IE-3300-8T2S-E - Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Modular Switch

Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Series modular industrial Ethernet switch with 8 GE copper ports, 2 GE SFP uplinks, Network Essentials license.

The Cisco IE-3300-8T2S-E is part of the Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Series, a modular industrial Ethernet switch platform purpose-built for harsh-environment deployments. This specific model provides 8 fixed 10/100/1000 RJ45 copper ports and 2 GE SFP uplink slots, with a Network Essentials feature license (E suffix). Its modular chassis can be expanded up to 26 Gigabit Ethernet ports using optional expansion modules, and it is DIN-rail mountable, fanless, and convection-cooled for reliable operation in manufacturing, energy, transportation, mining, oil and gas, and smart city environments. It runs Cisco IOS XE and supports management via Cisco Catalyst Center and WebUI, making it suitable for extended enterprise and industrial automation networks requiring hardened, scalable connectivity.

• Manufacturer: Cisco Systems
• Product Family: Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Series
• Product Series: Industrial Ethernet Switch
• Model: IE-3300-8T2S-E
• Product Type: Modular rugged Layer 2/3 industrial Ethernet switch
• License Level: Network Essentials
• Total Ports: 10 (8 copper + 2 SFP)
• 10/100/1000 RJ45 Copper Ports: 8
• 100/1000 SFP Ports: 2
• PoE/PoE+ Budget: Not applicable (non-PoE model)
• Expansion Capability: Modular, expandable up to 26 GE ports with expansion modules
• Forwarding Rate: Line rate for all ports and all packet sizes
• Unicast MAC Addresses: 8K
• VLANs Supported: 256
• IGMP Multicast Groups: 1K
• IPv4/IPv6 Indirect Routes: 2000 IPv4 / 512 IPv6
• Spanning Tree Instances: 128
• Access Control Entries: 3K (PACL/VACL/RACL)
• DRAM: 2 GB (4 GB on hardware version 6+)
• Flash (User Accessible): 1.5 GB
• Removable Storage: USB, SD card (up to 4 GB, optional, not included by default)
• Console Ports: 1 RS-232 (via RJ-45), 1 USB Mini Type B
• Power Inputs: Dual DC power inputs
• Alarms: 2 alarm inputs, 1 alarm output
• Operating System: Cisco IOS XE
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +75°C
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 15.2 cm x 9.1 cm x 13.5 cm (6 in x 3.6 in x 5.3 in)
• Weight: 3.8 lbs
• MTBF: 633,420 hours (rated)
• Jumbo Frames: 8996 bytes
• Management: Cisco Catalyst Center, WebUI, CLI (IOS XE)
• Mounting: DIN rail

• 8 Gigabit Ethernet copper ports plus 2 GE SFP uplink slots
• Modular design expandable up to 26 Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Fanless, convection-cooled design with no moving parts
• Rugged operation across -40°C to +75°C temperature range
• Hardened against vibration, shock, surge, and electrical noise
• Runs Cisco IOS XE with secure boot and image signing
• Supports Cisco Catalyst Center and WebUI for simplified management
• Line-rate forwarding across all ports and packet sizes
• Dual DC power inputs for redundancy
• Optional SD card and USB removable storage support
• Alarm inputs/outputs for industrial monitoring integration
• Complies with multi-industry specifications for automation, ITS, and substation use

Designed for hardened industrial and extended enterprise network deployments requiring reliable Gigabit Ethernet connectivity.

• Factory and manufacturing floor network automation
• Transportation and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) networking
• Energy and utility substation communications
• Oil and gas field industrial networking
• Mining site network infrastructure
• Smart city infrastructure connectivity
• Extended enterprise deployments in warehouses and distribution centers

• Rugged design suited for harsh environments
• Modular expansion protects long-term investment
• Fanless operation improves reliability and uptime
• Line-rate performance across all ports
• Flexible copper and fiber connectivity options
• Simplified management via Catalyst Center/WebUI

• Dimensions: 15.2 cm (H) x 9.1 cm (W) x 13.5 cm (D) / 6 in x 3.6 in x 5.3 in
• Weight: 3.8 lbs
• Mounting: DIN rail
• Cooling: Fanless, convection-cooled

Per available documentation, this product is validated for:

• IEM-3300-8T copper expansion module
• IEM-3300-8P PoE expansion module
• IEM-3300-8S SFP expansion module
• IEM-3300-16T copper expansion module
• IEM-3300-16P PoE expansion module
• IEM-3300-6T2S combo expansion module
• IEM-3300-14T2S combo expansion module
• Cisco Catalyst Center management platform
• Cisco Cyber Vision Sensor (hardware version 6+ with 4GB DRAM)
• Cisco Secure Equipment Access and Cisco Edge Intelligence (hardware version 6+)

Note: Cyber Vision Sensor and IOx applications require hardware version 6 or higher with 4 GB DRAM; earlier units with 2 GB DRAM cannot be exchanged for free to gain this support.

• Cisco IE-3300-8T2S-E switch unit
• DIN rail mounting hardware (per standard Cisco packaging)

Q: What is the Cisco IE-3300-8T2S-E?

A: It is a modular industrial Ethernet switch in the Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Series, offering 8 Gigabit copper ports and 2 GE SFP uplink slots with a Network Essentials license.

Q: Does the IE-3300-8T2S-E support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?

A: No, this model does not support PoE; the PoE power budget is listed as not applicable. PoE-capable variants such as the IE-3300-8P2S-E are available separately.

Q: What is the operating temperature range?

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

Q: Can the switch be expanded with additional ports?

A: Yes, the modular chassis supports optional expansion modules, allowing the platform to scale up to 26 Gigabit Ethernet ports.

Q: What operating system does this switch run?

A: It runs Cisco IOS XE, which provides secure boot, image signing, and management via tools such as Cisco Catalyst Center and WebUI.

Q: Does this switch support Cisco Cyber Vision Sensor?

A: Only units with hardware version 6 or higher and 4 GB of DRAM support the Cyber Vision Sensor application; earlier units with 2 GB DRAM do not, and cannot be exchanged for free to gain this capability.

Q: What is the rated MTBF for this switch?

A: According to Cisco's data sheet, the IE-3300-8T2S-E has a rated MTBF of 633,420 hours.

Q: What mounting options are available?

A: The switch is designed for DIN rail mounting, consistent with its compact industrial form factor.