Cisco Catalyst IE3500 Rugged Series Managed Industrial Ethernet Switch with 8 GE Copper and 3 GE SFP Modular Uplinks

The Cisco Catalyst IE3500 Rugged Series is a managed industrial Ethernet switch engineered for harsh environments, delivering 8 Gigabit copper ports and 3 Gigabit SFP modular uplinks with a 44 Gbps switching capacity. Its fanless design and wide operating temperature range from -40°C to 75°C make it suitable for deployment in extreme conditions.

Advantages

Dual redundant DC power inputs (9.6V to 60V DC) and compliance with IEC 61850-3, IEEE 1613, and NEMA TS-2 ensure reliable operation in utility, transportation, and industrial networks. The switch supports Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 Lite routing (static, RIP, OSPF stub) with up to 255 active VLANs and a 16K MAC address table.

Suitable for

• Industrial automation and control systems
• Power utility substations and smart grid
• Transportation and roadside cabinets
• Oil and gas or mining environments

Key specifications

• 8 x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 ports
• 3 x 100/1000BASE-X SFP slots
• Switching capacity: 44 Gbps, forwarding rate: 22 Mpps
• IOS XE Network Essentials software
• IP30 ingress protection, DIN rail or wall mount
• Security: IEEE 802.1X, MACsec, TrustSec, DHCP snooping

Recommendations

Ideal for organizations needing a rugged, high-performance switch that withstands temperature extremes and provides flexible fiber uplinks in space-constrained industrial settings.