Item: Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Series Switches
Rating: 5
Author: Richard Luxford

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

The Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Series Switches addresses the need for rugged switches in a marine environment leveraging DC power capabilities.
Used as DMZ switches. Between Starlink and firewalls onboard ship.

Pros and Cons

Ease of configuration
Spare Sd slot for backups
Easy to upgrade

Mounting unit kit provided at sale
Better DC power connection cabling
More aesthetically pleasing to look at

Most Important Features

Reliable
Ruggedness
Voltage

Return on Investment

Reduced replacement costs
Minimal downtime
Environmental friendly

Network Management

Switches are not on DNA centre
Managed via Firewall direct access

Network Segmentation

Multiple vendors supply cellular and satellite services. The Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Series Switches is used to provide separate vendors with firewalls, ensuring policy control is managed.

Scalability

Easy to add additional modules.

Key Insights

Do you think Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Series Switches delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Series Switches's feature set?

Yes

Did Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Series Switches live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Series Switches go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Series Switches again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Cisco IOS

Likelihood to Recommend

Industrial or marine environments where environmental factors need to be accounted for.

Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Series Switches a small switch for harsh environments

Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Series Switches