Cisco Catalyst IE-3100-8T4S-E Rugged Managed Switch

BRAND NEW WITH FULL CISCO WARRANTY!!! The Cisco Catalyst IE-3100-8T4S-E is a ruggedized industrial managed Ethernet switch designed for harsh, outdoor, and industrial environments. Part of Cisco’s Industrial Ethernet 3100 Series, it delivers reliable network connectivity with 8 copper Ethernet ports and 4 SFP fiber uplinks in a ruggedized, hardened chassis built to withstand temperature extremes, vibration, and shock. This switch supports essential Layer 2 features, secure segmentation, resilient protocols, and industrial protocols, making it ideal for manufacturing floors, transportation systems, energy installations, smart cities, and other environments where reliability and uptime are critical. Key Features – Cisco Catalyst IE-3100-8T4S-E • Ports:  o 8 × 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports (PoE/Non-PoE capable depending on model)  o 4 × SFP fiber uplink ports • Ruggedization: Designed for industrial environments — temperature, shock, and vibration tolerant • Switch Type: Managed Layer 2 Ethernet switch • Industrial Protocol Support: Includes features for industrial network resilience and protocol handling • Management & Security:  o VLANs, QoS, SNMP monitoring  o Web GUI and CLI support  o ACLs and port security • Form Factor: Rugged hardened chassis suitable for DIN rail or wall mount installations Technical Specifications • Device Type: Industrial rugged managed Ethernet switch • Port Speed: Up to 1 Gbps per port • Uplink Ports: 4 × SFP (fiber) • Switching Mode: Layer 2 • Management Capabilities: VLANs, QoS, SNMP, CLI, Web GUI • Industrial Features: Environmental resilience, industrial protocol support Physical Specifications • Weight: Approximately 6.5–8.0 lbs (approximate typical value for rugged industrial switches with metal enclosure) • Form Factor: Hardened industrial enclosure • Mounting: DIN rail, wall mount compatible Exact dimensions and weight vary slightly by configuration and packaging. Ideal For • Industrial automation networks • Transportation and smart city networks • Outdoor and harsh climate network infrastructure • Power/energy site and utility monitoring systems • Manufacturing and rugged site connectivity Warranty • Cisco standard manufacturer warranty • Eligible for Cisco industrial support plans (varies by region) FAQs – Cisco Catalyst IE-3100-8T4S-E Q1: What makes this switch “rugged”? A1: It is built with a hardened metal chassis and designed to withstand temperature extremes, vibration, shock, moisture, and other environmental stressors that standard switches cannot tolerate. Q2: Can it be used outdoors? A2: Yes — the IE-3100 series is engineered for industrial and outdoor environments, often used in transportation, energy, factory automation, and remote sites. Q3: What type of uplink ports does this switch have? A3: It includes 4 SFP fiber uplinks for high-speed fiber connections to backbone or aggregation networks. Q4: Does this switch support industrial protocols? A4: Yes — it supports a range of industrial network features and resilient mechanisms suited for automated control networks and mission-critical systems. Q5: Is Power over Ethernet (PoE) supported? A5: Some variants of the IE-3100 can support PoE on copper ports; check specific model configuration to confirm PoE capability. Q6: How is this switch mounted? A6: It supports DIN rail mounting and often comes with brackets for wall or industrial cabinet installations.