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IE-9320-24P4X-E vs IE-9320-24P4S-E
IE-9320-24P4X-E has four 10G-capable uplinks and IE-9320-24P4S-E has four Gigabit uplinks, with 24 Gigabit PoE+ access ports on both. Their switching ratings and listed maximum PoE budgets differ, although enclosure size and routing-table limits match.
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| Specification | IE-9320-24P4X-E | IE-9320-24P4S-E |
|---|---|---|
Uplink Interfaces |
4 x 1/10G SFP+ | 4 x 1000BASE-X SFP |
Maximum Uplink Speed |
10 Gbps | 1 Gbps |
Switching Capacity (Standalone) |
128 Gbps | 56 Gbps |
Forwarding Rate (Standalone) |
95.23 Mpps | 41.66 Mpps |
Forwarding Bandwidth |
64 Gbps | 28 Gbps |
Maximum PoE Budget |
720 W | 480 W |
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| Comparison parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Product ID | IE-9320-24P4X-E | IE-9320-24P4S-E |
| Product and ordering | ||
| Product Type | Cisco Catalyst IE9300 Series rugged industrial switch | Cisco Catalyst IE9300 Series rugged industrial switch |
| Form Factor | 1RU | 1RU |
| Switch Role | Industrial aggregation/access switch | Industrial aggregation/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 | 4 alarm inputs; 1 Form-C relay alarm output | 4 alarm inputs; 1 Form-C relay alarm output |
| PTP Timing | IEEE 1588v2 Precision Time Protocol | IEEE 1588v2 Precision Time Protocol |
| Industrial Compliance | IEC 61850-3; IEEE 1613; EtherNet/IP; NEMA TS2; EN 50121; IP30 | IEC 61850-3; IEEE 1613; EtherNet/IP; NEMA TS2; EN 50121; IP30 |
| Ports and interfaces | ||
| Downlink Port Count | 24 | 24 |
| Access / Downlink Ports | 24 x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ RJ-45 | 24 x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ RJ-45 |
| Downlink Type | 1G PoE+ RJ-45 | 1G PoE+ RJ-45 |
| Uplink Interfaces | 4 x 1/10G SFP+ | 4 x 1000BASE-X SFP |
| Maximum Uplink Speed | 10 Gbps | 1 Gbps |
| Supported Network Modules | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Console Ports | 1 x RS-232 RJ-45; 1 x Micro-USB console | 1 x RS-232 RJ-45; 1 x Micro-USB 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 | 24 | 24 |
| Connector Types | RJ-45; SFP/SFP+; USB console and host interfaces | RJ-45; SFP/SFP+; USB console and host interfaces |
| Total System Ports | 28 | 28 |
| Performance and scale | ||
| Switching Capacity (Standalone) | 128 Gbps | 56 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate (Standalone) | 95.23 Mpps | 41.66 Mpps |
| MAC Address Scale | 24,000 | 24,000 |
| IPv4 Route Scale | 7,000 | 7,000 |
| IPv6 Route Scale | 3,500 | 3,500 |
| VLAN Scale | 4,096 | 4,096 |
| ACL Scale | 1,536 | 1,536 |
| Jumbo Frame Size | 9,198 bytes | 9,198 bytes |
| IGMP Multicast Groups | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Switched Virtual Interfaces | 984 | 984 |
| Forwarding Bandwidth | 64 Gbps | 28 Gbps |
| PoE and power | ||
| PoE Support | PoE/PoE+ | PoE/PoE+ |
| PoE Standard | IEEE 802.3af / 802.3at | IEEE 802.3af / 802.3at |
| Default PoE Budget | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Maximum PoE Budget | 720 W | 480 W |
| Default Power Supply | Power supply selected separately for input source and PoE requirement | Power supply selected separately for input source and PoE requirement |
| Power Supply Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Power Supply Options | 150W, 250W and 400W rugged AC/DC power supplies | 150W, 250W and 400W rugged AC/DC power supplies |
| Maximum System Power | 39 W | 37 W |
| DC Input Voltage | 24 to 60 V | 24 to 60 V |
| Power Input Type | Dual hot-swappable AC/DC power-supply inputs | Dual hot-swappable AC/DC power-supply inputs |
| Power Redundancy | 1+1 redundant or combined power, depending on installed supplies | 1+1 redundant or combined power, depending on installed supplies |
| Stacking and resiliency | ||
| Stacking Technology | Cisco StackWise with 2 stack ports; up to 4 members | Cisco StackWise with 2 stack ports; up to 4 members |
| Maximum Stack Members | 4 | 4 |
| Fan Modules | Integrated field-replaceable fan assembly | Integrated field-replaceable fan assembly |
| Memory and software | ||
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XE | Cisco IOS XE |
| DRAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Flash Memory | 2.5 GB | 2.5 GB |
| Removable Storage | Optional 16 GB SD card; optional USB 2.0 storage | Optional 16 GB SD card; optional USB 2.0 storage |
| Physical and environmental | ||
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 43.7 × 444.5 × 355.6 mm | 43.7 × 444.5 × 355.6 mm |
| Weight | 4.4 kg | 4.4 kg |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to 75 °C; -40 to 60 °C; -40 to 70 °C | -40 to 75 °C; -40 to 60 °C; -40 to 70 °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 | 489,710 hours | 489,710 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 | Rack mount | Rack mount |
| Airflow | Front-to-back forced airflow | Front-to-back forced airflow |
| Ingress Protection | IP30 | IP30 |
Specifications from Cisco Catalyst IE9300 Rugged Series Data Sheet (checked 2026-10-11).
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