Cisco Industrial IE3400-8T2S-E Rugged DIN-Rail 8-Port GE PoE 2x1G SFP

Q1. What is the Cisco IE 3400 8T2S‑E switch and its form factor?

A: It’s a rugged, modular industrial switch in a compact 1RU DIN-rail chassis, offering 8 Gigabit copper ports plus 2 Gigabit SFP uplinks and expandable up to 26 ports.

Q2. What are the main features of the IE 3400 8T2S‑E?

A: It supports Cisco IOS XE with secure boot, flexible NetFlow, IOx apps, industrial resiliency protocols, dual power inputs, and modular expansion—PoE available with additional modules.

Q3. What is the operating temperature and industrial resilience?

A: It withstands –40 °C to +75 °C temperature extremes, vibration/shock, surge, and is fanless for durable, maintenance-free operation.

Q4. What are the power options?

A: Supports dual redundant DC input (9.6–60 VDC); AC input supported via optional adapters/modules.

Q5. Does it support Layer 3 features and PoE?

A: Yes—Layer 3 routing (static, OSPF, VRRP) is supported, and PoE/PoE+ is available through optional expansion modules for up to 24 powered ports.

Q6. How cost-effective is the IE 3400 8T2S‑E?

A: It delivers industrial-grade reliability, modular scalability, and rich security in a compact, affordable package—ideal for harsh-edge deployments.

Q7. Where is it typically deployed?

A: Ideal for automation, transportation, utilities, energy, smart city, and manufacturing environments needing resilient, secure edge connectivity.

Q8. How is the IE 3400 8T2S‑E installed and managed?

A: Install via DIN-rail, power it, connect network cables, and configure through WebUI, CLI, Cisco DNA Center, or Industrial Network Director.

Q9. Does it require regular firmware updates?

A: Yes, firmware updates via Cisco IOS XE are recommended to ensure security, industrial reliability, and feature optimizations.

Q10. What accessories are available?

A: Available accessories include expansion modules (copper/fiber/PoE), power supplies, DIN-rail kits, SFP optics, spare fans, and console cables.

Q11. How can I troubleshoot connectivity issues?

A: Monitor LEDs, confirm cabling and power redundancies, check logs via CLI/WebUI, and verify module and firmware status.

Q12. What alternative models exist?

A: Other IE 3400 variants include 8P2S-E (PoE base), IE 3400 Heavy Duty IP67 series, and IE 4000 series for higher density or ruggedization.