Executive Summary and Core Capabilities
The Cisco Catalyst IE3400 Rugged Series brings intent-based enterprise networking directly to severe factory floor environments. Designed with modular expansion capabilities, the IE3400 scales up to 26 Gigabit ports and supports high-density Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) up to , delivering non-blocking line-rate performance for deterministic DCS communications.
- High-Density Modular Expansion: Expand from a compact 10-port base system up to 26 ports using copper, SFP fiber, or PoE+ expansion modules.
- Ultra-Low Latency Determinism: Supports IEEE 1588v2 Precision Time Protocol (PTP), CIP EtherNet/IP, and PROFINET QoS for real-time fieldbus synchronization.
- Resilient Ring Failover: Features Cisco Resilient Ethernet Protocol (REP) and Spanning Tree protocols (MSTP/RSTP) for sub-second network link recovery.
The IE3400 utilizes a fanless, convection-cooled aluminum enclosure designed for extreme operating conditions between and . The base system packs eight Gigabit RJ45 downlinks and two Gigabit SFP uplink slots.
Equipped with DRAM, hardware-based Secure Unique Device Identifier (SUDI) chips, and dual terminal blocks for power inputs, the switch provides zero-downtime operation for demanding industrial architectures.
Technical Specifications Matrix
| Parameter | Specification Details |
|---|---|
| System Operating System | Cisco IOS XE (Network Essentials or Network Advantage) |
| Base Port Setup | 8x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports + 2x 100/1000 SFP uplinks |
| Maximum System Capacity | Up to 26 Gigabit Ethernet ports via 1 expansion module |
| PoE Capability | Up to 24 ports PoE/PoE+ (30 W per port, 480 W max budget) |
| System Memory | 4 GB DRAM |
| Feature | Standard Support |
|---|---|
| Industrial Protocols | CIP EtherNet/IP, PROFINET v2, Modbus TCP, GOOSE messaging |
| Precision Timing | IEEE 1588v2 PTP (Precision Time Protocol) |
| Cybersecurity Baseline | IEEE 802.1X, MACsec, Port Security, TACACS+, RADIUS, SUDI 2099 |
| Network Visibility | Flexible NetFlow (FNF), SPAN/RSPAN, SNMPv3, Syslog |
| Management Platforms | Cisco Catalyst Center, Cisco Industrial Network Director (IND) |
| Metric | Rating Standard |
|---|---|
| Input Voltage Range | redundant terminal block inputs |
| Operating Temperature | (Sealed/vented cabinet certified) |
| Shock and Vibration | IEC 60068-2-27 ( operational shock) / IEC 60068-2-64 |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | () |
| Compliance | UL/IEC 61010-2-201, UL/IEC 62368-1, Class I Div 2 / Zone 2 |
Target Industry Applications
Plant DCS Infrastructure
Acts as the central, low-latency Gigabit backbone connecting Distributed Control System (DCS) process nodes.
Substation and Power Automation
Delivers real-time GOOSE messaging and IEEE 1588 time synchronization across high-EMC utility bays.
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