Cisco IEM-3500-16T= - Industrial Switch Expansion Module

Cisco Part Number: IEM-3500-16T= is a Cisco IE3500 with 16 GE Copper ports, Expansion Module

Cisco IE3500— Rugged Industrial Switch Series

The Cisco IE3500 Rugged Series delivers high-performance, secure, and modular switching for modern industrial environments. Built for harsh conditions, these switches enable seamless edge-to-cloud connectivity, machine vision, AI analytics, and large-scale OT deployments.

Key Highlights

• High Bandwidth & Power: Up to 90W PoE per port and multiple 10G uplinks for power-intensive devices and high-speed backhaul.
• Industrial Reliability: Fanless, rugged design with modular expansion (4, 8, or 16 ports) to fit any industrial setup.
• Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN): IEEE 802.1Qbu/802.3br frame preemption reduces latency for precise control applications.
• Resilient Redundancy: Supports MRP, REP, DLR, HSR, and PRP for fast failover and uninterrupted operation.

Security and Visibility

• Trusted Boot: Cisco Trust Anchor Module ensures only authenticated software runs at startup.
• Cyber Vision: Integrated visibility for asset discovery, vulnerability insights, and OT threat detection.
• Zero-Trust Access: Secure remote connectivity through Cisco Secure Equipment Access.
• Segmentation & Assurance: Cisco TrustSec and ThousandEyes enhance network security and performance monitoring.

Flexible Management

• On-device WebUI and CLI for local control
• On-premises management via Cisco Catalyst Center
• Cloud-based management through Meraki Dashboard

The IE3500 Series bridges IT and OT with advanced Layer 3 fabric support, offering scalable, future-ready performance for the industrial edge.

Hardware configuration for Cisco IE3500 Rugged Series modules: