Product Summary
The Cisco IE-3000-4TC is a compact, rugged industrial Ethernet switch designed for use in harsh environments such as manufacturing, transportation, utilities, and energy sectors. It provides 4 Fast Ethernet ports and 2 combo uplink ports (10/100/1000BASE-T or 100/1000 SFP), supporting reliable Layer 2 switching. Its modular design supports expansion and redundancy, making it ideal for flexible deployment in mission-critical industrial networks.
Product Details
| Feature | Description |
| Product Code | IE-3000-4TC |
| Downlink Ports | 4 x 10/100BASE-T Ethernet ports |
| Uplink Ports | 2 x combo ports (10/100/1000BASE-T or 100/1000 SFP) |
| Switching Capacity | 8.8 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 6.5 Mpps |
| Mounting Type | DIN rail or wall-mount |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS (LAN Base or IP Base) |
| Use Case | Industrial automation, substations, intelligent transportation systems |
Key Features
4 Fast Ethernet ports for end devices
2 combo uplink ports (copper or fiber SFP) for flexible connectivity
Industrial-grade ruggedness with fanless, compact design
Supports extended operating temperature (-40°C to 75°C)
Modular expansion via add-on modules
Advanced Layer 2 features: VLANs, STP, IGMP Snooping, QoS
IEEE 1588 PTP support for precision time sync (select models)
Dual DC power input for redundancy
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Total Ports | 4 x FE + 2 x Combo (Copper/SFP) |
| Switching Capacity | 8.8 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 6.5 Mpps |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | ~5.3 x 5.0 x 4.3 in (134 x 127 x 110 mm) |
| Weight | ~1.5 kg |
| Power Input | Dual DC (18–60V) |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +75°C |
| Certifications | UL, IEC, CSA, EN (industrial compliance) |
Similar Models Comparison
| Model | Downlink Ports | Uplink Ports | Expansion | Key Differences |
| IE-3000-4TC | 4 x FE | 2 x Combo (RJ45/SFP) | Yes | Compact, flexible combo uplinks |
| IE-3000-8TC | 8 x FE | 2 x Combo (RJ45/SFP) | Yes | Double the downlink ports |
| IE-2000-4TS-L | 4 x FE | 2 x SFP | No | Entry-level rugged switch |
