Cisco IE-3300-8U2X-E Catalyst IE3300 802.3bt PoE Switch

IE-3300-8U2X-E: Cisco Catalyst IE3300 industrial switch with 802.3bt PoE and 10G uplinks

The IE-3300-8U2X-E is the highest-power member of the IE3300 base line: eight copper ports capable of IEEE 802.3bt Power over Ethernet, two 1G/10G SFP+ uplinks and a PoE budget of up to 480 W including expansion modules. Seven Star LLC supplies IE-3300-8U2X-E in Oman and the GCC as an independent supplier based in Muscat, not affiliated with the manufacturer.

This is the model for demanding powered devices such as Wi-Fi 6 access points, UHD pan-tilt-zoom cameras and other equipment that exceeds the 30 W of PoE+. According to the series datasheet, the 10G PoE system supports up to 24 PoE/PoE+ ports, or 8 ports of 802.3bt type 3, or 4 ports of 802.3bt type 4, within the 480 W budget.

Decoding the part number IE-3300-8U2X-E

The IE-3300-8U2X-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-3300-8U2X-E technical specifications

How the IE-3300-8U2X-E behaves in the network

The unit is a PoE source with a budget of up to 480 W. It follows 802.3af and 802.3at for PoE and PoE+ and adds 802.3bt for four-pair power, with type 3 and type 4 devices drawing more than 30 W each. The datasheet refers to conditions for type 4 operation in the hardware installation guide, so a design with type 4 loads should be checked against that guide.

With 10G SFP+ uplinks, the ring or backbone can carry the traffic of the high-bandwidth powered devices it serves. The same 10G caveats apply as on the 8T2X: PTP default profile only and no Layer 2 NAT on the uplink ports, and the 10G variants’ compliance approvals were pending in the datasheet, so check certificates against the label.

Where IE-3300-8U2X-E fits: compatible and related parts

The IE-3300-8U2X-E accepts all IEM-3300 modules. The IEM-3300-4MU= adds four 1G/2.5G copper ports with up to 802.3bt type 4 PoE, which suits multigigabit Wi-Fi 6 access points, while IEM-3300-8P= and IEM-3300-16P= add more PoE or PoE+ ports. For the power supply, the 480 W unit PWR-IE480W-PCAC-L= is the largest option in the datasheet list, with PWR-IE240W-PCAC-L= and PWR-IE170W-PC-AC or -DC as smaller PoE-capable choices. If 802.3bt is not needed, the IE-3300-8P2S-E is the simpler unit.

Selection and ordering checklist for IE-3300-8U2X-E

• List the powered devices by IEEE class and draw; bt type 3 or 4 devices drive the choice of this unit.
• Check the budget: 480 W is shared by the base, modules and loads, so the sum of device draws sets the supply size.
• Confirm 54 VDC availability for PoE+ and 4PPoE operation.
• Verify that 10G uplinks are required; otherwise the 8P2S is less costly.
• Choose -E or -A for the software tier and confirm certificates for the 10G variant.

Installation, commissioning and maintenance

Mount the IE-3300-8U2X-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. Use the 480 W PWR-IE480W-PCAC-L= or another PoE-capable supply from the datasheet list, sized for the full PoE load.

Treat the power system as the main design item. With input current up to 10.5 A and PoE loads up to 480 W, size cables and protection for the full load, and confirm the supply covers the base, modules and every powered device at once. Allow extra ventilation, since this is the heaviest 4.5 lb unit in the series and the PoE load adds to cabinet heat.

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-3300-8U2X-E is a good fit for upgrade projects on large sites in the Gulf where Wi-Fi 6 access points and high-resolution cameras are added along pipelines, tank farms and plant roads. A single cabinet can power several of these devices and return their data on 10G fiber.

It also suits port, airport and logistics yards, and the heavy PoE load of an operations building annex. In every case the ambient temperature of the cabinet is the first thing to check, because PoE heat is added to a hot-climate baseline.

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Information to send with an RFQ for IE-3300-8U2X-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-3300-8U2X-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
• Powered device models with their IEEE class or power draw
• Whether the 2.5G module IEM-3300-4MU= is planned
• 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-3300-8U2X-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-3300-8U2X-E.