Cisco Catalyst IE-3300-8T2S-E — Compact, rugged DIN-rail switch with 8× 1G copper + 2× SFP (Network Essentials)

What it is: A ruggedized, fanless Catalyst IE3300 with 8 × 10/100/1000 RJ-45 downlinks and 2 × 1G SFP uplink slots, running IOS-XE (Network Essentials). The ultra-compact DIN-rail form factor is built for harsh environments and tight control panels.

Why buyers pick IE-3300-8T2S-E (plain English)

• Small but tough: fanless, DIN-rail, wide –40 to +75 °C operating range for factory floors, cabinets, and wayside enclosures.

• Simple fiber uplinks: two 1G SFP slots for building-to-building or cabinet-to-MDF links.

• Modern IOS-XE stack: secure image, WebUI, APIs/automation, Flexible NetFlow—consistent with Catalyst enterprise gear.

• Right out-of-box license: Network Essentials (“-E”) baseline L2/L3, with upgrade path to Network Advantage if you need more routing features.

60-second spec box (IE-3300-8T2S-E)

User ports

• 8 × 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45)

• 2 × SFP uplinks (100/1000 Mb; LC optics sold separately)

Ruggedization

• Operating temperature: –40 to +75 °C (fanless)

• Ingress / mounting: IP30 metal enclosure, DIN-rail mountable

Power

• Dual redundant DC inputs: 9.6–60 VDC (field power, pluggable)

• Low power draw design for cabinets with tight DC budgets

Software / features

• IOS-XE, Network Essentials license

• Layer-2 with VLANs, QoS, ACLs; basic Layer-3 (static routing/OSPF depending on license)

• PTP (IEEE 1588v2) timing, industrial ring options (e.g., REP/MRP/DLR)

• Telemetry/ops: Flexible NetFlow, WebUI; manageable via Catalyst Center if desired

Form factor

• Compact DIN-rail chassis; fanless cooling; front-facing field-friendly terminals

Use cases

• OT/IIoT cells, utility cabinets, transportation/ITS wayside, outdoor warehouses—anywhere you need rugged 1G access plus a couple of fiber uplinks in a very small footprint.

What to order with it (common adds)

• SFP optics: 1G SX/LX/ZX as distance dictates

• DC power supply: DIN-rail supply sized for your load (consider dual feeds for redundancy)

• Panel accessories: DIN end-stops, cable glands, labeling kits for field service

TL;DR

IE-3300-8T2S-E is the compact, rugged Catalyst with 8× 1G copper + 2× 1G SFP, –40…+75 °C operation, dual 9.6–60 VDC inputs, and IOS-XE Network Essentials—perfect when you want enterprise-grade features in a cabinet-friendly industrial switch.