[shortdesc]
- Switch, L3, Managed, 12 × 100/10 (M12 D-Code + 4 × 10/100/1000 (M12 X-Code, IP66/IP67 rugged, fanless, wall-mount, no PoE
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[properties]
| Property |
Details |
| Product Line |
Cisco Catalyst IE3500 Heavy Duty Series |
| Use Case |
Industrial / harsh environments (IP66/IP67; OT edge |
| Management |
Managed (Cisco IOS XE WebUI/CLI; optional Cisco Catalyst Center |
| PoE Support |
No PoE |
| Layer Support |
Layer 2 & Layer 3 |
| Scalability |
— |
| Operating System |
Cisco IOS XE |
| Software Licence |
Network Advantage |
| Form Factor |
Ruggedized IP66/IP67, wall-mount, fanless |
| Default Power Supply |
DC power input (12–48 VDC, Mini-Change single power source |
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[specifications]
| Specification |
Details |
| Model Number |
IE-3500H-12FT4T-A |
| Port Count |
16 (12 × 100/10 + 4 × 10/100/1000 |
| Downlink Ports & Speeds |
12 × 100/10 Mbps M12 D-Code + 4 × 10/100/1000 Mbps M12 X-Code |
| Uplink Ports & Speeds |
— |
| PoE Power Budget |
— |
| Switching Capacity |
— |
| Forwarding Rate |
Line-rate on all ports (all packet sizes |
| Stacking Bandwidth |
— |
| DRAM |
8 GB |
| Flash Memory |
5.1 GB |
| MAC Address Table Size |
24,000 entries |
| VLAN Support |
4096 VLAN IDs (up to 1024 active |
| Power Requirements |
DC input 12–48 VDC; power consumption ~41 W (excl. PoE |
| Dimensions (H × W × D |
9.58 × 10.90 × 3.16 in (24.33 × 27.69 × 8.03 cm |
| Weight |
11.25 lb (5.10 kg |
| MTBF |
412,063 hours |
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[accesories]
Management & storage
| SKU / Part Number |
Description |
| SD-IE-16GB |
IE 16GB SD memory card for configs/logs/firmware |
| CAB-CONSOLE-M12= |
Console cable 1.8 m, M12 A-coded ↔ DB9F |
Licenses & subscriptions
| SKU / Part Number |
Description |
| IE3500-DNA-A-3Y |
Cisco DNA Advantage 3-Year term |
| IE3500-DNA-A-5Y |
Cisco DNA Advantage 5-Year term |
| IE3500-DNA-A-7Y |
Cisco DNA Advantage 7-Year term |
Cabling & connectors
| Item |
Details |
| M12 D-coded industrial Ethernet cable |
Data cable for 100M FE ports (4-pin, IP67 |
| M12 X-coded industrial Ethernet cable |
Data cable for 1G GE ports (8-pin, Cat6A, IP67 |
| Alarm cable (field |
M12 A-coded 5-pin connector |
| Console connector |
M12 A-coded 5-pin (use CAB-CONSOLE-M12= |
Power cables (IP67 Mini-Change A-size
| SKU / Part Number |
Description |
| 130006-0737 |
4-pin female → pigtail, 16 AWG, PVC (switch DC power input |
| 130010-0863 |
4-pin male ↔ female, 16 AWG, TPE (PSU output ↔ switch input |
| 130006-0223 |
3-pin female → pigtail, 16 AWG, PVC (AC power supply input |
| 130006-0091 |
2-pin female → open end (DC power supply input |
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Cisco Catalyst IE-3500H-12FT4T-A Switch
The Cisco Catalyst IE-3500H-12FT4T-A Switch is a rugged, heavy-duty industrial Ethernet solution engineered for harsh OT edge environments. Featuring a mixed downlink configuration—12 Fast Ethernet M12 D-Code ports (100/10 Mbps and 4 Gigabit M12 X-Code ports (10/100/1000 Mbps—inside an IP66/IP67-rated, fanless enclosure, it delivers reliable, line-rate performance across all ports. Running Cisco IOS XE with Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities and manageable via WebUI/CLI or optional Cisco Catalyst Center, the IE-3500H-12FT4T-A provides resilient connectivity for transportation, manufacturing, and outdoor cabinet deployments. This model does not support PoE or dedicated uplink modules.
Key Features:
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12 × 100/10 Mbps M12 D-Code + 4 × 10/100/1000 Mbps M12 X-Code: Industrial-grade, vibration-resistant connectors delivering line-rate forwarding for all packet sizes.
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Ruggedized IP66/IP67 Design: Sealed, fanless hardware engineered for harsh environments and outdoor installations.
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Layer 2 & Layer 3 Capabilities: Switching and basic routing on Cisco IOS XE for efficient segmentation and inter-VLAN connectivity.
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Flexible DC Power: 12–48 VDC input with Mini-Change single power source; typical consumption ~41 W (excluding PoE.
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Easy Management: Managed through Cisco IOS XE WebUI and CLI, with optional Cisco Catalyst Center for centralized operations.
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High Reliability: MTBF of approximately 412,063 hours to help minimize downtime.
Technical Overview:
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Recommended for: Industrial / harsh environments (IP66/IP67, OT edge, transportation, and manufacturing deployments.
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Ports: 12 × 100/10 Mbps M12 D-Code downlink ports + 4 × 10/100/1000 Mbps M12 X-Code downlink ports; no dedicated uplink ports.
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PoE Budget: Not supported.
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Switching Capacity: —
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Forwarding Rate: Line-rate on all ports (all packet sizes.
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Management: Cisco IOS XE WebUI, CLI, and optional Cisco Catalyst Center.
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Security: Supports VLAN segmentation and ACLs; features vary by software license (Network Advantage.
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Energy Efficiency: Fanless operation with low typical power draw (~41 W.
