Cisco Catalyst IE3400 Rugged Series Switches Reviews and Ratings

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

SCADA networks in hydro power plants.

We need high redundant Networks in form of MRP rings together with a DC power Terminal and a signal contact.

We use features like MAB and Dot1x for client authentication and use some switches with additional modules to gain more Ports. The Scope is to connect all industrial controllers to a centralized monitoring station

Likelihood to Recommend

Everything in the OT Sector works well with it - it is not really useful for big IT Networks or Rack deployment.

They are very useful to mount in Electrical Cabinets in the filed and in harsh environment. Alarming with the signal contact works very well. The design without fans is very important for us

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Deploy Cisco Catalyst IE3400 Rugged Series Switches as part of the Cisco SD-Access solution, for cabinets with limited space where enterprise grade switches don't fit.

Likelihood to Recommend

Suits for smaller cabinets where enterprise switches don't fit, or harsh environment where rugged devices are needed. Only support as policy extended node in SD-Access solution.

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use this product in our agriculture and education environment. Because that environment is not cooled, so we needed something that could handle being in the California heat and it has just continued to chug along. Provides all the POE I need out in that facility.

Likelihood to Recommend

It's most appropriate in spots where you don't have active cooling of your network equipment. And it performs very well in those environments. It's a little bit less appropriate for high-density environments due to the limited number of switchboards and the limited POE on the switch.

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use the switches as layer2 NAT devices for multiple production lines

Likelihood to Recommend

Very good for clean room environments. Haven’t tested in other environments.

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Easy networking and network performance management product. The easy to plan network and network security control using Cisco Catalyst IE3400 Rugged Series Switches is impressive. Dataflow management security with great data threats management functions. This Cisco platform helps generate perfect data analytics and feedback gathering features are nice and data processing tools are perfect.

Likelihood to Recommend

Amazing network management and extremely perfect network security production and its notification options are very responsive. Creating real time analytics and the visualization capability is fantastic. This Cisco Catalyst platform has effective insights gathering tools and its data quality control functions are good and quick on process reports preparation and workflow easy management product.

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Used as an access-switch (with POE) for connecting all the systems needed for Road and car-tunnels. Common protocols used in the tunnels are Profinet and Modbus/TCP, Radar data-streams and Multicast for video. The IE3400 switches are connected in a double star Singlemode fiber architecture to distributions switches (also Cisco).

Likelihood to Recommend

In industrial environment where you are using Profinet and/or Modbus/TCP and have a need for extended temperature/humidity the switches are a good choice. Architecture-wise they match ring-topology design and should be used for that kind of network-design.

Do be aware that there is a fierce competition, many rugged switches from competiting brands can do the same thing for less then half the price. So if budget is tight, this is not the best choice.

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

This series of switches is used by one of our customers in their production lines. All in an industrial environment where the good performance of these devices is very important. There is no room for failures since if so, production is interrupted. These switches have been operating correctly. In addition, the Cisco Industrial Network Director software is used in conjunction to monitor this network effectively. These switches are compact in size. They have no moving mechanical parts, such as fans, so the body of the device itself works as a heat sink. All of this helps with tight spaces in industrial cabinets

Likelihood to Recommend

Cisco Catalyst IE3400 Rugged Series Switches is perfect for industrial environments where OT devices are connected. In the scenario where we are using them, a ring-type topology was used with the REP protocol. A scenario where it may not be the best option is in office or IT environments, because a special rail is needed to be mounted in cabinets, and due to its physical characteristics it is not appropriate to coexist with non-industrial switches.

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We always trust Cisco switches when it comes to the smooth operation of IoT devices; from quick switching to delivering a continuous connection, they are experts at what they do. They are very expandable and provide with the excellent care, and they are, without a doubt, Cisco products. We've used these catalyst switches for a long time and have never had a line go down.

Likelihood to Recommend

The primary switch and support switch are excellent and have numerous features. It takes a while for the Switch to boot up, but once it does, it runs practically flawlessly. Cisco Catalyst switches are best suited for critical scenarios that require superior efficiency and connectivity for vital applications.