
Cisco Catalyst IE-9320-22S2C4X-E 28-Port Data Industrial Ethernet Switch with 4x 1/10G SFP+, Network Essentials
Overview
The Cisco Catalyst IE9300 Rugged Series brings Cisco IOS XE with Catalyst 9000 security and management to rack-mount industrial deployments, anchored by the Cisco Trust Anchor Module and MACsec, Cisco Cyber Vision visibility, and Cisco Catalyst Center management. The IE-9320-22S2C4X-E is the fiber-dense configuration with 1/10G uplinks at the Network Essentials tier, pairing 22 SFP access ports and 2 dual-media ports with four 1/10G SFP+ uplinks for aggregating fiber runs into a 10-Gigabit core. It is the hardened member of the line, adding conformal coating for harsh atmospheres and a GPS/IRIG-B timing input, and it supports Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP) for parallel-network redundancy and HSR for zero-loss ring redundancy alongside REP and MRP. Compared with the otherwise-identical Network Advantage IE-9320-22S2C4X-A, the Essentials license covers Layer 2 and routed access, while Advantage adds advanced routing, virtualization, and policy-based segmentation features. Dual field-replaceable power supplies and fanless, convection cooling keep it serviceable in always-on industrial cabinets.
Technical Details
The Cisco Catalyst IE-9320-22S2C4X-E is a Layer 3 managed 1U rack-mount rugged industrial switch with 22 Gigabit SFP ports, 2 dual-media ports (1G SFP or 10/100/1000M RJ45), and four 1/10G SFP+ uplinks, running Cisco IOS XE with the perpetual Network Essentials license. Switching capacity is 128 Gbps and forwarding rate is 95.23 Mpps. It carries no Power over Ethernet, so all access ports are data-only fiber and copper connections. Operating temperature ranges from -40 to 75°C depending on cabinet type, and the switch is fanless. The 22S2C4X adds conformal coating and a GPS/IRIG-B timing input. It supports stacking of up to four switches managed as one system, and it supports PRP for parallel-network redundancy and HSR for zero-loss ring redundancy. It is used for fiber-dense aggregation of industrial and OT devices such as PLCs, HMIs, drives, industrial sensors, ruggedized IP cameras, and industrial wireless access points.
Best For
The IE-9320-22S2C4X-E suits industrial aggregation sites that connect fiber-attached OT devices such as PLCs, HMIs, drives, and ruggedized IP cameras, need 10G uplinks into the core, and run at the Network Essentials tier. Its 22 SFP ports and 2 dual-media ports aggregate fiber runs, the four 1/10G SFP+ uplinks provide high-bandwidth backhaul, and PRP and HSR support zero-loss redundancy for parallel-network and ring topologies. Conformal coating, a GPS/IRIG-B timing input, the fanless design, and the -40 to 75°C operating range fit substations, utilities, and harsh outdoor cabinets.
Not suitable if:
- you need to power industrial devices such as ruggedized IP cameras or wireless access points, since this is a data switch with no Power over Ethernet
- you need copper RJ45 for most access connections, since this model is primarily SFP fiber with only two dual-media ports
- you only need 1G uplinks and lower switching capacity, since the IE-9320-26S2C provides four 1G SFP uplinks in the same fiber-dense layout
- you need advanced Layer 3 routing or segmentation such as BGP, EIGRP, VRF-lite, or TrustSec SGACL, since those require the Network Advantage tier
IE-9320-22S2C4X-E Specifications
| Class & Licensing | |
|---|---|
| License Tier | Network Essentials |
| License Detail / MTBF | Network Essentials; MTBF 323,733 hours; 5-year limited hardware warranty |
| Ports & Uplinks | |
| Port Speed | Gigabit |
| Uplink Configuration | 4x 1/10G SFP+ (downlinks: 22x 100/1000M SFP + 2x dual-media (100/1000M SFP or 10/100/1000M RJ45)) |
| Performance & Scale | |
| Stacking | Yes |
| Switching Capacity | 128 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 95.23 Mpps |
| MAC Table | 24000 |
| Max Stack Members | 4 |
| IPv4 Routes | 8192 direct / 7000 indirect; 3500 IPv6 indirect |
| Hardware & Memory | |
| DRAM | 4 GB |
| Flash | 2.5 GB |
| Power & Thermal | |
| Power Input / PSU | Dual modular PSU bays (150W modules only): PWR-RGD-LOW-DC-H (150W, DC 24-60V, input 18-75V) or PWR-RGD-AC-DC-H (150W, AC 85-264V or DC 88-300V) |
| Redundant PSU | Yes (dual PSU bays) |
| Cooling | Fanless |
| Physical & Environmental | |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.72 x 17.5 x 14.0 in |
| Weight | 12.7 lb (5.76 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 System | Cisco IOS XE |
| Software | |
| Routing Protocols | Static, 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.
- 22S — 22S indicates twenty-two Gigabit SFP access ports.
- 2C — 2C indicates two dual-media (combo) ports, each usable as a 1G SFP or a 10/100/1000M RJ45 connection.
- 4X — 4X indicates four 1/10G SFP+ uplink ports.
- E — E is the license suffix for the perpetual Network Essentials tier.
Add-ons
| Image | Part Number | Product Title | Price | Add to cart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFP-H10GB-ACU10M | Cisco SFP-H10GB-ACU10M Twinaxial Cable | $297.00 | ||
| SFP-H10GB-ACU7M | Cisco SFP-H10GB-ACU7M Twinaxial Cable | $261.00 | ||
| GLC-ZX-SMD | Cisco GLC-ZX-SMD Transceiver Module | $2,893.00 | ||
| GLC-FE-100FX | Cisco GLC-FE-100FX Transceiver Module | $182.00 | ||
| GLC-T | Cisco GLC-T Transceiver Module | $189.00 | ||
| GLC-TE | Cisco GLC-TE 1000BASE-T SFP — 100 m RJ-45 Copper | $216.00 | ||
| SFP-10G-LR | Cisco SFP-10G-LR 10GBASE-LR SFP+ Transceiver — 10 km | $1,515.00 | ||
| SFP-10G-ER | Cisco SFP-10G-ER Transceiver Module | $6,830.00 | ||
| GLC-BX-D | Cisco GLC-BX-D Transceiver Module | $942.00 | ||
| GLC-BX-U | Cisco GLC-BX-U Transceiver Module | $942.00 | ||
| SFP-10G-ZR | Cisco SFP-10G-ZR Transceiver Module | $8,433.00 | ||
| GLC-T-RGD | Cisco GLC-T-RGD= Transceiver Module | $300.00 | View | |
| 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-9320-22S2C4X-E support PoE?
No. The Cisco Catalyst IE-9320-22S2C4X-E is a data switch, and its 22 SFP ports, 2 dual-media ports, and four 1/10G SFP+ uplinks carry no Power over Ethernet. It cannot power industrial devices such as ruggedized IP cameras or wireless access points. If you need PoE in the IE-9320 line, the IE-9320-24P4S and IE-9320-24P4X provide PoE+ up to 30 W per port, and the IE-9320-16P8U4X adds 4PPoE up to 90 W per port on its multigigabit ports, all subject to the shared PoE budget.
What transceivers do the ports on the IE-9320-22S2C4X-E use?
The Cisco Catalyst IE-9320-22S2C4X-E has 22 Gigabit SFP access ports, 2 dual-media ports (1G SFP or 10/100/1000M RJ45), and four 1/10G SFP+ uplinks. The SFP access ports are 1G, while the four SFP+ uplinks accept 1G or 10G 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 (COM/EXT) optics require temperature derating. Transceivers are sold separately.
How many IE-9320-22S2C4X-E switches can you stack?
The Cisco Catalyst IE-9320-22S2C4X-E supports stacking of up to four switches managed as a single system. It stacks only with other stack-capable IE-9320 switches. The datasheet identifies two Cisco StackWise stacking ports and support for up to four stack members for the IE-9320-22S2C4X-E, but it does not specify stack bandwidth. Stacking is separate from industrial redundancy protocols such as REP, MRP, HSR, and PRP, which operate independently of the stack.
What are the operating temperature and environmental ratings of the IE-9320-22S2C4X-E?
Operating temperature is -40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F) in a blower-equipped cabinet, -40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F) in a vented cabinet, and -40 to 60°C (-40 to 140°F) in a sealed cabinet. The switch is fanless and convection-cooled, and this model adds conformal coating for harsh atmospheres. It uses two field-replaceable modular PWR-RGD power supplies (150 W AC or DC modules) that run in redundant operation. It carries hazardous-location certifications (Class I Division 2 / Zone 2), meets industrial shock and vibration requirements, and is backed by a five-year Cisco limited hardware warranty.
What is the difference between the IE-9320-22S2C4X-E and the IE-9320-22S2C4X-A?
The two switches use identical hardware (22 Gigabit SFP ports, 2 dual-media ports, four 1/10G SFP+ uplinks, 128 Gbps switching, conformal coating, GPS/IRIG-B input, and up to four-member stacking) and differ only in license tier. The -E ships with perpetual Network Essentials, covering Layer 2 plus routed access such as static routing, OSPF for up to 1,000 routes, OSPFv3, RIP, and PBR, with MACsec-128. The -A 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-9320-22S2C4X-E require a subscription to operate?
No. The Cisco Catalyst IE-9320-22S2C4X-E runs on its perpetual Network Essentials base license indefinitely. Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly Cisco DNA) Essentials and Advantage subscriptions add centralized management and automation, but they are optional. Base switching, routed access, and industrial protocols continue to operate without a subscription, including after any subscription term ends.
Is the Cisco Catalyst IE-9320-22S2C4X-E end of life?
No. Cisco has not published an End-of-Sale or End-of-Life hardware notice for the Cisco Catalyst IE-9320-22S2C4X-E. It is part of the current, actively shipping Cisco Catalyst IE9300 Rugged Series and is backed by a five-year Cisco limited hardware warranty, so it remains an available product.
What condition is the IE-9320-22S2C4X-E sold in, and what warranty applies?
The Cisco Catalyst IE-9320-22S2C4X-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 the five-year Cisco limited hardware warranty on the switch.