IE-3300-8P2S-E - Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged 10-Port PoE+ Switch

Modular rugged industrial switch with 8 GE PoE+ copper ports and 2 GE SFP uplinks, Network Essentials license, DIN-rail mountable for harsh environments.

The Cisco Catalyst IE-3300-8P2S-E is a ruggedized, modular Ethernet switch belonging to the Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Series, engineered for industrial and extended enterprise networking. It provides 8 x 10/100/1000 RJ45 copper ports with PoE+ support and 2 x 100/1000 SFP fiber uplink ports, totaling 10 ports in its base configuration. The switch supports a modular design that allows expansion up to 26 Gigabit Ethernet ports using Cisco IEM-3300 expansion modules, making it suitable for growing OT/IT networks. Running Cisco IOS XE with the Network Essentials license, it delivers Layer 2 switching with basic Layer 3 routing, along with modern management via Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Industrial Network Director, and a WebUI interface. Built fanless with convection cooling, it operates reliably in extreme temperatures from -40°C to +75°C and is hardened against vibration, shock, and electrical noise, making it ideal for manufacturing, energy, transportation, mining, and smart city deployments.

• Manufacturer: Cisco
• Product Family: Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Series
• Product Type: Modular Industrial Ethernet Switch
• Total Ports: 10 (base configuration)
• Copper Ports: 8 x 10/100/1000 RJ45 (PoE+)
• SFP Ports: 2 x 100/1000 SFP
• PoE Budget: 240W (base), 360W with expansion module
• Expansion: Modular, expandable up to 26 GE ports with IEM-3300 modules
• DRAM: 2 GB
• Removable Storage: USB, SD card (optional, not included by default)
• Console Ports: 1 RS-232 (via RJ-45), 1 USB Mini Type B
• Alarm I/O: 2 alarm inputs, 1 alarm output
• Power Inputs: Dual DC power inputs
• Operating System: Cisco IOS XE
• Software License: Network Essentials
• Layer Support: Layer 2 switching, basic Layer 3 routing
• Forwarding Rate: Line rate for all ports and all packet sizes
• Number of Queues: 8
• Unicast MAC Addresses: 8K
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +75°C
• Cooling: Fanless, convection-cooled
• MTBF: 611,350 hours (rated)
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 15.2 cm x 9.1 cm x 13.5 cm
• Form Factor: DIN rail mountable
• Management Tools: Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Industrial Network Director, WebUI
• Standards: IEEE 802.1D, 802.1p, 802.1q, 802.1s, 802.1w, 802.1x, 802.1AB, 802.3ad, 1588v2 PTP
• Warranty: 5-Year Limited (per third-party reseller listing)

• 8 x Gigabit Ethernet copper ports with PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) support
• 2 x Gigabit SFP uplink ports for fiber connectivity
• Modular design expandable up to 26 Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Fanless, convection-cooled design with no moving parts
• Rated for extreme temperatures from -40°C to +75°C
• Hardened against vibration, shock, surge, and electrical noise
• Runs Cisco IOS XE with secure boot and image signing
• Alarm I/O for monitoring and signaling external equipment
• Dual DC power inputs for redundant power configurations
• Supports Cisco DNA Center and Industrial Network Director management
• WebUI for simplified, GUI-based configuration
• Supports Flexible NetFlow (FNF) for traffic visibility

Designed for demanding industrial and extended enterprise networking environments requiring rugged, PoE-enabled connectivity.

• Factory automation and manufacturing floor networking
• Powering IP cameras, sensors, and wireless access points via PoE+
• Transportation and intelligent transportation system (ITS) deployments
• Substation and energy sector Ethernet infrastructure
• Oil and gas industrial control networks
• Smart city outdoor networking installations
• Warehouse and distribution center connectivity
• Mining site rugged network deployments

• Reliable operation in extreme temperature ranges
• Modular scalability protects long-term investment
• PoE+ simplifies powering of edge devices
• Fanless design reduces maintenance and failure points
• Centralized management via Cisco DNA Center
• Rugged construction withstands vibration and shock

• Dimensions (H x W x D): 15.2 cm x 9.1 cm x 13.5 cm
• Mounting: DIN rail mountable
• Cooling: Fanless, convection-cooled
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +75°C

Per available documentation, this product is validated for:

• Cisco IEM-3300-8T expansion module
• Cisco IEM-3300-8P expansion module
• Cisco IEM-3300-8S expansion module
• Cisco IEM-3300-16T expansion module
• Cisco IEM-3300-16P expansion module
• Cisco IEM-3300-6T2S expansion module
• Cisco IEM-3300-14T2S expansion module
• Cisco PWR-IE240W-AC-IEC power supply
• Cisco PWR-IE400W-AC-IEC power supply
• Cisco DNA Center and Cisco Industrial Network Director management platforms

Note: Expansion modules and power supplies must be selected based on required PoE power budget; some 10G-capable variants in the IE3300 family have separate compliance/approval status.

• Cisco Catalyst IE-3300-8P2S-E switch unit
• DIN rail mounting hardware (as applicable)
• Documentation/quick start reference (SD card and power supply typically sold separately)

Q: What is the Cisco IE-3300-8P2S-E?

A: It is a rugged, modular industrial Ethernet switch from the Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Series, featuring 8 Gigabit PoE+ copper ports and 2 Gigabit SFP uplink ports with the Network Essentials software license.

Q: How much PoE power does the IE-3300-8P2S-E provide?

A: The switch offers a 240W PoE power budget in its base configuration, which can be increased to 360W when an expansion module is added.

Q: Can the port count be expanded on this switch?

A: Yes, its modular design allows expansion up to 26 Gigabit Ethernet ports using compatible Cisco IEM-3300 expansion modules.

Q: What operating temperature range does this switch support?

A: It is rated for continuous operation from -40°C to +75°C, making it suitable for harsh industrial and outdoor environments.

Q: What operating system does the IE-3300-8P2S-E run?

A: It runs Cisco IOS XE, which provides secure boot, image signing, and API-driven configuration capabilities.

Q: How is the switch managed?

A: Management is supported through Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Industrial Network Director, and a redesigned WebUI for simplified configuration.

Q: Does the switch require fans for cooling?

A: No, it uses a fanless, convection-cooled design with no moving parts, improving durability in dusty or vibration-prone environments.

Q: What is the rated MTBF of the IE-3300-8P2S-E?

A: According to Cisco's official datasheet, the rated MTBF for this model is 611,350 hours.