Cisco Catalyst IE-9320-16P8U4X-E 16-Port PoE+ + 8-Port mGig 4PPoE Industrial Ethernet Switch with 4x 1/10G SFP+, Network Essentials

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IE-9320-16P8U4X-E
28 ports, 16x PoE+, 8x 2.5G 4PPoE, 4x 1/10G SFP+, fanless, -40°C to 75°C
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Overview

The Cisco Catalyst IE9300 Rugged Series brings Cisco IOS XE routed switching to harsh industrial environments, pairing hardware-anchored security through the Cisco Trust Anchor module and MACsec with Cisco Cyber Vision OT visibility and Cisco Catalyst Center management, and it stacks for industrial aggregation. The IE-9320-16P8U4X-E is the multigigabit 4PPoE configuration of the IE-9320 line, combining 16 Gigabit PoE+ copper ports with eight 100/1000/2500M multigigabit ports that deliver up to 90 W of 4PPoE and four 1/10G SFP+ uplinks, at the Network Essentials tier. Network Essentials covers Layer 2 plus routed access such as static routing, OSPF for up to 1000 routes, OSPFv3, RIP, and PBR, which is what separates it from the otherwise-identical Network Advantage IE-9320-16P8U4X-A; the two share the same hardware and differ only in licensed software. The multigigabit ports carry high-throughput Wi-Fi 6 and 6E access points beyond 1 Gbps, and dual field-replaceable PWR-RGD power supplies run in redundancy in this fanless design.

Technical Details

The Cisco Catalyst IE-9320-16P8U4X-E is a Layer 3 managed 1U rack-mount rugged industrial switch with 16 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) PoE+ copper ports, eight 100/1000/2500M multigigabit 4PPoE ports, and four 1/10G SFP+ uplinks, running Cisco IOS XE with the perpetual Network Essentials license. Switching capacity is 152 Gbps and forwarding rate is 113.09 Mpps. All PoE ports support PoE+ up to 30 W per port, and the eight 4PPoE multigigabit ports support up to 90 W per port (IEEE 802.3bt), subject to a shared total PoE budget of up to 720 W depending on the installed power supplies. It stacks up to four switches managed as one system. The fanless design operates from −40 to 75 °C in a blower-equipped cabinet, powering industrial and OT devices such as ruggedized IP cameras, industrial wireless access points, and high-power PoE sensors.

Best For

The IE-9320-16P8U4X-E suits factory-floor, utility, transportation, and smart-city networks that need high-power PoE and multigigabit access for Wi-Fi 6 and 6E access points, ruggedized IP cameras, and industrial sensors in extended-temperature enclosures. Its eight multigigabit 4PPoE ports deliver up to 90 W per port for high-power devices, while a total PoE budget of up to 720 W, depending on the installed power supplies, supports denser mixed deployments of powered devices; actual device counts depend on each device's power draw. The four 1/10G SFP+ uplinks aggregate back to the industrial distribution layer. The fanless design fits harsh industrial environments, operating up to 60°C in sealed cabinets, up to 70°C in vented cabinets, and up to 75°C in blower-equipped cabinets.

Not suitable if:

  • you need advanced Layer 3 routing or policy-based segmentation such as BGP, EIGRP, IS-IS, VRF, or SGT, since the Network Essentials tier does not license them
  • you need more than eight multigigabit ports, since this model pairs eight multigigabit 4PPoE ports with 16 Gigabit PoE+ ports
  • you need PTP timing on the 2.5G multigigabit ports, since PTP is not supported on those ports
  • you need a DIN-rail or non-rack form factor, since this is a 1U rack-mount switch

IE-9320-16P8U4X-E Specifications

Class & Licensing
License TierNetwork Essentials
License Detail / MTBFNetwork Essentials; MTBF 472,070 hours; 5-year limited hardware warranty
Ports & Uplinks
PoE BudgetUp to 720W (PSU-dependent)
Port SpeedGigabit + 2.5G Multigigabit
Uplink Configuration4x 1/10G SFP+ (downlinks: 16x 10/100/1000M PoE+ + 8x 100/1000/2500M 4PPoE (up to 90W/port, IEEE 802.3bt))
Performance & Scale
StackingYes
Switching Capacity152 Gbps
Forwarding Rate113.09 Mpps
MAC Table24000
Max Stack Members4
IPv4 Routes8192 direct / 7000 indirect; 3500 IPv6 indirect
Hardware & Memory
DRAM4 GB
Flash2.5 GB
Power & Thermal
Power Input / PSUDual modular PSU bays (PWR-RGD series): 150W DC (24-60V), or 150/250/400W AC (85-264V) / DC (88-300V)
Redundant PSUYes (dual PSU bays)
CoolingFanless
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (H x W x D)1.72 x 17.5 x 14.0 in with PWR-RGD-AC-DC-H / PWR-RGD-LOW-DC-H; 1.72 x 17.5 x 15.18 in with PWR-RGD-AC-DC-250; 1.72 x 17.5 x 15.57 in with PWR-RGD-AC-DC-400
Weight9.9 lb (4.5 kg)
Operating Temperature-40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F) blower-equipped cabinet; -40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F) vented cabinet; -40 to 60°C (-40 to 140°F) sealed cabinet
Operating SystemCisco IOS XE
Software
Routing ProtocolsStatic, OSPF (up to 1000 routes), OSPFv3, RIP, PBR

Part Number Decode

  • IE-9320 — IE-9320 is the platform prefix, identifying the Cisco Catalyst IE9300 Rugged Series 28-port fixed rack-mount industrial switch.
  • 16P — 16P is the Gigabit PoE+ downlink code, indicating 16 copper ports with PoE+ up to 30 W per port.
  • 8U — 8U is the multigigabit code, indicating eight 100/1000/2500M 4PPoE ports supporting up to 90 W per port (IEEE 802.3bt).
  • 4X — 4X is the uplink code, indicating four 1/10G SFP+ uplinks.
  • E — E is the license suffix for the perpetual Network Essentials tier.

Add-ons

Image Part Number Product Title Price Add to cart
Cisco SFP-H10GB-ACU10M Twinaxial Cable SFP-H10GB-ACU10M Cisco SFP-H10GB-ACU10M Twinaxial Cable $297.00
Cisco SFP-H10GB-ACU7M Twinaxial Cable SFP-H10GB-ACU7M Cisco SFP-H10GB-ACU7M Twinaxial Cable $261.00
Cisco GLC-ZX-SMD Transceiver Module GLC-ZX-SMD Cisco GLC-ZX-SMD Transceiver Module $2,893.00
Cisco GLC-T Transceiver Module GLC-T Cisco GLC-T Transceiver Module $189.00
Cisco GLC-TE 1000BASE-T SFP — 100 m RJ-45 Copper GLC-TE Cisco GLC-TE 1000BASE-T SFP — 100 m RJ-45 Copper $216.00
Cisco SFP-10G-LR 10GBASE-LR SFP+ Transceiver — 10 km SFP-10G-LR Cisco SFP-10G-LR 10GBASE-LR SFP+ Transceiver — 10 km $1,515.00
Cisco SFP-10G-ER Transceiver Module SFP-10G-ER Cisco SFP-10G-ER Transceiver Module $6,830.00
Cisco GLC-BX-D Transceiver Module GLC-BX-D Cisco GLC-BX-D Transceiver Module $942.00
Cisco GLC-BX-U Transceiver Module GLC-BX-U Cisco GLC-BX-U Transceiver Module $942.00
Cisco SFP-10G-ZR Transceiver Module SFP-10G-ZR Cisco SFP-10G-ZR Transceiver Module $8,433.00
Cisco GLC-T-RGD= Transceiver Module GLC-T-RGD Cisco GLC-T-RGD= Transceiver Module $300.00 View
Cisco SFP-10G-LR-X multirate 10GBASE-LR, 10GBASE-LW and OTU2e SFP+ Module SFP-10G-LR-X Cisco SFP-10G-LR-X multirate 10GBASE-LR, 10GBASE-LW and OTU2e SFP+ Module $1,599.00

FAQ

Does the Cisco Catalyst IE-9320-16P8U4X-E support PoE, and how much power per port?

Yes. The Cisco Catalyst IE-9320-16P8U4X-E provides PoE across its 24 access ports. The 16 Gigabit copper ports support PoE+ up to 30 W per port, and the eight multigigabit ports support 4PPoE up to 90 W per port (IEEE 802.3bt). All of this draws on a shared total PoE budget of up to 720 W depending on the installed power supplies, so not every port can draw its maximum wattage at the same time; a higher budget supports denser deployments of powered devices rather than simultaneous maximum draw on every port. It powers high-power industrial and OT devices such as Wi-Fi 6 and 6E access points, ruggedized IP cameras, and PoE sensors and actuators.

What transceivers do the uplinks on the IE-9320-16P8U4X-E use?

The Cisco Catalyst IE-9320-16P8U4X-E has four 1/10G SFP+ uplink ports. These SFP+ slots support 10G optics and do not support 25G optics. Specific transceiver compatibility should be verified against the supported-SFP module list in the Cisco Catalyst IE9300 Rugged Series data sheet and Cisco's transceiver compatibility matrix. Industrial-temperature (IND) rated SFP/SFP+ modules are recommended for the full operating-temperature range; non-industrial optics require temperature derating. Transceivers are sold separately.

How many IE-9320-16P8U4X-E switches can you stack?

The Cisco Catalyst IE-9320-16P8U4X-E supports stacking of up to four switches managed as a single system. It stacks only with other stack-capable IE-9320 switches running the same Network Essentials license level. Stacking is separate from industrial ring redundancy such as REP and MRP, which protect the network topology rather than combine switches into one managed unit.

What are the operating temperature and environmental ratings of the IE-9320-16P8U4X-E?

The Cisco Catalyst IE-9320-16P8U4X-E operates from −40 to 75 °C in a blower-equipped cabinet, −40 to 70 °C in a vented cabinet, and −40 to 60 °C in a sealed cabinet. It is fanless (convection-cooled) and uses dual field-replaceable modular PWR-RGD power supplies for redundant operation; as a PoE model it additionally supports the 250 W and 400 W AC/DC modules for higher PoE budgets beyond the 150 W modules. It is rated for hazardous locations (Class I Division 2 / Zone 2) and meets industrial shock and vibration requirements. The platform carries a five-year limited hardware warranty.

What is the difference between the IE-9320-16P8U4X-E and the IE-9320-16P8U4X-A?

The two switches share identical hardware — 16 Gigabit PoE+ copper ports, eight 100/1000/2500M multigigabit 4PPoE ports rated up to 90 W each, four 1/10G SFP+ uplinks, 152 Gbps switching, PoE up to 720 W depending on the power supplies, and up to four-member stacking — and differ only in license tier. The -E model ships with perpetual Network Essentials, covering Layer 2 plus routed access such as static routing, OSPF for up to 1000 routes, OSPFv3, RIP, and PBR, with MACsec-128. The -A model ships with perpetual Network Advantage, which adds BGP, EIGRP, IS-IS, LISP, VRF-lite, BGP-EVPN over VXLAN, Cisco TrustSec SGACL segmentation, MACsec-256, Layer 3 NAT, and SD-Access Fabric Edge.

Does the IE-9320-16P8U4X-E require a subscription to operate?

No. The Cisco Catalyst IE-9320-16P8U4X-E runs on its perpetual Network Essentials base license indefinitely, and base switching and routing continue with no subscription. Optional Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly Cisco DNA) Essentials or Advantage subscriptions add centralized management, automation, and assurance, but they are not required to operate the switch. When a subscription term ends, the switch keeps forwarding traffic on its perpetual base license capabilities.

Is the Cisco Catalyst IE-9320-16P8U4X-E end of life?

No. Cisco has not published an End-of-Sale or End-of-Life hardware notice for the Cisco Catalyst IE-9320-16P8U4X-E. It is part of the current, actively shipping Cisco Catalyst IE9300 Rugged Series and carries a five-year limited hardware warranty from Cisco.

What condition is the IE-9320-16P8U4X-E sold in, and what warranty applies?

The Cisco Catalyst IE-9320-16P8U4X-E is sold new and factory-sealed. It is covered by a Network Devices Inc. one-year warranty and a 30-day return policy, in addition to Cisco's five-year limited hardware warranty.

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