Cisco IE-3300-18T2X-A Full English Product Description
1. Short Sales Title (For Quotation & E-commerce Listing)
Cisco Catalyst IE-3300-18T2X-A Modular Fanless Rugged Industrial Layer 3 Switch, 18×10/100/1000BASE-T Non-PoE Gigabit Downlinks, 2×Dedicated 10G SFP+ Fiber Uplink Ports, Permanent Cisco IOS XE Network Advantage Software License, Standard Wide Temperature DIN-Rail Mount Switch, Full Dynamic Layer 3 Routing & Industrial OT Cybersecurity Suite, High Copper Port Density with 10G Fiber Backbone Optimized for Large Factory Automation, Smart City Mass Surveillance, Railway and Power Substation Vented Cabinet Mission-Critical Industrial Networks
2. Official Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst IE-3300-18T2X-A is a high-port-density modular fanless hardened Layer 3 industrial switch from the Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Series, a premium modular industrial platform built for large-scale edge OT deployments requiring abundant Gigabit copper downlinks plus high-speed 10G fiber uplinks without PoE field endpoints. It ships preloaded with permanent Network Advantage IOS XE license, delivering full dynamic Layer 3 routing, enterprise-grade industrial cybersecurity, IOx edge computing and complete industrial automation feature set without extra add-on licenses, distinct from Network Essentials IE-3300-18T2X-E extended sealed cabinet variants.
Model Suffix Breakdown
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18T: Eighteen 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit RJ45 copper downlink ports, non-PoE unpowered interfaces
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2X: Two independent dedicated 10G SFP+ fiber uplink slots (pure 10G fiber-only design, no shared combo RJ45 media)
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A: Permanent Network Advantage base software license, standard industrial wide-temperature chassis (not E sealed-extended rating) with standard PCB thermal layout, validated for vented industrial cabinet operation
This industrial switch features heavy-duty IP30 die-cast metal fanless passive convection cooling chassis, dual redundant isolated wide-range 9.6–60 VDC DC power inputs, substation-class high reinforced EMC/EMI surge filtering. Fanless zero-moving-part design eliminates fan failure risks and reduces long-term maintenance overhead for indoor manufacturing, ventilated roadside, railway and power substation cabinets. Modular expansion slots support IEM-3300 series add-on modules to scale total port count up to 26 ports for future capacity growth.
Two standalone 10G SFP+ fiber uplinks support redundant REP/MRP ring topologies, multi-path high-bandwidth fiber backbones to multiple core control room switches without copper uplink tradeoffs. Preloaded universal Cisco IOS XE Network Advantage firmware with native license-free IEEE 1588v2 PTP precision timing, it fully supports mission-critical industrial automation standards: REP Resilient Ethernet Protocol, MRP Media Redundancy Protocol, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP and GOOSE for power grid IEDs. Built-in L2 NAT, static & dynamic IPv4/IPv6 Layer 3 routing enable cross-subnet remote site IP translation and full inter-VLAN forwarding without extra licensing. It also supports Cisco IOx local edge application hosting, Cyber Vision industrial threat monitoring and full MACsec 256-bit fiber link encryption for end-to-end OT cybersecurity visibility and protection.
Equipped with industrial high-speed chipset, 4GB DRAM and front-access removable SD flash storage (sold separately as optional accessory), it provides 28 Gbps non-blocking switching capacity and 20.88 Mpps wire-speed forwarding rate for 64-byte frames. Low-latency optimized packet buffering ensures consistent transmission of real-time PLC motion control signals, mass multi-stream 4K industrial surveillance video and high-volume distributed IIoT sensor data. Passive heat sink fanless design enables silent, maintenance-free 24/7 continuous operation in standard vented industrial enclosures.
3. Port & Industrial Hardware Specifications
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18 × 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit RJ45 downlink ports, auto-negotiate 1G/100M/10M, No PoE power delivery
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2 × dedicated 1000BASE-X 10G SFP+ fiber uplink slots (fiber-only, no combo RJ45 shared media)
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Compatible transceivers: 1000BASE-SX/LX/ZX industrial SFPs, rugged extended-temperature 10GBASE-SR/LR/ER SFP+ optical modules supported
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DC power input range: Nominal 12–48 VDC SELV; absolute rated 9.6–60 VDC, dual redundant isolated terminal inputs for seamless power failover redundancy
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Dedicated multi-channel alarm relay terminal block (2 isolated alarm inputs + 1 Form-C fault output relay; 1A@24VDC / 0.5A@48VDC) for remote cabinet fault monitoring linkage
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Switching Capacity: 28 Gbps Non-Blocking
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Forwarding Rate (64-byte packets): 20.88 Mpps
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Memory: 4GB DRAM, front-swappable 8GB 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, IEC 62443 industrial cybersecurity certified
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Dimensions (W × H × D): 260.35 mm × 109.22 mm × 134.62 mm (10.25” × 4.30” × 5.30”)
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Weight: 1.78 kg (3.92 lbs)
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Typical idle power consumption: 41 W without PoE load
4. Full Layer 3 Industrial Switching, Redundancy & Network Advantage Exclusive Features
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Up to 4096 IEEE 802.1Q tagged VLANs, port-based VLAN, port-based routing, 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 10G video trunk traffic and safety sensor data
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IEEE 802.3ad LACP static link aggregation for multi-10G 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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Permanent license-free Network Advantage exclusive feature set:
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IEEE 1588v2 PTP Precision Time Protocol
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Layer 2 NAT for cross-subnet remote site IP mapping
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Full dynamic IPv4/IPv6 Layer 3 routing: OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, BGP, PIM Multicast, VRRP, HSRP, BFD, PBR Policy-Based Routing
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VRF-Lite virtual routing for industrial network segmentation
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IOx local edge application hosting for OT edge computing
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Cyber Vision industrial threat detection, asset inventory and anomaly monitoring
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MACsec 256-bit link encryption on all SFP+ uplink ports for secure fiber backbone transmission
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sFlow full traffic monitoring for industrial network performance diagnosis, latency testing and fault troubleshooting
5. Industrial-Grade IOS XE Network Advantage 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 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
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Advantage exclusive security enhancements: Identity-based ACLs, encrypted industrial SCADA transport, comprehensive audit logging, full IEC 62443 industrial cybersecurity compliance
6. Standard Environmental & Energy-Saving Features
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Standard operating temperature range (A standard rating, not sealed extended E):
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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 +50°C (-40°F to 122°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/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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Full native integration with Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center) for unified OT network topology visualization and mass zero-touch batch lifecycle management
8. Reliability & Compliance Parameters
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Operating Temp: -40°C ~ +70°C (vented cabinet); -40°C ~ +50°C (sealed cabinet, standard A 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, IEC 62443 industrial cybersecurity
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MTBF: 360,000 hours under standard industrial operating conditions
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Warranty: Cisco Limited 5-Year Industrial Hardware Warranty
9. Typical Industrial Deployment Scenarios
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Large automated manufacturing factory main edge aggregation switch connecting dozens of PLCs, vision scanners and multi-stream industrial 4K PTZ cameras with dual 10G fiber redundant backbone uplinks to central control room
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Indoor factory fanless high-density switch with standard temperature rating for ventilated production line control cabinets requiring full dynamic Layer 3 routing and industrial PTP timing
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Smart city central roadside mass camera aggregation switch utilizing two 10G SFP+ ports for multi-directional high-bandwidth fiber trunking to multiple municipal traffic control centers
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Railway rolling stock and wayside cabinet switch compliant with EN50155 railway standard, aggregating passenger Wi-Fi and track monitoring sensor traffic
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Distributed solar/wind energy centralized substation edge switch inside standard ventilated control enclosures, leveraging full Advantage Layer 3 routing for grid IED multi-VLAN interconnection
10. Standard Package Contents
1 × Cisco Catalyst IE-3300-18T2X-A Standard Temperature Fanless Fully Managed Non-PoE Industrial Layer 3 Switch (Permanent Network Advantage License Preloaded)
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
*8GB SD flash card sold separately as optional accessory
Short Commercial Version (For Product Ads & Listing Titles)
The Cisco Catalyst IE-3300-18T2X-A is a high-density fanless standard-temperature rugged fully managed industrial Layer 3 modular switch from Cisco IE3300 Rugged Series, preloaded with permanent Cisco IOS XE Network Advantage license, featuring 18×Gigabit non-PoE copper downlink ports and 2×dedicated 10G SFP+ fiber-only high-speed uplink ports. It supports fanless passive cooling, standard -40°C ~ +70°C vented cabinet temperature range with DIN rail mounting, delivering full dynamic IPv4/IPv6 Layer 3 routing, native IEEE 1588v2 PTP, L2 NAT, IOx edge computing, Cyber Vision OT threat visibility, REP/MRP zero-failover ring redundancy and dual redundant DC power. Complete industrial automation, cybersecurity and high-bandwidth 10G trunking capabilities for large factory automation, smart city mass surveillance and distributed energy substation standard vented edge networks, backed by Cisco’s 5-Year Limited Industrial Hardware Warranty.
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