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Cisco IE-3500-8T3S-E | Catalyst IE3500 Rugged 8-Port Gigabit Industrial Switch, 3x 1G SFP

SKU:IE-3500-8T3S-E

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Description

The Cisco IE-3500-8T3S-E is a rugged industrial Ethernet switch designed for harsh OT edge environments. Featuring 8 Gigabit copper ports and 3 SFP uplinks, it delivers reliable Layer 2 and Layer 3 performance in a fanless, DIN-rail mountable form factor rated for -40°C to +75°C. With modular expansion capability and Cisco IOS XE Network Essentials license, it supports industrial automation, transportation, and substation applications requiring robust connectivity and cybersecurity features.

Features

Cisco IOS XE software platform with Network Essentials feature set
- Layer 2 switching: VLANs, STP/RSTP/MSTP, IGMP snooping, port aggregation
- Layer 3 routing: Static routing, RIP, OSPF (with appropriate licensing)
- Quality of Service (QoS) with priority queuing and traffic shaping
- Security: IEEE 802.1X authentication, port security, DHCP snooping, IP source guard, dynamic ARP inspection
- Cisco TrustSec integration for policy-based segmentation
- Cisco Cyber Vision sensor for OT network visibility (with Network Advantage license)
- Precision Time Protocol (PTP) IEEE 1588v2 for time synchronization
- Industrial protocols: Profinet, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP support
- Redundancy protocols: RSTP, FlexLinks, REP (Resilient Ethernet Protocol)
- DLR (Device Level Ring), PRP (Parallel Redundancy Protocol), HSR (High-availability Seamless Redundancy) support
- Alarm I/O for monitoring and signaling to external equipment
- Environmental monitoring and fault alerts
- Hardened for industrial shock, vibration, surge, and electrical noise immunity
- Compliance with IEC 61850-3, IEEE 1613, NEMA TS2, EN 50155 standards for industrial, utility, and transportation environments

Warranty

All products sold by XS Network Tech include a 12-month warranty on both new and used items. Our in-house technical team thoroughly tests used hardware prior to sale to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

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Technical Specifications

8 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 copper downlink ports
- 3 x 1G/100M SFP uplink ports
- No PoE support
- Line-rate forwarding on all ports for all packet sizes
- Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching capabilities
- Cisco IOS XE operating system with Network Essentials license
- Modular expansion up to 27 ports via optional IEM modules (sold separately)
- 8 active VLANs supported, 128 VLAN IDs
- 7000 unicast MAC addresses, 24000 indirect IPv4 routes
- Fanless, convection-cooled design with no moving parts
- IP30-rated ruggedized enclosure
- DIN-rail mounting
- Operating temperature: -40°C to +75°C
- Dual DC power input: 12-54 VDC (power supply sold separately)
- 2 alarm inputs, 1 alarm output

FAQs

Q: Does the IE-3500-8T3S-E support Power over Ethernet?
A: No, this model does not support PoE. For PoE-enabled industrial switching, consider the IE-3500-8P3S series which offers PoE+ on copper ports.

Q: What license is included with this switch?
A: The IE-3500-8T3S-E includes the Network Essentials license, providing core Layer 2 and Layer 3 features. For advanced capabilities such as dynamic routing protocols and additional security features, the Network Advantage license is available separately.

Q: Can I expand the port count beyond the base 11 ports?
A: Yes, the IE-3500-8T3S-E supports modular expansion using optional IEM expansion modules, allowing you to scale up to 27 total ports. Expansion modules are sold separately and include various configurations of copper, SFP, and PoE ports.

Q: Is this switch suitable for outdoor or hazardous locations?
A: The IE-3500-8T3S-E is IP30-rated and designed for indoor industrial environments. For marine, railway, or power utility installations, it should be installed inside a metal enclosure (IP54 or better). Cisco offers hazardous location-certified power supplies for specific deployments.

Q: What management options are available?
A: The switch supports Cisco IOS XE CLI and web-based management. It can also be managed via SNMP and optionally integrated with Cisco Catalyst Center for centralized network management and automation.

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