Cisco IE-9310-26S2C-A | Catalyst IE9300 Rugged 24-Port Gigabit SFP Industrial Switch, 4x 1G SFP

Q: What industrial protocols does the IE-9310-26S2C-A support?
A: The switch supports EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, and other industrial automation protocols, making it suitable for OT and industrial control networks requiring specialized protocol support.

Q: Can this switch operate in extreme temperature environments?
A: Yes, the IE-9310-26S2C-A is ruggedized for harsh industrial environments and operates reliably in temperatures from -40°C to 75°C, with fanless convection cooling and IEC-tested shock and vibration immunity.

Q: What is the difference between the 2 combo ports and the 22 SFP ports?
A: The 2 combo ports can accept either 10/100/1000Base-T RJ45 copper connections or 100/1000Base-FX SFP fibre modules, providing deployment flexibility. The 22 standard SFP ports accept Gigabit SFP transceivers only.

Q: Does this model support stacking or redundancy protocols?
A: The IE-9310-26S2C-A does not include StackWise backplane stacking (that feature is available on the IE-9320 series). However, it supports industrial redundancy protocols including REP, PRP, MRP, and HSR for high availability.

Q: What security and visibility features are included with Network Advantage?
A: Network Advantage licensing includes full Layer 3 routing, TrustSec, Flexible NetFlow, Secure Boot, and advanced QoS. Orders placed after August 23, 2025 also include a 3-year Cisco Cyber Vision license for OT asset visibility and security posture assessment.