The Cisco IE-3010-16S-8PC is an IE3010 Industrial Ethernet Switch designed for reliable, resilient connectivity across industrial and enterprise environments. It combines 16 × 100BASE-FX Fast Ethernet SFP ports, 8 × 10/100BASE-TX PoE ports, and 2 × dual-purpose Gigabit Ethernet uplinks, providing flexible fiber, copper, and Power over Ethernet connectivity for industrial network deployments.
Built on a ruggedized Cisco industrial switching platform, the IE-3010-16S-8PC supports enterprise networking capabilities including VLANs, QoS, Layer 2 switching, Layer 3 routing, security features, and resilient network technologies such as Cisco REP and EtherChannel. Its modular power architecture supports compatible AC/DC power supplies, while the industrial design makes it suitable for connecting controllers, PLCs, HMIs, surveillance equipment, sensors, and other networked industrial devices.
The Cisco IE-3010-16S-8PC Industrial Ethernet Switch is well suited for manufacturing plants, industrial automation, transportation infrastructure, process control, industrial surveillance, and harsh-environment networking where dependable fiber connectivity, PoE, and Gigabit uplinks are required. The IE-3010 Series is an end-of-sale platform, making this model particularly relevant for organizations maintaining or expanding existing Cisco industrial Ethernet infrastructure.
Product Specifications - Cisco IE-3010-16S-8PC IE3010 Industrial Ethernet Switch
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| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Cisco Systems |
| Product Name |
Cisco IE-3010-16S-8PC Industrial Ethernet Switch |
| Part Number / SKU |
IE-3010-16S-8PC |
| Product Type |
Rugged Industrial Ethernet Switch |
| Series |
Cisco Industrial Ethernet 3010 Series |
| Platform |
Cisco IE3010 |
| Switching Layer |
Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Fiber SFP Ports |
16 × Fast Ethernet 100BASE-FX SFP |
| SFP Port Speed |
100 Mbps |
| PoE Ports |
8 × 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet PoE |
| PoE Port Connector |
RJ-45 |
| Gigabit Uplink Ports |
2 × dual-purpose Gigabit Ethernet uplinks |
| Dual-Purpose Port Configuration |
Each uplink provides 1 × 10/100/1000BASE-T copper port + 1 × Gigabit SFP slot
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| Uplink Port Selection |
One interface per dual-purpose port can be active at a time |
| Total Physical Uplink Interfaces |
2 × copper GE + 2 × SFP GE interfaces, configured as dual-purpose pairs |
| Switching Fabric |
8 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate |
6.5 Mpps based on 64-byte packets |
| Memory |
256MB DDR2 SDRAM |
| Flash Storage |
1GB SD Flash memory, with 128MB enabled by default |
| Removable Storage |
SD Flash card slot / Swap Drive feature |
| Layer 2 VLAN Capacity |
Up to 255 VLANs with LAN Base image |
| Layer 2 MAC Addresses |
Up to 2,000 MAC addresses with LAN Base image |
| IGMP Groups |
Up to 256 with LAN Base image |
| Layer 3 VLAN Capacity |
Up to 1,000 VLANs with IP Services image |
| Layer 3 MAC Addresses |
Up to 3,000 MAC addresses with IP Services image |
| Layer 3 IGMP Groups |
Up to 1,000 with IP Services image |
| Unicast Routes |
Up to 3,000 with IP Services image |
| Maximum MTU |
Up to 9,000 bytes
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| Maximum Ethernet Frame |
Up to 9,018 bytes for Gigabit Ethernet bridging |
| Fast Ethernet Frame Size |
Up to 1,998 bytes for Fast Ethernet bridging |
| Supported Fiber Standards |
100BASE-FX, 100BASE-LX, 100BASE-ZX, 100BASE-BX10; supported through compatible SFPs |
| Gigabit SFP Support |
1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX/LH, 1000BASE-ZX, 1000BASE-BX10, subject to supported SFP |
| Fiber Connector |
Duplex LC |
| Fiber Media |
Multimode and single-mode fiber, depending on SFP |
| Console Port |
RJ-45 serial console |
| USB Console |
USB mini-Type B console port |
| Management |
Cisco IOS CLI, console, USB console, and network-management protocols |
| Security |
Port security, SSH, HTTPS, SNMPv3, and other Cisco IOS network protection features |
| QoS |
Deterministic QoS behavior for industrial networking |
| Resiliency |
Cisco Resilient Ethernet Protocol (REP), Flex Links, Link State Tracking, and EtherChannel |
| Industrial Features |
Ruggedized design, industrial Ethernet connectivity, SmartPort macros, resilient ring networking |
| Software Image Options |
LAN Base and upgradable IP Services images |
| LAN Base Image |
SIELBK9T-15002SE |
| IP Services Image |
SIEISK9T-15002SE |
| Power Supply Slots |
2 × AC/DC power-supply module slots |
| Supported Low-Voltage PSU |
PWR-RGD-LOW-DC/IA – 24–60 VDC nominal operating range |
| Supported High-Voltage PSU |
PWR-RGD-AC-DC/IA – 100–240 VAC or 100–250 VDC nominal input |
| High-Voltage PSU Absolute Range |
85–265 VAC / 88–300 VDC |
| Low-Voltage PSU Absolute Range |
18–75 VDC |
| Power Consumption |
Approximately 43.2W AC / 40.3W DC with one AC/DC PSU without PoE load |
| PoE Power Consumption Example |
Approximately 110.1W AC with PoE enabled on four ports |
| Power Redundancy |
Supports two Cisco power-supply modules for redundant power configurations |
| Form Factor |
Rack-mountable rugged industrial switch |
| Dimensions |
Approximately 4.45 × 44.5 × 35.6 cm (H × W × D) |
| Industrial Deployment |
Harsh industrial environments, manufacturing, transportation, process control, and infrastructure networks |
| Connected Industrial Devices |
PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors, I/O devices, surveillance equipment, controllers, and industrial Ethernet devices |
| Operating System |
Cisco IOS Software |
| End-of-Sale Status |
Cisco IE-3010 Series reached End-of-Sale on December 20, 2019
|
| End-of-Support Status |
Cisco lists the IE-3010 Series as End of Support as of December 31, 2024
|
| Replacement Model |
Cisco identified IE-4010-16S12P as the replacement for IE-3010-16S-8PC |
| Primary Application |
Industrial Ethernet switching with fiber, copper, PoE, and Gigabit uplink connectivity |
FAQs
Q1. What is the Cisco IE-3010-16S-8PC?
The Cisco IE-3010-16S-8PC is an IE3010 Industrial Ethernet Switch featuring 16 10/100 SFP ports, 8 10/100BASE-TX PoE ports, and 2 Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports.
Q2. Who should buy the Cisco IE-3010-16S-8PC?
The Cisco IE-3010-16S-8PC is ideal for manufacturing facilities, industrial organizations, transportation networks, utilities, infrastructure operators, and enterprises requiring reliable industrial Ethernet connectivity.
Q3. Is a refurbished Cisco IE-3010-16S-8PC worth buying?
Yes. A professionally refurbished Cisco IE-3010-16S-8PC can provide reliable industrial switching and PoE connectivity at a significantly lower cost, making it a practical option for maintaining compatible industrial network infrastructure.
Q4. How many ports does the Cisco IE-3010-16S-8PC provide?
The Cisco IE-3010-16S-8PC provides 16 10/100 SFP ports, 8 10/100BASE-TX PoE ports, and 2 Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports.
Q5. What is the Cisco IE-3010-16S-8PC primarily used for?
The Cisco IE-3010-16S-8PC is primarily used for industrial Ethernet switching, automation networks, industrial surveillance, transportation infrastructure, and connecting fiber- and copper-based industrial devices.
