Cisco Catalyst IE-3100-18T2C-CC-E 20-Port Data Industrial DIN-Rail Switch with 2x 1G Combo Uplinks, Network Essentials
Overview
The Cisco Catalyst IE3100 Rugged Series is a range of compact, fanless, DIN-rail industrial switches, hardened for vibration, shock, surge, and electrical noise and compliant with automation, Intelligent Transport Systems, and substation specifications. The IE-3100-18T2C-CC-E is the 20-port, data-only configuration with two 1G combo uplinks at the Network Essentials tier. Because the series has no stacking, resiliency comes from REP, MRP, Fast MRP, and G.8032 ring topologies and from dual DC power inputs rather than from a stack. Network Essentials provides Layer 2 switching with inter-VLAN and IPv4 static routing, but no dynamic routing protocols. Cisco positions the IE3100 Rugged Series as the migration path for the end-of-sale Industrial Ethernet 2000 Series, moving industrial access from Fast Ethernet to Gigabit Ethernet and to Cisco IOS XE.
Technical Details
The Cisco Catalyst IE-3100-18T2C-CC-E is a Layer 3 managed, fanless DIN-rail industrial switch with 18 Gigabit Ethernet copper data ports and two 1G combo uplinks, running Cisco IOS XE with the perpetual Network Essentials license. The IE-3100-18T2C-CC-E is the conformal-coated variant, adding protection against humidity, condensation, and airborne contaminants. Forwarding rate is 29.76 Mpps and forwarding bandwidth is 20 Gbps. Operating temperature is -40 °C to +70 °C in a vented cabinet. It supports inter-VLAN and IPv4 static routing, and REP, MRP, and G.8032 ring resiliency. It carries no Power over Ethernet, so all ports are data-only. It is used for wired connectivity of industrial devices such as PLCs, HMIs, drives, and sensors in factory-floor, utility, and transportation cabinets.
Best For
The IE-3100-18T2C-CC-E suits factory-floor, utility, and transportation cabinets that connect non-powered industrial devices such as PLCs, HMIs, drives, and sensors over Gigabit Ethernet, with two 1G combo uplinks for fiber or copper aggregation back to the network core. Its fanless DIN-rail chassis, -40 °C to +70 °C operating range, and dual DC inputs fit unconditioned enclosures. The Network Essentials license fits segments that need Layer 2 switching, inter-VLAN and static routing, and REP or MRP ring resiliency.
Not suitable if:
- you need dynamic routing such as OSPF, EIGRP, or BGP, since the Network Essentials tier provides only inter-VLAN and IPv4 static routing
- you need to power devices such as IP cameras or wireless access points, since this is a data-only switch with no Power over Ethernet
IE-3100-18T2C-CC-E Specifications
| Class & Licensing | |
|---|---|
| License Tier | Network Essentials |
| License Detail / MTBF | Network Essentials; MTBF 777,450 hours |
| Ports & Uplinks | |
| Port Speed | Gigabit |
| Uplink Configuration | 2x 1G combo (SFP or RJ45) |
| Performance & Scale | |
| Stacking | No |
| Switching Capacity | Not published |
| MAC Table | 8,000 |
| IPv4 Routes | 2,000 indirect routes |
| Forwarding Rate | 29.76 Mpps |
| Hardware & Memory | |
| DRAM | 4 GB |
| Flash | 1.5 GB user accessible |
| Power & Thermal | |
| Redundant PSU | Yes (dual DC inputs) |
| Cooling | Fanless |
| Power Input / PSU | Dual DC inputs, 12 V to 48 V nominal (9.6 V to 60 V absolute) |
| Physical & Environmental | |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +70°C (vented cabinet) |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XE |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 5.0 x 4.3 x 5.1 in (12.7 x 10.9 x 12.9 cm) |
| Weight | 2.8 lbs (1.3 kg) |
| Software | |
| Routing Protocols | Static routing, inter-VLAN routing |
Part Number Decode
- IE-3100 — IE-3100 is the platform prefix, identifying the Cisco Catalyst IE3100 Rugged Series of compact, fanless, DIN-rail industrial switches.
- 18T — 18T is the downlink code, indicating 18 data-only 10/100/1000 copper access ports with no Power over Ethernet; the uplink ports are counted separately.
- 2C — 2C is the uplink code, indicating two 1G combo uplink ports, each usable as either an SFP fiber port or an RJ45 copper port.
- CC — CC indicates the conformal-coated variant, with a protective coating on the circuit board for high-humidity, condensing, or contaminated environments.
- E — E is the license suffix for the perpetual Network Essentials tier, the network license on the IE3100 Rugged Series.
Add-ons
| Image | Part Number | Product Title | Price | Add to cart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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GLC-ZX-SMD | Cisco GLC-ZX-SMD Transceiver Module | $2,893.00 | |
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GLC-FE-100FX | Cisco GLC-FE-100FX Transceiver Module | $182.00 | |
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GLC-BX-D | Cisco GLC-BX-D Transceiver Module | $942.00 | |
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GLC-BX-U | Cisco GLC-BX-U Transceiver Module | $942.00 |
FAQ
Does the Cisco Catalyst IE-3100-18T2C-CC-E support PoE?
No. The Cisco Catalyst IE-3100-18T2C-CC-E is a data-only switch, and its 18 Gigabit Ethernet copper data access ports carry no Power over Ethernet. It cannot power devices such as ruggedized IP cameras, PTZ cameras, or industrial wireless access points. For Power over Ethernet in the same series, Cisco offers PoE models such as the IE-3100-4P2S-E and IE-3100-8P2C-E, which provide PoE and PoE+ from a 120 W or 240 W budget.
What transceivers do the uplinks on the IE-3100-18T2C-CC-E use?
The Cisco Catalyst IE-3100-18T2C-CC-E has two 1G combo uplink ports, each usable as an SFP fiber port or an RJ45 copper port. These are 1-Gigabit slots; 10G optics are not supported. For industrial temperature ranges Cisco offers ruggedized SFPs such as GLC-SX-MM-RGD and GLC-LX-SM-RGD. Specific transceiver compatibility should be verified against Cisco's transceiver compatibility matrix for this platform. Transceivers are sold separately.
Can the Cisco Catalyst IE-3100-18T2C-CC-E be stacked?
No. The Cisco Catalyst IE-3100-18T2C-CC-E does not support stacking, and the IE3100 Rugged Series has no stacking technology. Multiple units are managed as individual switches. Redundancy is built at the network layer using Resilient Ethernet Protocol (REP), Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP), Fast MRP, or G.8032 Ethernet Ring Protection, and at the hardware layer using the switch's dual DC power inputs, which allow two independent power feeds.
What are the operating temperature and environmental ratings of the IE-3100-18T2C-CC-E?
The Cisco Catalyst IE-3100-18T2C-CC-E operates from -40 °C to +70 °C in a vented cabinet, from -40 °C to +60 °C in a sealed cabinet, and from -40 °C to +75 °C in a blower-equipped cabinet. It is fanless and convection-cooled with no moving parts, mounts on a DIN rail, and is powered by dual DC inputs (12 V to 48 V nominal, 9.6 V to 60 V absolute). Storage temperature is -40 °C to +85 °C and operating altitude is up to 15,000 feet with no derating. It is hardened against vibration, shock, surge, and electrical noise.
Is the Cisco Catalyst IE-3100-18T2C-CC-E a Layer 3 switch?
The Cisco Catalyst IE-3100-18T2C-CC-E is a Layer 3 switch. With its perpetual Network Essentials license it performs inter-VLAN routing and IPv4 static routing and holds up to 2,000 IPv4 indirect routes, but it does not run dynamic routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, or BGP, and there is no higher network license tier for the IE3100. For full dynamic routing, a different platform is required.
Does the IE-3100-18T2C-CC-E require a subscription to operate?
No. The Cisco Catalyst IE-3100-18T2C-CC-E runs on its perpetual Network Essentials license indefinitely, and no subscription is required for it to operate or to keep its switching, static routing, and ring resiliency features. Cisco offers an optional, term-based Cisco Catalyst Center Essentials license that adds discovery, inventory, assurance, automation, and SD-Access Extended Node support. That license is a management add-on, is not mandatory, and does not change the switch's network feature tier.
Is the Cisco Catalyst IE-3100-18T2C-CC-E end of life?
No. Cisco has not published a hardware End-of-Sale or End-of-Life notice for the Catalyst IE3100 Rugged Series or the IE-3100-18T2C-CC-E. The published end-of-life notices for the series cover specific Cisco IOS XE software releases and the 4GB SD card accessory, not the switch hardware, so the IE-3100-18T2C-CC-E remains an actively available product. It carries a five-year limited hardware warranty from Cisco.
What condition is the IE-3100-18T2C-CC-E sold in, and what warranty applies?
The Cisco Catalyst IE-3100-18T2C-CC-E is sold new and factory-sealed. It is covered by a Network Devices Inc. one-year warranty and a 30-day return policy.
