Cisco IE-3400-8P2S-E Catalyst IE3400 PoE Rugged Switch

IE-3400-8P2S-E: Cisco Catalyst IE3400 modular industrial switch with PoE and 480 W budget

The IE-3400-8P2S-E is the PoE base of the IE3400 line. It has eight Gigabit copper ports with PoE/PoE+, two SFP uplinks and a power budget of 240 W on the base, rising to 480 W when an expansion module is attached. Seven Star LLC supplies IE-3400-8P2S-E in Oman and the GCC as an independent supplier based in Muscat, not affiliated with the manufacturer.

Compared with the IE3300 PoE base, the IE3400 gives a higher ceiling of 480 W on a 1G-uplink base and adds the advanced data-plane features (PRP, HSR, DLR, SGT). It is the switch for powered devices in utility or automation sites that also need redundancy protocols.

Decoding the part number IE-3400-8P2S-E

The IE-3400-8P2S-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-3400-8P2S-E technical specifications

How the IE-3400-8P2S-E behaves in the network

The PoE system works as on other Cisco industrial PoE switches: the base allocates its budget to the eight ports, and the budget grows to 480 W only with an expansion module and a large enough external supply. The datasheet recommends selecting a supply whose wattage covers the entire system including PoE.

The extra width of 4.4 in and the 5.0 lb weight reflect the PoE circuitry. The datasheet lists power consumption of 47 W before PoE, and an input current up to 10.6 A, so cabinet DC wiring should be sized for the full load.

Where IE-3400-8P2S-E fits: compatible and related parts

PoE modules for this base are IEM-3400-8P= and, from the IE3300 range, IEM-3300-8P=, IEM-3300-16P= and the multigigabit IEM-3300-4MU=. Non-PoE modules work as well. The Network Advantage twin is IE-3400-8P2S-A; the non-PoE sibling is IE-3400-8T2S-E.

Selection and ordering checklist for IE-3400-8P2S-E

• Count PoE devices and their power; compare with 240 W and 480 W.
• Confirm 54 VDC for PoE+.
• Choose the supply from the PoE-capable list in the datasheet.
• Select IEM-3400-8P if TrustSec is planned with extra PoE ports.
• Choose -E or -A.

Installation, commissioning and maintenance

Mount the IE-3400-8P2S-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. Use a PoE-capable DIN rail supply from the datasheet list and feed 54 VDC for PoE+.

Because the unit is heavier, check the DIN rail and cabinet mounting can carry the base plus modules. Label the PoE ports.

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-3400-8P2S-E suits substation and power plant buildings that need PoE devices and PRP or HSR redundancy on the same switch, and perimeter camera cabinets that need a 480 W budget on a Gigabit-uplink base.

In an oil and gas facility it can power access points and cameras along a plant road while connecting back by fiber ring; heat from the PoE load is added to a hot-climate cabinet, so airflow is the first design check.

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Information to send with an RFQ for IE-3400-8P2S-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-3400-8P2S-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 list with class power
• Whether a PoE module is planned for the 480 W budget
• Delivery location and the project date you are working to

Documents and quotation

A datasheet for the Cisco Catalyst IE3400 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-3400-8P2S-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-3400-8P2S-E.