Description
Features and Benefits
The IEM-3300-16T is an expansion module designed for use with the Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Series switch. It provides 16 additional ports for connecting devices to the network. Here are some of the features and benefits of this expansion module:
Features:
- Rugged Design: The IEM-3300-16T is designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions such as extreme temperatures, shock, and vibration, making it ideal for use in industrial settings.
- Gigabit Ethernet: The expansion module supports Gigabit Ethernet, providing high-speed connectivity for devices on the network.
- PoE: The IEM-3300-16T supports Power over Ethernet (PoE), which allows it to provide power to connected devices such as IP phones, cameras, and access points.
- Plug and Play: The expansion module is designed for easy installation and configuration, with a plug-and-play design that requires no additional software or configuration.
- VLAN Support: The IEM-3300-16T supports VLANs, which allow you to segment the network into multiple virtual networks for improved security and performance.
Benefits:
- Scalability: The IEM-3300-16T provides 16 additional ports, allowing you to expand the capacity of your network as needed.
- Flexibility: The expansion module supports PoE, which eliminates the need for separate power cables for connected devices, reducing clutter and improving flexibility.
- Reliability: The rugged design of the IEM-3300-16T ensures that it can withstand harsh environmental conditions, providing reliable connectivity in industrial settings.
- Security: The VLAN support provided by the IEM-3300-16T allows you to segment the network into multiple virtual networks, providing improved security and reducing the risk of unauthorized access.
- Ease of Use: The plug-and-play design of the IEM-3300-16T makes it easy to install and configure, reducing the time and resources required to set up and maintain the network.
Installation and Configuration
The installation and configuration process for the IEM-3300-16T Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Series 16 Ports Expansion Module is relatively straightforward. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to install and configure the module:
Installation:
- Ensure that the switch is powered off and disconnected from the power source.
- Align the expansion module with the expansion slot on the switch and gently push it into place.
- Secure the expansion module to the switch using the provided screws.
- Connect the Ethernet cables from the devices you want to connect to the expansion module.
- Power on the switch and the connected devices.
Configuration:
- Connect to the switch using a console cable and a terminal emulation program such as PuTTY.
- Log in to the switch using your administrator credentials.
- Enter the “configure terminal” command to enter global configuration mode.
- Enter the “interface range gigabitEthernet 0/x to 0/y” command, where “x” and “y” represent the range of ports you want to configure.
- Enter the desired configuration commands for the ports, such as setting the port speed, duplex mode, VLAN membership, and PoE settings.
- Save the configuration changes by entering the “copy running-config startup-config” command.
- Verify the configuration by entering the “show interfaces status” command and checking that the desired ports are configured as expected.
- Exit configuration mode by entering the “exit” command.
- Test the connectivity of the connected devices by pinging them from the switch or another device on the network.
Security Features
The IEM-3300-16T Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Series 16 Ports Expansion Module has several security features that can help protect your network and connected devices. Here are some of the key security features of this expansion module:
- VLAN Support: The IEM-3300-16T supports VLANs, which allow you to segment the network into multiple virtual networks for improved security and performance. By creating separate VLANs for different groups of devices, you can restrict access to sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access.
- Access Control: The expansion module supports IEEE 802.1X port-based authentication, which allows you to control access to the network based on the user’s credentials. This feature can help prevent unauthorized access to the network and connected devices.
- Port Security: The IEM-3300-16T supports port security features such as MAC address filtering and sticky MAC address learning. These features allow you to restrict access to the network based on the MAC address of the connected device, helping to prevent unauthorized access.
- Storm Control: The expansion module supports storm control, which can help protect the network from broadcast storms and other types of traffic that can overload the network and cause performance issues.
- DHCP Snooping: The IEM-3300-16T supports DHCP snooping, which can help prevent rogue DHCP servers from providing incorrect IP addresses to connected devices. By only allowing authorized DHCP servers to provide IP addresses, you can improve network security and prevent unauthorized access.
- Secure Management: The expansion module supports secure management features such as SSH, SNMPv3, and TACACS+. These protocols provide secure access to the switch and can help prevent unauthorized access to management functions.
General Information
- Manufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc
- Manufacturer Part Number IEM-3300-16T
- Brand Name Cisco
- Device Type Switch – Expansion Module
- Ethernet Technology Gigabit Ethernet
- Network Technology 1000Base-T
- Product Family Catalyst IE3300
Application / Usage Data Networking
- Interfaces / Port Details 16 x RJ-45 1000Base-T LAN
- Media Type Supported Twisted Pair
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included Cisco IOS Universal
Environmental Parameters
- Max Operating Temperature 113 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 10 – 95% (non-condensing)
- Min Storage Temperature -40 °F
- Max Storage Temperature 158 °F
Power
- Power Device Internal power supply
- Installed Qty 1 (installed) / 2 (max)
- Power Redundancy Optional
- Power Redundancy Scheme 1+1 (with optional power supply)
- Power Provided 350 Watt
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
