Cisco IE-9320-16P8U4X-E | Catalyst IE9300 Rugged 24-Port Industrial Switch, 720W PoE, 4x 10G SFP+

Q: What is the difference between PoE+ and UPoE/4PPoE on this switch?
A: The IE-9320-16P8U4X-E has 16 ports supporting standard PoE+ (802.3at, up to 30W per port) and 8 multi-gigabit ports supporting UPoE/4PPoE (802.3bt, up to 90W per port). The UPoE ports are ideal for high-power devices like Wi-Fi 6 access points, PTZ cameras, and industrial IoT equipment, while PoE+ ports handle standard powered devices.

Q: What are the multi-gigabit (mGig) ports and what speeds do they support?
A: The 8 multi-gigabit UPoE ports support 100M, 1G, and 2.5G speeds, allowing flexible connectivity for newer devices requiring higher bandwidth while maintaining backward compatibility with legacy equipment. These ports automatically negotiate the optimal speed based on connected device capabilities.

Q: Is this switch suitable for outdoor deployment?
A: Yes, the IE-9320-16P8U4X-E is purpose-built for harsh industrial environments with an operating temperature range of -40°C to +75°C. It features fanless convection cooling, shock and vibration resistance, and compliance with industrial standards, making it ideal for outdoor enclosures, utility substations, transportation hubs, and oil and gas facilities.

Q: What is the maximum PoE budget and how is it achieved?
A: The switch supports up to 720W total PoE budget when equipped with dual 400W power supplies in a load-sharing configuration. With a single power supply or lower wattage PSUs, the PoE budget will be reduced accordingly. Power supplies are sold separately and must be ordered based on your deployment requirements.

Q: What software features are included with the Network Essentials license?
A: The Network Essentials license includes Layer 2 switching features, basic Layer 3 static routing, VLAN support (1024 VLANs), IPv4 and IPv6 routing (4000 IPv4/2000 IPv6 routes), QoS, security features, IEEE 1588v2 PTP timing, industrial protocols, and basic network management via CLI, WebUI, SNMP, and APIs. Network Advantage license is available separately for advanced features.