Cisco IE-3100-8T4S-E Full English Product Description
1. Short Sales Title (For Quotation & E-commerce Listing)
Cisco Catalyst IE-3100-8T4S-E Rugged Industrial Layer 2/Lite Layer 3 Switch, 8×10/100/1000BASE-T Non-PoE Downlinks, 4×Dedicated Gigabit SFP Fiber Uplink Ports, Cisco IOS XE Network Essentials Image, Extended Wide Temperature Fanless DIN-Rail Hardened Switch, High-Density Fiber-Optics Optimized for Factory Automation, Intelligent Transportation, Mining, Oil & Gas and Power Substation OT Networks
2. Official Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst IE-3100-8T4S-E is a compact fanless hardened Layer 2/Lite Layer 3 industrial switch from the Cisco Catalyst IE3100 Rugged Series, purpose-built for edge OT deployments requiring abundant dedicated fiber uplink ports without copper combo restrictions. It is the extended-temperature hardened variant optimized for fully sealed unventilated industrial enclosures with extreme temperature swings, dust, high humidity and heavy electromagnetic interference.
Model Suffix Breakdown
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8T: 8×10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit RJ45 copper downlink ports, non-PoE unpowered interfaces
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4S: Four independent dedicated Gigabit SFP fiber uplink slots (no shared combo RJ45 media, all four ports exclusively for fiber transceivers)
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E: Extended wide-temperature hardened chassis with reinforced PCB thermal layout, validated for stable long-term continuous operation inside zero-airflow sealed cabinets
This industrial switch features compact IP30 metal fanless passive convection cooling chassis, dual redundant isolated DC power inputs, substation-grade high EMC/EMI surge filtering, and extended thermal tolerance superior to standard-temperature IE3100 models. Fanless zero-moving-part design eliminates fan failure risks and reduces long-term maintenance workload for remote unmanned roadside, mining and substation cabinetsCisco.
Equipped with four standalone Gigabit SFP fiber uplinks, it delivers flexible multi-fiber trunking to multiple remote control room core switches, supporting ring, star and redundant multi-path industrial topologies without sacrificing copper uplink ports. Preloaded universal Cisco IOS XE Network Essentials firmware with native IEEE 1588v2 PTP precision timing, it natively supports critical industrial automation standards: REP Resilient Ethernet Protocol, MRP Media Redundancy Protocol, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET and Modbus TCP; built-in L2 NAT enables cross-subnet remote site IP translation without extra license upgrades.
Powered by industrial-grade high-speed chipset, 1GB DRAM and front-access removable SD flash storage, it delivers 24 Gbps non-blocking switching capacity and 17.8 Mpps wire-speed forwarding rate for 64-byte frames. Low-latency optimized packet buffering ensures consistent transmission of real-time PLC motion control signals, multi-stream industrial surveillance video and high-volume distributed IIoT sensor data. Passive heat sink fanless design enables silent, maintenance-free 24/7 continuous operation in sealed enclosuresCisco.
3. Port & Industrial Hardware Specifications
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8 × 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit RJ45 downlink ports, auto-negotiate 1G/100M/10M, No PoE power delivery
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4 × dedicated 1000BASE-X Gigabit SFP fiber uplink slots (pure fiber-only, no combo RJ45 shared media)
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Compatible SFP transceivers: 1000BASE-SX/LX/ZX industrial optical modules, rugged extended-temperature industrial SFPs supported
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Dual redundant 9.6–60 VDC SELV isolated DC power terminal inputs (nominal 12–48 VDC) for seamless power failover redundancy
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Dedicated multi-channel alarm relay terminal block (2 alarm inputs + 1 fault output relay; 1A@24VDC / 0.5A@48VDC) for remote cabinet fault monitoring linkage
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Switching Capacity: 24 Gbps Non-Blocking
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Forwarding Rate (64-byte packets): 17.8 Mpps
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Memory: 1GB DRAM, front-swappable SD flash card (optional) for offline configuration backup, zero-touch equipment replacement and firmware storage
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MAC Address Table: 8,192 entries; Jumbo Frame support up to 9000-byte MTU
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Console interfaces: RJ45 RS232 serial console + micro-USB port for local offline configuration and fault troubleshooting
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Status LED indicators: Per-port link/activity LED, system power, dual power input status, over-temperature and fault alarm LEDs
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Mounting options: Standard DIN rail mounting, wall/panel mounting brackets included
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Thermal design: Fanless passive convection cooling, no rotating mechanical components
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Industrial compliance certifications: IEC 61850-3, IEEE 1613 Class 2 substation-grade EMC, CE, RoHS, UL Class I Div 2 hazardous location certified, EN50155 railway compliant
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Dimensions (H × W × D): 127 mm × 76.2 mm × 110 mm (5.00” × 3.00” × 4.33”)
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Weight: 0.86 kg (1.9 lbs)
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Typical idle power consumption: 17.8 W without PoE loadCisco
4. Full Layer 2/Lite Layer 3 Industrial Switching, Redundancy & Native Industrial Features
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Up to 4096 IEEE 802.1Q tagged VLANs, port-based VLAN, voice VLAN for industrial intercom VoIP systems
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8 priority egress queues with Strict Priority / WRR QoS scheduling, prioritizing real-time PLC motion control signals, low-latency surveillance video and safety sensor data
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IEEE 802.3ad LACP static link aggregation for multi-fiber uplink bandwidth expansion and automatic failover
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IGMP Snooping v1/v2/v3 with built-in IGMP Querier, optimized for large-scale multi-camera industrial video multicast streams
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LLDP & LLDP-MED automatic industrial endpoint discovery for PLC controllers, IP cameras and industrial wireless gateways
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Port mirroring, RSPAN remote mirroring, RSTP/MSTP spanning tree, Cisco REP + MRP for sub-50ms zero-failover industrial ring topologies
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Broadcast/multicast/unicast storm control to eliminate broadcast storms disrupting production machinery and safety interlock systems
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Native industrial automation protocol suite: EtherNet/IP (CIP), PROFINET, Modbus TCP, GOOSE for power grid IEDs
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Built-in native license-free features: IEEE 1588v2 PTP Precision Time Protocol, Layer 2 NAT for remote site IP mapping
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Lite Layer 3 capability: Static IPv4 routing for simple inter-VLAN and cross-subnet industrial traffic forwarding
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sFlow full traffic monitoring for industrial network performance diagnosis, latency testing and fault troubleshooting
5. Industrial-Grade IOS XE Security Suite
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Multi-level role-based password-protected management access, HTTPS encrypted modern HTML5 WebUI, SSH encrypted remote CLI access
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Secure Boot, image signing and Cisco Trust Anchor module for hardware root-of-trust protection against firmware tampering
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IEEE 802.1X port-based authentication, supports local user database + RADIUS/TACACS+ centralized authentication
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Hardware-accelerated L2-L4 downloadable ACL traffic filtering to isolate unauthorized communication between industrial field devices
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Port security with static MAC address binding and port lockdown for fixed field equipment
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Encrypted configuration file storage, SD card secure profile synchronization for batch zero-touch deployment
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Multi-trigger alarm output for link down, dual power loss, over-temperature threshold crossing and configuration failure events
6. Rugged Extended Environmental & Energy-Saving Features
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Extended operating temperature range (E exclusive hardened rating):
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Blower-assisted vented enclosures (200 LFM airflow): -40°C to +75°C (-40°F to 167°F)
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Standard vented cabinets (40 LFM airflow): -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
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Fully sealed/unventilated cabinets (0 airflow): -40°C to +60°C (-40°F to 140°F)
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Short-term peak operating temperature: Up to +85°C for maximum 16 hours
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Storage temperature: -40°C to +85°C
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Relative Humidity: 5%–95% non-condensing
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High reinforced EMC/EMI immunity, robust against interference from industrial frequency converters, heavy-duty motors and welding equipment
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IEEE 802.3az EEE Energy Efficient Ethernet to reduce idle port power consumption
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Fanless passive cooling eliminates fan power draw, mechanical noise and failure points
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Dual redundant DC power inputs eliminate single point of power failure for mission-critical industrial OT networks
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Altitude tolerance: Up to 4,572 m (15,000 ft) without temperature derating; up to 12,192 m (40,000 ft) with temperature derating
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Salt fog & mixed gas corrosion resistance compliant with IEC 60068-2-52, IEC 60068-2-60
7. Comprehensive IOS XE Management Interfaces
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Full native Cisco IOS XE CLI for advanced industrial network configuration and deep fault troubleshooting
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Redesigned intuitive HTML5 modern WebUI for simplified daily OT maintenance without professional CLI expertise
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TFTP/FTP/USB SD card firmware upgrade with dual redundant firmware partitions to avoid device bricking during upgrades
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Removable SD flash card for offline configuration backup, batch zero-touch deployment and profile synchronization
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SNMP v1/v2c/v3 fully compatible with industrial SCADA systems and third-party unified network monitoring platforms
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Open REST APIs and YANG data models for programmatic automation integration
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Pre-built industrial Smartport templates for one-click configuration of IP cameras, PLC controllers, industrial wireless APs and intercom devices
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Fully integrated with Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center) for unified OT network topology visualization and mass zero-touch batch deployment
9. Reliability & Compliance Parameters
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Operating Temp: -40°C ~ +70°C (vented cabinet); -40°C ~ +60°C (sealed cabinet, E extended rating)
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Storage Temp: -40°C ~ +85°C
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Relative Humidity: 5% to 95%, non-condensing
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Mechanical resistance: IEC 60068-2-6 vibration standard, IEC 60068-2-27 shock resistance certified
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Global certifications: CE, UL, RoHS, IEC 61850-3, IEEE 1613 Class 2, Class I Div 2 hazardous location, EN50155 railway standard
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MTBF: 480,000 hours under standard industrial operating conditions
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Warranty: Cisco Limited 5-Year Industrial Hardware Warranty
10. Typical Industrial Deployment Scenarios
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Compact machine builder fiber-centric edge switch connecting PLCs, barcode readers and industrial cameras with multi-fiber redundant uplinks to control room
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Underground mining fanless switch with extended temperature rating, utilizing 4 dedicated SFP ports for multi-directional fiber backbone rings
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Offshore oil & gas sealed cabinet edge switch enduring salt fog and wide temperature swings for multi-fiber remote monitoring equipment networking
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Intelligent transportation roadside cabinet switch with four fiber uplinks to connect multiple traffic control centers and camera aggregators
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Solar/wind energy substation edge switch inside uncooled sealed enclosures, leveraging high fiber port density for grid IED multi-path redundant backhaul
11. Standard Package Contents
1 × Cisco Catalyst IE-3100-8T4S-E Extended Temperature Fanless Fully Managed Non-PoE Industrial Layer 2/Lite L3 Switch
1 × DIN rail mounting bracket assembly
1 × Wall/panel mounting screw set
1 × Dual DC power + multi-channel alarm signal terminal block
Quick Start Hardware Installation Guide & Industrial Safety Compliance Certificate
Short Commercial Version (For Product Ads & Listing Titles)
The Cisco Catalyst IE-3100-8T4S-E is a compact fanless extended-temperature rugged fully managed industrial Layer 2/Lite L3 switch from Cisco IE3100 Rugged Series, featuring 8×Gigabit non-PoE copper downlink ports and 4×dedicated Gigabit SFP fiber-only uplink ports. Powered by modern Cisco IOS XE Network Essentials firmware with native IEEE 1588v2 PTP, L2 NAT, static Lite Layer 3 routing, REP/MRP ring redundancy and dual redundant DC power, it supports fanless passive cooling and -40°C ~ +60°C sealed cabinet extended temperature rating with DIN rail mounting. Delivering high-density multi-fiber trunking, complete industrial security, QoS and automation protocol support for mining, offshore oil & gas, roadside intelligent transportation and distributed energy substation fiber-heavy edge networks, backed by Cisco’s 5-year limited industrial hardware warranty.
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