16 |
|
Gigabit M12 X-coded ports |
8 |
8 |
16 |
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Fast Ethernet D-coded ports |
No D-coded ports listed |
No D-coded ports listed |
No D-coded ports listed |
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SFP ports |
No SFP ports listed |
No SFP ports listed |
No SFP ports listed |
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PoE budget |
No PoE budget listed |
No PoE budget listed |
No PoE budget listed |
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Lossless redundancy protocol support |
N |
N |
N |
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Input voltage range |
12 to 48 VDC |
12 to 48 VDC |
12 to 48 VDC |
|
Power consumption |
38 W |
38 W |
41 W |
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Dimensions |
9.58 x 7.90 x 3.16 in. |
9.58 x 7.90 x 3.16 in. |
9.58 x 10.90 x 3.16 in. |
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Weight with mounting bracket |
8.45 lb (3.83 kg) |
8.45 lb (3.83 kg) |
11.25 lb (5.10 kg) |
- In an IE-3500H-8T-E vs IE-3500H-8T-A comparison, the confirmed hardware values match across GE M12 port count, voltage range, power consumption, dimensions, and weight; the difference is Network Essentials versus Network Advantage.
- The IE-3500H-8T-E vs IE-3500H-16T-E difference is access density and housing width: IE-3500H-8T-E has 8 GE M12 ports in the 7.90 in. wide 8T chassis, while IE-3500H-16T-E has 16 GE M12 ports in the 10.90 in. wide 16T chassis.
- For buyers deciding which model to choose, the IE-3500H-8T-E comparison should verify the 8-port requirement first, then confirm whether the order needs the A-tier software default or the 16T port count.
Selection Guide
1. Use it for small sealed GE drops
Choose IE-3500H-8T-E when the approved design needs eight X-coded 10/100/1000 M12 copper ports in a wall-mounted IE3500H switch.
2. Keep Advantage orders on the A PID
Select IE-3500H-8T-A only when the same 8T hardware must ship with Network Advantage rather than Network Essentials.
3. Move to 16T for more copper endpoints
Use IE-3500H-16T-E when the site requires 16 GE M12 access ports and can accept the larger 16T housing and 41 W power value.
4. Avoid adding unsupported port roles
Specify a different IE3500H model if the project needs PoE endpoints, SFP uplinks, mGig ports, or D-coded Fast Ethernet interfaces.
Ordering Checklist
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Review area |
Required confirmation |
Procurement risk |
|---|---|---|
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PID and feature tier |
Cisco PID IE-3500H-8T-E with Network Essentials |
Prevents replacing the Essentials SKU with the 8T-A Network Advantage variant |
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Port count target |
8 x 10/100/1000 M12 X-coded copper ports |
Avoids under-ordering or over-ordering when the design actually needs 16T or 24T density |
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Field cable set |
Copper GE M12 X-coded 8-pole shielded cabling |
Prevents D-coded Fast Ethernet or fiber accessories from being matched to this copper-only PID |
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Endpoint power |
No PoE budget listed for the 8T-E model |
Keeps powered-device requirements outside this non-PoE switch line |
|
DC power input |
12 to 48 VDC with a Mini-Change single power source |
Confirms the site power feed and cord-set requirement before staging |
|
IP67 completion |
IP67 cables torqued correctly or supplied dust caps installed |
Maintains the Cisco-documented IP66/IP67 and NEMA Type 4X condition |
|
Optional items |
SD-IE-16GB, CAB-CONSOLE-M12=, IE3500-NW-A=, or Catalyst Center licenses only when required |
Separates accessories and software entitlements from the base switch order |
Optional Add-ons
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Model |
Description |
|---|---|
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SD-IE-16GB |
IE 16GB SD memory card |
|
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-8T-E | Device type | IP66/IP67-rated industrial Ethernet switch |
| Default IOS XE feature set | Network Essentials | Upgradeable feature set | Network Advantage |
| Total ports | 8 | Gigabit Ethernet ports | 8 x 10/100/1000 M12 X-coded ports |
| Fast Ethernet D-coded ports | No D-coded ports listed for the 8T model | SFP ports | No SFP ports listed for the 8T model |
| mGig ports | No mGig ports listed for the 8T model | PoE budget | No PoE budget listed for the 8T model |
| Lossless redundancy protocol support | N | Network Advantage upgrade | IE3500-NW-A= optional upgrade listed by Cisco |
| Power input | Mini-change single power source | Power input connector | Mini-Style 4-pin connector |
| Input voltage range | 12 to 48 VDC | Input current | 3.1 A |
| Power consumption | 38 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 7.90 x 3.16 in. (24.33 x 20.07 x 8.03 cm) | Weight | 8.45 lb (3.83 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 | 473949 hours | Operating system | Cisco IOS XE |
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