Cisco Catalyst IE-3100-8T2C-E Rugged Managed Ethernet Switch

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The Cisco Catalyst IE-3100-8T2C-E is a ruggedized industrial Ethernet switch engineered for demanding environments where durability, reliability, and uptime are essential. Part of Cisco’s Industrial Ethernet 3100 Series, this model combines 8 copper Gigabit Ethernet ports with 2 combo ports that can operate as either additional copper or as fiber SFP ports. Built to withstand extreme conditions — including temperature, vibration, dust, and shock — it is ideal for industrial automation, transportation, energy, and smart infrastructure networks.

Designed for critical infrastructure, the IE-3100-8T2C-E delivers essential Layer 2 managed switching features, secure segmentation, traffic prioritization, and industrial protocol support to keep mission-critical applications connected and performing.

Key Features – Cisco Catalyst IE-3100-8T2C-E

• Ports:
 o 8 × 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet copper ports
 o 2 × combo ports (copper or SFP fiber)

• Industrial Uplink Flexibility:
 o Combo ports allow fiber-optic connection where needed for uplinks or extended reach

• Switch Type:
 o Industrial Layer 2 managed Ethernet switch

• Rugged Design:
 o Hardened chassis for temperature extremes, shock, vibration, and dust tolerance
 o Suitable for outdoor, industrial, and harsh environments

• Management & Security:
 o VLAN support for network segmentation
 o Quality of Service (QoS) for traffic management
 o SNMP for monitoring and alerts
 o Web GUI and CLI management interfaces
 o Access Control Lists (ACLs), port security

• Mounting:
 o DIN rail and wall mount ready for flexible installation

Technical Specifications

• Device Type: Rugged industrial managed Ethernet switch
• Port Speed: Up to 1 Gbps per port
• Dual-purpose Combo Ports: Operate as either copper or SFP fiber
• Switching Mode: Layer 2
• Industrial Features: Protocol support and resilience for industrial networks

Physical Specifications

• Weight: Approx. 6.5–8.0 lbs (industrial switches are heavier due to rugged metal housing)

• Form Factor: Hardened industrial enclosure
• Mounting: DIN rail, panel, or wall mount options

(Exact dimensions and weight may vary slightly by configuration and packaging.)

Ideal For

• Industrial automation networks
• Transport and smart infrastructure
• Outdoor or rugged deployment sites
• Energy/utility networks and substations
• Manufacturing floor and robotics integration

Warranty

• Cisco standard manufacturer warranty
• Eligible for Cisco industrial network support programs

FAQs – Cisco Catalyst IE-3100-8T2C-E

Q1: What does “combo port” mean?
A1: A combo port can function as either a copper Ethernet port or an SFP fiber port, providing flexibility for different uplink media without additional modules.

Q2: Is this switch suitable for outdoor environments?
A2: Yes — it is designed as a rugged industrial switch, capable of withstanding temperature extremes, vibration, shock, and dust.

Q3: What types of applications is this best for?
A3: It is ideal for industrial automation, transportation networks, smart infrastructure, energy sites, and other harsh environments where standard commercial switches are not reliable.

Q4: What management features does this switch support?
A4: It supports VLAN segmentation, Quality of Service (QoS), access control lists, SNMP monitoring, and can be managed via web GUI or CLI.

Q5: Can this switch be DIN-rail mounted?
A5: Yes — it supports DIN rail and wall mounting for flexible industrial installation.

Q6: Does this switch support fiber uplinks?
A6: Yes — the 2 combo ports can operate as fiber SFP ports when fiber connectivity is required.