Cisco switch comparison
IE-3300-8T2S-E vs IE-3200-8T2S-E
IE-3300-8T2S-E and IE-3200-8T2S-E share eight data-only Gigabit copper ports and two Gigabit fiber uplinks. The expandable platform adds IEM module support, doubles DRAM and MAC capacity, and retains the same enclosure dimensions and listed base power consumption.
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| Specification | IE-3300-8T2S-E | IE-3200-8T2S-E |
|---|---|---|
Form Factor |
Rugged DIN-rail modular switch | Rugged fixed DIN-rail switch |
Forwarding Rate (Standalone) |
Line rate (all ports) | 14.88 Mpps |
Product Type |
Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Series rugged industrial switch | Cisco Catalyst IE3200 Series rugged industrial switch |
Supported Network Modules |
IEM-3300 and supported IEM-3400 expansion modules; up to 26 total system ports | Not applicable |
Connector Types |
RJ-45; SFP/SFP+; USB console and host interfaces | RJ-45; SFP; USB console and host interfaces |
Total System Ports |
26 | 10 |
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| Comparison parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Product ID | IE-3300-8T2S-E | IE-3200-8T2S-E |
| Product and ordering | ||
| Product Type | Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Series rugged industrial switch | Cisco Catalyst IE3200 Series rugged industrial switch |
| Form Factor | Rugged DIN-rail modular 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; ODVA EtherNet/IP; EN 50121; industrial EMC | 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 RJ-45 |
| Downlink Type | 1G RJ-45 | 1G 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 | IEM-3300 and supported IEM-3400 expansion modules; up to 26 total system ports | 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 | 0 |
| Connector Types | RJ-45; SFP/SFP+; USB console and host interfaces | RJ-45; SFP; USB console and host interfaces |
| Total System Ports | 26 | 10 |
| Performance and scale | ||
| Switching Capacity (Standalone) | Not published by Cisco | 20 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate (Standalone) | Line rate (all ports) | 14.88 Mpps |
| MAC Address Scale | 16,000 | 8,000 |
| 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 | Not supported |
| PoE Standard | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Default PoE Budget | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Maximum PoE Budget | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 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 50W, 65W, 170W, 240W or 480W 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 | 23 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 | 4 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 | 633,420 hours | 641,150 hours |
| Warranty | Cisco five-year limited hardware warranty | Cisco five-year limited hardware warranty |
| Safety Certifications | UL/CSA 60950-1; UL/CSA 62368-1; UL/CSA 61010-2-201; Class I Division 2 and Class I 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 IE3300 Rugged Series Data Sheet and Cisco Catalyst IE3200 Rugged Series Data Sheet (checked 2026-10-11).
“Not published by Cisco” and “Not listed” indicate that a confirmed direct comparison is unavailable. These rows are not counted as confirmed differences.
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