Cisco IE-3300-18U2X-A Full English Product Description
1. Short Sales Title (For Quotation & E-commerce Listing)
Cisco Catalyst IE-3300-18U2X-A Modular Fanless Rugged Industrial Layer 3 UPOE Switch, 18×10/100/1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3bt 60W 4PPoE Downlinks, 2×Dedicated 10G SFP+ Fiber Uplink Ports, Total 1080W High Power UPOE Budget, 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-Density UPOE with 10G Fiber Backbone Optimized for Large Factory Automation, Smart City Mass 4K PTZ Surveillance, Railway and Power Substation Vented Cabinet Mission-Critical Industrial Networks
2. Official Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst IE-3300-18U2X-A is a high-port-density modular fanless hardened Layer 3 industrial high-power UPOE switch from Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Series, premium modular industrial platform built for large-scale edge OT deployments requiring massive high-wattage powered field endpoints plus high-speed 10G fiber uplinks. It ships preloaded with permanent Network Advantage IOS XE license, delivering full dynamic Layer 3 IPv4/IPv6 routing, enterprise-grade industrial cybersecurity, IOx edge computing and complete industrial automation feature set without extra add-on licenses, distinct from Network Essentials IE-3300-18U2X-E extended sealed cabinet variants.
Model Suffix Breakdown
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18U: Eighteen 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit RJ45 downlink ports, fully IEEE 802.3bt Type 4 4PPoE capable, delivering up to 60W power output per single port
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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 high-power UPOE 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 growthCisco.
Built-in ultra-high-capacity integrated 1080W UPOE power supply delivers native 60W power to high-consumption industrial endpoints: 4K PTZ IP cameras, industrial Wi-Fi 6/6E APs, multi-touch HMI panels, high-speed machine vision scanners and safety IoT monitoring sensors, eliminating separate external power injectors and simplifying field wiring layout. Two standalone 10G SFP+ fiber uplinks support high-speed multi-fiber trunking, redundant REP/MRP ring topologies and multi-path high-bandwidth backbone connections to multiple central control room core 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 multi-VLAN inter-network 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 UPOE downlink ports, auto-negotiate 1G/100M/10M, IEEE 802.3bt Type 4 4PPoE (max 60W per port)
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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 industrial 10GBASE-SR/LR/ER SFP+ optical modules supported
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Total UPOE power budget: Max 1080W full-load capacity, supports all 18 ports running full 60W UPOE simultaneously
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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, independent UPOE power status 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: 1.92 kg (4.23 lbs)
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Typical idle power consumption (without UPOE load): 45 W; peak full UPOE load consumption: up to 1130 W
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, UPOE PTZ 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 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. Intelligent UPOE Management Suite
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Multi-tier configurable UPOE port priority; critical safety devices (emergency PTZ cameras, safety motion sensors) retain power first under power budget overload
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Real-time per-port UPOE voltage, current and power consumption monitoring via IOS XE HTML5 WebUI and CLI
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Scheduled UPOE power on/off to reduce energy consumption during factory off-shift or idle periods
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Automatic short-circuit, overload, over-temperature power cut-off protection for all UPOE copper ports
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UPOE fault linkage alarm output to trigger external cabinet alarm lights, buzzers or remote SCADA monitoring relays
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UPOE watchdog auto-reboot function to recover unresponsive high-power UPOE endpoints such as industrial PTZ cameras and HMI touch panels
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 Network Advantage 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 UPOE PTZ 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. 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 enhanced security: Identity-based ACLs, encrypted industrial SCADA transport, comprehensive audit logging, full IEC 62443 industrial cybersecurity compliance
9. 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 60068-2-66 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
10. Typical Industrial Deployment Scenarios
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Large automated manufacturing factory main edge UPOE aggregation switch supplying 60W power to industrial 4K PTZ cameras, vision scanners and HMI panels with dual 10G fiber redundant backbone uplinks to central control room
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Indoor factory fanless high-power UPOE aggregation switch with standard temperature rating for ventilated production line control and monitoring fiber backbone networks
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Smart city central roadside mass PTZ camera aggregation switch operating under standard seasonal temperature swings with dual 10G SFP+ fiber uplinks to connect multiple municipal traffic control centers
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Railway rolling stock and wayside cabinet PoE switch compliant with EN50155 railway standard, powering passenger Wi-Fi and track monitoring cameras
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Distributed solar/wind energy centralized substation edge UPOE switch inside standard ventilated control enclosures, leveraging full Advantage Layer 3 routing for grid IED multi-VLAN interconnection
11. Standard Package Contents
1 × Cisco Catalyst IE-3300-18U2X-A Standard Temperature Fanless Fully Managed UPOE Industrial Layer 3 Switch (Permanent Network Advantage License Preinstalled)
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-3300-18U2X-A is a high-density fanless standard-temperature rugged fully managed industrial UPOE Layer 3 modular switch from Cisco IE3300 Rugged Series, preloaded with permanent Cisco IOS XE Network Advantage license, featuring 18×Gigabit IEEE 802.3bt 4PPoE 60W copper downlink ports (1080W full UPOE budget) 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 intelligent high-power UPOE management, industrial cybersecurity, MACsec encryption and full industrial automation protocol suite for large manufacturing, smart city mass surveillance, railway and energy substation ventilated fiber-heavy backbone OT networks, backed by Cisco’s 5-Year Limited Industrial Hardware Warranty.
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