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

Q: What environments is the IE-9310-26S2C-E designed for?
A: This switch is purpose-built for harsh industrial environments with an extended operating temperature range of -40°C to 75°C, making it ideal for manufacturing plants, energy facilities, transportation systems, mining operations, outdoor enclosures, and smart cities where ruggedized equipment is required.

Q: Does this model support PoE?
A: No, the IE-9310-26S2C-E does not support Power over Ethernet. It is a non-PoE model focused on fiber connectivity via SFP ports. For PoE requirements in the IE9300 series, consider alternative models such as the IE-9320-24P series.

Q: What is the difference between Network Essentials and Network Advantage licenses?
A: The IE-9310-26S2C-E ships with Network Essentials licensing, which provides core Layer 2 switching, basic Layer 3 static routing, and essential security features. Network Advantage (available on -A SKU variants) adds full Layer 3 routing protocols, advanced security features like TrustSec, and enhanced QoS capabilities.

Q: Can multiple IE-9310 switches be stacked?
A: The IE-9310-26S2C-E does not include physical StackWise stacking ports. However, other IE9300 series models with StackWise capability support stacking up to four switches in a single logical stack for simplified management and redundancy.

Q: What industrial protocols does this switch support?
A: The IE-9310-26S2C-E supports key industrial automation protocols including EtherNet/IP (CIP) and PROFINET, along with redundancy protocols such as Resilient Ethernet Protocol (REP), Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP), Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP), High Availability Seamless Redundancy (HSR), and EtherChannel for industrial-grade network resilience.