Cisco IE-3300-8T2X-E Catalyst IE3300 10G-Uplink Switch

IE-3300-8T2X-E: Cisco Catalyst IE3300 industrial switch with two 10G SFP+ uplinks

The IE-3300-8T2X-E is the 10 Gigabit uplink version of the non-PoE IE3300 base. It has eight 10/100/1000 copper downlinks and two 1G/10G SFP+ ports, so the aggregation links between cabinets are no longer limited to 1 Gb/s. Seven Star LLC supplies IE-3300-8T2X-E in Oman and the GCC as an independent supplier based in Muscat, not affiliated with the manufacturer.

The unit suits sites where several cell switches feed a common backbone and the traffic from cameras, historians and engineering tools exceeds a single Gigabit uplink. The X in the model name denotes the SFP+ ports, which accept 1G SFPs as well as 10G optics, so the same switch can be installed now with Gigabit links and moved to 10G later.

Decoding the part number IE-3300-8T2X-E

The IE-3300-8T2X-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-3300-8T2X-E technical specifications

How the IE-3300-8T2X-E behaves in the network

On this model the SFP+ ports operate at 1 Gb/s or 10 Gb/s depending on the optic inserted. In a ring built from the two uplinks, the ring capacity is 10 Gb/s, which matters when many cell switches share the loop, because the failover path must carry the whole ring load after a break.

There are a few feature differences from the 1G-uplink base that a designer should know. The datasheet states that 10G-uplink base systems support IEEE 1588 PTPv2 with the default profile only, while the Gigabit-uplink bases also support the power profile. Layer 2 NAT is not supported on the 10G uplink ports. The datasheet also notes that compliance approvals for the 10G variants were pending at the time of writing, so check the certificates you need against the unit’s label.

Where IE-3300-8T2X-E fits: compatible and related parts

The IE-3300-8T2X-E takes the non-PoE IEM-3300 modules, such as IEM-3300-8T=, IEM-3300-16T=, IEM-3300-8S=, IEM-3300-6T2S= and IEM-3300-14T2S=, to reach up to 24 Gigabit ports plus the two 10G uplinks. The 2.5G module IEM-3300-4MU= is a PoE module and needs a PoE base. The IE-3300-8T2X-A carries Network Advantage, and the IE-3300-8T2S-E is the cheaper 1G-uplink alternative when the backbone is Gigabit.

Selection and ordering checklist for IE-3300-8T2X-E

• Confirm that 10G optics (SFP+ SR, LR or DAC) are actually needed; if the backbone is Gigabit, the 2S model is enough.
• Decide between PTP default profile and power profile; the power profile needs a Gigabit-uplink base.
• Check that Layer 2 NAT is not required on the uplinks.
• Verify the compliance documents you need for the project against this 10G variant.
• Choose -E or -A for the software tier.

Installation, commissioning and maintenance

Mount the IE-3300-8T2X-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. The base draws 28 W at 12 V, so a modest DIN rail supply or the plant DC bus is enough.

Plan the optics before the switch arrives. 10G SFP+ modules and direct-attach cables generate more heat than Gigabit SFPs, so leave airflow space near the uplinks, and check the SFP compatibility table in the datasheet for temperature class and distance.

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

The IE-3300-8T2X-E fits plant backbones in oil, gas and petrochemical sites where a ring of cell switches carries video analytics, historian traffic and vibration monitoring data. The 10G ring avoids congestion at the ring links when a camera bank is added to a cabinet.

In a desalination or power plant, the unit can serve as the distribution switch for a pump hall or a switchyard control room, with 10G fiber to the control building and Gigabit copper to field devices. In summer cabinet temperatures, the airflow note in the datasheet applies to the whole range.

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Information to send with an RFQ for IE-3300-8T2X-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-3300-8T2X-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
• Optic type for the SFP+ ports (SR, LR or direct-attach) and distance
• Whether PTP with power profile is needed
• 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-3300-8T2X-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-3300-8T2X-E.