3400 switches - a way of providing multiple NAT instances all with one switch
June 09, 2023
3400 switches - a way of providing multiple NAT instances all with one switch
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Catalyst IE3400 Rugged Series Switches
We use the switches as layer2 NAT devices for multiple production lines
Pros
- Layer2 nat
- Can also run a cybervision sensor
- Runs on 24v dc provided by DIN rail system
Cons
- If used for running a cybervision sensor it runs off an as card. Would be nice if it could run on internal flash
- Would be more convenient if it came with 110v to 24v power supply
- Not the cheapest switch but quality is important to maintain.
- We originally wanted to use layer3 router to solve our problem. An inexpensive 2port could also have been used for what we needed.
- NAT ability
- Able to run cybervision sensor
- Reliable switching
- Layer2 NAT has allowed us to avoid re-ip of our legacy equipment.
- Having ability to do multiple NAT operations splits the cost among several lines
We configure our switches through command line & native GUI. Monitoring is done using manage engine.
Instead of using ACLs We currently use the 3400 with an internal firewall.
We use cybervision for quick inventory of our automation networks.
Originally, used rack mount routers with ACLs. However, cost in terms of energy and rack space made doing NAT that way was very expensive.
Do you think Cisco Catalyst IE3400 Rugged Series Switches delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with Cisco Catalyst IE3400 Rugged Series Switches's feature set?
Yes
Did Cisco Catalyst IE3400 Rugged Series Switches live up to sales and marketing promises?
Yes
Did implementation of Cisco Catalyst IE3400 Rugged Series Switches go as expected?
No
Would you buy Cisco Catalyst IE3400 Rugged Series Switches again?
Yes
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