[shortdesc]
- Expansion module, Managed (inherits L2/L3), 16 × 10/100/1000, IP30 rugged, fanless, DIN-rail, powered by base switch
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[properties]
| Property |
Details |
| Product Line |
Cisco Catalyst IE3500 Expansion Module |
| Use Case |
Port expansion for IE3500 series (industrial/harsh environments) |
| Management |
Managed (Cisco IOS XE WebUI/CLI; optional Cisco Catalyst Center) |
| PoE Support |
No PoE |
| Layer Support |
Inherits Layer 2 & Layer 3 from base switch |
| Scalability |
Expands total system ports up to 27 (with compatible base) |
| Operating System |
Inherits Cisco IOS XE from base switch |
| Software Licence |
Inherits from base switch |
| Form Factor |
Ruggedized, fanless, DIN-rail module (IP30) |
| Default Power Supply |
Powered by base switch |
[/properties]
[specifications]
| Specification |
Details |
| Model Number |
IEM-3500-16T |
| Port Count |
16 (16 × 10/100/1000) |
| Downlink Ports & Speeds |
16 × 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 |
| Uplink Ports & Speeds |
— |
| PoE Power Budget |
No PoE |
| Switching Capacity |
— |
| Forwarding Rate |
Line-rate on all ports (all packet sizes) |
| Stacking Bandwidth |
— |
| DRAM |
8 GB |
| Flash Memory |
5.1 GB |
| MAC Address Table Size |
24,000 entries |
| VLAN Support |
4096 VLAN IDs (up to 1024 active) |
| Power Requirements |
Powered by base switch; module power consumption 11 W |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) |
6.00 × 3.26 × 5.29 in (15.24 × 8.28 × 13.44 cm) |
| Weight |
2.45 lb (1.11 kg) |
| MTBF |
1,649,967 hours |
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[accesories]
Cabling & connectors
| Item |
Details |
| Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6A RJ-45 patch cable |
Data cable for 16× copper downlink ports (1G) |
[/accesories]
Cisco Catalyst IEM-3500-16T Expansion Module
The Cisco Catalyst IEM-3500-16T Expansion Module adds high-density non-PoE Gigabit access to IE3500 base switches for industrial and harsh environments. Providing 16 Gigabit RJ45 downlinks, it delivers reliable line-rate performance in a rugged, fanless IP30 DIN-rail form factor. The module is powered by the host switch (11 W module consumption) and inherits IOS XE features, licensing, and management for seamless, unified operation—ideal for scaling device connectivity where endpoints are externally powered.
Key Features:
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16 × Gigabit Ethernet Downlinks (Non-PoE): Cost-efficient port expansion for sensors, controllers, and gateways that don’t require inline power.
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Ruggedized, Fanless Design (IP30): Built for space-constrained industrial sites with DIN-rail mounting.
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Seamless System Integration: Inherits Cisco IOS XE features and licensing from the base IE3500 switch.
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Simple Operations: Managed (Cisco IOS XE WebUI/CLI; optional Cisco Catalyst Center).
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Scalable Architecture: Helps expand total system ports up to 27 with compatible IE3500 bases.
Technical Overview:
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Recommended for: Port-density expansion on Cisco IE3500 deployments in industrial/harsh environments.
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Ports: 16 × 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 downlinks (non-PoE).
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PoE Budget: No PoE.
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Switching Capacity: —
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Forwarding Rate: Line-rate on all ports (all packet sizes).
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Management: Managed (Cisco IOS XE WebUI/CLI; optional Cisco Catalyst Center).
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Security: Inherits features and license tier from the base IE3500 switch.
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Energy Efficiency: Fanless operation; powered by base switch (module consumption 11 W).
