Cisco IE-3300-8P2S-E Catalyst IE3300 PoE+ Rugged Switch

IE-3300-8P2S-E: Cisco Catalyst IE3300 industrial switch with PoE+ on eight Gigabit ports

The IE-3300-8P2S-E is the PoE base of the Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Series. It keeps the same 10-port footprint as the non-PoE unit but supplies power over the eight copper ports, with a 240 W budget on the base and 360 W once a PoE expansion module is added. Seven Star LLC supplies IE-3300-8P2S-E in Oman and the GCC as an independent supplier based in Muscat, not affiliated with the manufacturer.

Choose this unit when cameras, wireless access points, IP phones or sensors are powered from the switch instead of from local supplies. The PoE function changes the electrical design: the switch needs a 48 VDC feed for PoE and 54 VDC for PoE+, and it draws up to 10.5 A at the input, so the supply is a bigger decision than on the non-PoE sibling.

Decoding the part number IE-3300-8P2S-E

The IE-3300-8P2S-E reads as a chain of port counts followed by a license letter. The table decodes each element against the hardware configuration table of the series datasheet.

IE-3300-8P2S-E technical specifications

How the IE-3300-8P2S-E behaves in the network

PoE and PoE+ follow IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at. The switch allocates its 240 W base budget across the eight ports, and the budget only rises to 360 W when a PoE-capable module such as IEM-3300-8P= or IEM-3300-16P= is fitted. To reach that figure, the external supply must be large enough for the switch, the module and the PoE load together; the datasheet states that the whole power budget must stay within the supply wattage.

The two SFP uplinks work as ring or backbone links, and REP or MRP rings can be formed with the same configuration used on the non-PoE sibling. The difference is operational: when a ring fails over, powered devices on the switch stay powered, which is the reason PoE is often chosen for camera and access point rings.

Where IE-3300-8P2S-E fits: compatible and related parts

The IE-3300-8P2S-E is the only 1G-uplink IE3300 base that accepts PoE modules: IEM-3300-8P= and IEM-3300-16P= add PoE ports, while IEM-3300-8T=, IEM-3300-16T=, IEM-3300-8S=, IEM-3300-6T2S= and IEM-3300-14T2S= add non-PoE copper or fiber. For DIN rail power, the PoE-capable supplies listed in the datasheet are PWR-IE65W-PC-AC=, PWR-IE65W-PC-DC=, PWR-IE170W-PC-AC=, PWR-IE170W-PC-DC=, PWR-IE240W-PCAC-L= and PWR-IE480W-PCAC-L=. The IE-3300-8U2X-E is the step up for 802.3bt devices.

Selection and ordering checklist for IE-3300-8P2S-E

• Count the PoE devices and their class power before choosing a supply; PoE+ devices need the 54 VDC input.
• Confirm whether the 360 W figure is needed. It requires a PoE expansion module and a correspondingly larger supply.
• Pick the supply from the PoE-capable list; the 50 W units are non-PoE only.
• Check device class. For 802.3bt devices, the 10G PoE base IE-3300-8U2X-E is the matching model.
• Choose -E or -A according to whether dynamic routing or MACsec-256 is needed.

Installation, commissioning and maintenance

Mount the IE-3300-8P2S-E on a standard DIN rail inside a cabinet. The platform is a convection-cooled design, so the cabinet air movement and the ambient limit you design to decide which temperature band of the datasheet applies; the quoted -40 to +75 °C band needs at least 200 LFM of airflow across the unit, while a sealed enclosure is rated to +60 °C. For PoE operation, use a PoE-capable DIN rail supply from the datasheet list and feed 48 VDC (PoE) or 54 VDC (PoE+).

Plan the power cabling carefully. A PoE system running at 10.5 A input needs conductor sizing and fuse protection suited to that current on the DC bus, and the PoE-capable supplies are the ones to select. Label the PoE ports clearly, since field staff will otherwise plug non-PoE equipment into ports that supply power; IEEE-compliant powered devices negotiate power, but some legacy equipment does not tolerate it.

During commissioning, use the WebUI or the console to set the management address, confirm the ring protocol you intend to use (REP or MRP) and check the alarm contacts against the plant annunciator. Keep a copy of the running configuration on the optional SD card, because the SwapDrive feature lets a replacement switch of the same type come up with the stored configuration without a networking specialist on site. For routine care, review the syslog for link flaps, read the optical power on the fiber ports and keep the DC feeds free of ripple.

Typical applications in Oman and the GCC

A typical use of the IE-3300-8P2S-E in the GCC is a camera and access point ring on a refinery or tank farm perimeter, where one cabinet powers PTZ cameras and wireless access points over the same copper that carries their data. The base budget covers a moderate number of cameras, and the 360 W option with a module covers a denser cabinet.

In substations and power plants, it also serves for IP phones, door controllers and gate intercoms in remote buildings, where running a separate mains feed to each device would be costly. In a hot climate the usual limit is cabinet temperature, so the ventilation note in the datasheet matters for PoE units, which dissipate more heat.

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Information to send with an RFQ for IE-3300-8P2S-E

A short enquiry lets us confirm the exact part number, the software license and current availability without a second round of questions. Please include:

• Part number IE-3300-8P2S-E and the quantity required, including the software license suffix (-E or -A) you expect
• Planned power supply type and input voltage at site, DC bus or AC through a DIN rail supply
• Number of copper and fiber links, and the SFP type and reach you intend to plug in
• PoE device count with their class power (PoE or PoE+)
• Whether a PoE expansion module is planned for the 360 W budget
• Delivery location and the project date you are working to

Documents and quotation

A datasheet for the Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Series is attached on this page. It lists the hardware configurations, power inputs, software feature sets and compliance tables that the specification table above summarises.

Seven Star LLC supplies IE-3300-8P2S-E in Oman and the GCC as an independent supplier based in Muscat, not affiliated with the manufacturer. Share your quantity, delivery location and project timeline, and we will reply with availability and lead time for the IE-3300-8P2S-E.