[shortdesc]
- Expansion module, Managed (inherits L2/L3), 8 × 1G/100M SFP, 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 19 (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-3500-8S |
| Port Count |
8 (8 × 1G/100M SFP) |
| Downlink Ports & Speeds |
8 × 1G/100M SFP |
| 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 9 W |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) |
6.00 × 2.51 × 5.29 in (15.24 × 6.38 × 13.44 cm) |
| Weight |
1.95 lb (0.88 kg) |
| MTBF |
4,268,192 hours |
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[accesories]
Cabling & connectors
| Item |
Details |
| SFP fiber patch cord (LC) |
Data cable for 8× 1G/100M SFP ports |
SFP transceivers (1G / 100M only)
| Item |
Details |
| GLC-FE-100FX-RGD= / GLC-FE-100LX-RGD= |
Industrial FE SFPs (100BASE-FX, 100BASE-LX10) |
| GLC-FE-100FX= / GLC-FE-100LX= / GLC-FE-100EX= / GLC-FE-100ZX= / GLC-FE-100BX-U= / GLC-FE-100BX-D= |
Commercial/EXT FE SFPs |
| GLC-SX-MM-RGD= / GLC-LX-SM-RGD= / GLC-ZX-SM-RGD= |
Industrial GE SFPs (SX/LX/ZX) |
| SFP-GE-S / SFP-GE-L / SFP-GE-Z / GLC-BX-U= / GLC-BX-D= / GLC-EX-SMD= / GLC-ZX-SMD= |
GE SFPs (SX/LX/ZX/BiDi/EX) |
| GLC-TE= / GLC-T= / GLC-T-RGD= |
1G copper SFPs (note: may reduce PTP performance) |
| CWDM-SFP-xxxx= / DWDM-SFP-xxxx= |
CWDM/DWDM 1G SFP optics (various wavelengths) |
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Cisco Catalyst IEM-3500-8S Expansion Module
The Cisco Catalyst IEM-3500-8S Expansion Module adds high-density fiber connectivity to IE3500 base switches for industrial and harsh environments. Providing 8 × 1G/100M SFP ports, it delivers reliable line-rate performance in a rugged, fanless IP30 DIN-rail form factor. The module is powered by the host switch (9 W module consumption) and inherits IOS XE features, licensing, and management for seamless integration—ideal for extending fiber access/aggregation where copper is impractical.
Key Features:
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8 × 1G/100M SFP Ports: Flexible fiber connectivity for resilient aggregation/backbone links.
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Ruggedized, Fanless Design (IP30): Built for space-constrained industrial sites with DIN-rail mounting.
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Inherits IOS XE Features & Licensing: Operates as part of the IE3500 system for consistent L2/L3 capabilities.
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Easy Management: Managed (Cisco IOS XE WebUI/CLI; optional Cisco Catalyst Center).
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Scalable Architecture: Helps expand total system ports up to 19 with compatible IE3500 bases.
Technical Overview:
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Recommended for: Fiber port-density expansion on Cisco IE3500 deployments in industrial/harsh environments.
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Ports: 8 × 1G/100M SFP.
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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 9 W).
