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IE-3200-8T2S-E vs IE-3200-8P2S-E
IE-3200-8T2S-E and IE-3200-8P2S-E share eight Gigabit copper ports, two Gigabit fiber uplinks and the same enclosure. The PoE+ version adds powered access ports and a larger MAC table; both require an external industrial power supply selected separately.
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| Specification | IE-3200-8T2S-E | IE-3200-8P2S-E |
|---|---|---|
Access / Downlink Ports |
8 x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 | 8 x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE/PoE+ RJ-45 |
PoE Support |
Not supported | PoE/PoE+ |
PoE Standard |
Not applicable | IEEE 802.3af / 802.3at |
Default PoE Budget |
Not applicable | 240 W |
Downlink Type |
1G RJ-45 | 1G PoE+ RJ-45 |
PoE-capable Ports |
0 | 8 |
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| Comparison parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Product ID | IE-3200-8T2S-E | IE-3200-8P2S-E |
| Product and ordering | ||
| Product Type | Cisco Catalyst IE3200 Series rugged industrial switch | Cisco Catalyst IE3200 Series rugged industrial switch |
| Form Factor | Rugged fixed DIN-rail switch | Rugged fixed DIN-rail switch |
| Switch Role | Industrial access switch | Industrial access switch |
| Network License | Network Essentials | Network Essentials |
| Configuration, licensing and management | ||
| Management Model | Cisco Catalyst Center, WebUI, CLI, NETCONF, RESTCONF and SNMP | Cisco Catalyst Center, WebUI, CLI, NETCONF, RESTCONF and SNMP |
| Alarm I/O | 2 dry-contact alarm inputs; 1 alarm output | 2 dry-contact alarm inputs; 1 alarm output |
| PTP Timing | IEEE 1588v2 Precision Time Protocol | IEEE 1588v2 Precision Time Protocol |
| Industrial Compliance | IEEE 1613; IEC 61850-3; EtherNet/IP; PROFINET; NEMA TS2; IP30 | IEEE 1613; IEC 61850-3; EtherNet/IP; PROFINET; NEMA TS2; IP30 |
| Ports and interfaces | ||
| Downlink Port Count | 8 | 8 |
| Access / Downlink Ports | 8 x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 | 8 x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE/PoE+ RJ-45 |
| Downlink Type | 1G RJ-45 | 1G PoE+ RJ-45 |
| Uplink Interfaces | 2 x 100/1000BASE-X SFP | 2 x 100/1000BASE-X SFP |
| Maximum Uplink Speed | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps |
| Supported Network Modules | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Console Ports | 1 x RS-232 RJ-45; 1 x USB Mini-B console | 1 x RS-232 RJ-45; 1 x USB Mini-B console |
| USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 host port for images and configuration | 1 x USB 2.0 host port for images and configuration |
| PoE-capable Ports | 0 | 8 |
| Connector Types | RJ-45; SFP; USB console and host interfaces | RJ-45; SFP; USB console and host interfaces |
| Total System Ports | 10 | 10 |
| Performance and scale | ||
| Switching Capacity (Standalone) | 20 Gbps | 20 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate (Standalone) | 14.88 Mpps | 14.88 Mpps |
| MAC Address Scale | 8,000 | 16,000 |
| VLAN Scale | 256 | 256 |
| ACL Scale | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Jumbo Frame Size | 8,996 bytes | 8,996 bytes |
| IGMP Multicast Groups | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| PoE and power | ||
| PoE Support | Not supported | PoE/PoE+ |
| PoE Standard | Not applicable | IEEE 802.3af / 802.3at |
| Default PoE Budget | Not applicable | 240 W |
| Maximum PoE Budget | Not applicable | 240 W |
| Default Power Supply | External industrial DIN-rail power supply; ordered separately | External industrial DIN-rail power supply; ordered separately |
| Power Supply Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Power Supply Options | Cisco industrial DIN-rail power supplies; select by system and PoE load | Cisco industrial DIN-rail power supplies; select by system and PoE load |
| Maximum System Power | 23 W | 32 W |
| DC Input Voltage | 9.6 to 60 V | 9.6 to 60 V |
| Power Input Type | Dual redundant DC inputs | Dual redundant DC inputs |
| Power Redundancy | Dual redundant DC inputs; redundancy depends on external power design | Dual redundant DC inputs; redundancy depends on external power design |
| Stacking and resiliency | ||
| Stacking Technology | Standalone; no switch stacking | Standalone; no switch stacking |
| Fan Modules | Fanless; no fan modules | Fanless; no fan modules |
| Memory and software | ||
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XE | Cisco IOS XE |
| DRAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Flash Memory | 1.5 GB | 1.5 GB |
| Removable Storage | Optional 4 GB or 16 GB SD card; optional USB storage | Optional 4 GB or 16 GB SD card; optional USB storage |
| Physical and environmental | ||
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 152 × 91 × 135 mm | 152 × 91 × 135 mm |
| Weight | 1.7 kg | 1.7 kg |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to 70 °C; -40 to 60 °C; -40 to 75 °C | -40 to 70 °C; -40 to 60 °C; -40 to 75 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 85 °C | -40 to 85 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 5% to 95% | 5% to 95% |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 4,572 m | Up to 4,572 m |
| MTBF | 641,150 hours | 613,125 hours |
| Warranty | Cisco five-year limited hardware warranty | Cisco five-year limited hardware warranty |
| Safety Certifications | UL/CSA 62368-1; UL/CSA 61010-2-201; Class I Division 2 and Zone 2 | UL/CSA 62368-1; UL/CSA 61010-2-201; Class I Division 2 and Zone 2 |
| Mounting | DIN rail | DIN rail |
| Airflow | Fanless natural-convection cooling | Fanless natural-convection cooling |
| Ingress Protection | IP30 | IP30 |
Specifications from Cisco Catalyst IE3200 Rugged Series Data Sheet (checked 2026-10-11).
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