CISCO IE-3500-8P3S-E Cisco IE3500 w/ 8 GE PoE+ and 3 GE SFP Modular NE

The Cisco Catalyst IE-3500-8P3S-E Switch is a rugged, scalable industrial Ethernet solution built for OT edge deployments and harsh environments. Featuring 8 Gigabit Ethernet PoE/PoE+ downlinks and 3 fixed 1G/100M SFP uplinks, it delivers reliable line-rate performance in a fanless IP30, DIN-rail form factor. A base 240 W PoE budget—expandable to 360 W with an optional module—powers cameras, sensors, and wireless access points. Running Cisco IOS XE with Network Essentials, it supports Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities and integrates with Cisco Catalyst Center for simplified operations.

Key Features:

• 8 × Gigabit Ethernet PoE/PoE+ Ports: Provide power and data for PoE devices, with a 240 W base PoE budget (expandable to 360 W with an expansion module).
• 3 × 1G/100M SFP Uplinks: Flexible fiber uplinks for aggregation/backbone connectivity in industrial networks.
• Ruggedized, Fanless Design (IP30): Compact DIN-rail mounting for reliable operation in harsh, space-constrained environments.
• Layer 2 & Layer 3 Support: Enables efficient traffic management and segmentation for OT/IT convergence.
• Easy Management: Managed (Cisco IOS XE WebUI/CLI; optional Cisco Catalyst Center).

Technical Overview:

• Recommended for: Industrial and OT edge environments requiring robust PoE and fiber uplinks (IP30, fanless DIN-rail).
• Ports: 8 × 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 (PoE/PoE+) with 3 fixed 1G/100M SFP uplinks.
• PoE Budget: 240 W (base); up to 360 W with expansion module.
• Switching Capacity: —
• Forwarding Rate: Line-rate on all ports (all packet sizes).
• Management: Managed (Cisco IOS XE WebUI/CLI; optional Cisco Catalyst Center).
• Security: Feature set aligned with license tier (Network Essentials); see datasheet for details.
• Energy Efficiency: Fanless, low-power operation for energy-conscious industrial deployments.