Cisco Catalyst IE3500 Rugged Series
Industrial-grade switching
for the IoT edge
DIN-rail mount, IP30-rated switches built for industrial cabinets. Extend Cisco SD-Access fabric, OT security, and PoE to your most demanding operational technology environments.
Converge IT and OT on one network.
The Catalyst IE3500 Rugged Series extends enterprise-class networking to industrial environments with DIN-rail mounting, IP30 protection, and full IOS XE feature parity.
Industrial-grade switching
IP30-rated, fanless design with extended temperature range for deployment inside industrial control cabinets, utility substations, and factory floors.
OT security built in
Cisco Cyber Vision integration provides deep OT asset visibility. TrustSec segmentation isolates threats without redesigning the network.
SD-Access fabric ready
Extend Cisco SD-Access to the industrial edge for consistent policy, segmentation, and automation managed through Cisco Catalyst Center.
Flexible PoE for IoT
Power IP cameras, sensors, wireless access points, and industrial IoT devices with IEEE 802.3at PoE+ across all copper ports.
Features and capabilities
Cisco Cyber Vision
Embedded OT security sensor discovers industrial assets, monitors protocols, and detects anomalies directly on the switch.
Cisco IOS XE
Full enterprise IOS XE with NETCONF/RESTCONF, YANG models, and streaming telemetry for automation and programmability.
ThousandEyes Ready
Embed ThousandEyes monitoring agents for end-to-end visibility across the industrial network and WAN paths.
Catalyst Center
Centralized management with Cisco Catalyst Center for consistent policy, assurance, and lifecycle management across IT and OT.
Use Cases
Manufacturing plants
Connect PLCs, HMIs, and industrial sensors with Gigabit Ethernet while maintaining segmentation between IT and OT traffic through TrustSec policies.
Utility substations
Deploy hardened switches in confined electrical cabinets with DIN-rail mounting and extended temperature support for grid modernization projects.
Transportation infrastructure
Enable real-time monitoring of rail, highway, and airport systems with resilient ring topologies and sub-50ms convergence times.
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Ready to extend your network to the industrial edge?
Our industrial networking specialists will build a custom quote for the IE3500 Rugged Series — including licensing, accessories, and deployment services.
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