[shortdesc] Expansion module, Managed (inherits L2/L3), 16 × 10/100/1000, IP30 rugged, fanless, DIN-rail, powered by base switch [/shortdesc] [properties] Property Details Product Line Cisco Catalyst IE3500 Expansion Module Use Case Port expansion for IE3500 series (industrial/harsh environments) Management Managed (Cisco IOS XE WebUI/CLI; optional Cisco Catalyst Center) PoE Support No PoE Layer Support Inherits Layer 2 & Layer 3 from base switch Scalability Expands total system ports up to 27 (with compatible base) Operating System Inherits Cisco IOS XE from base switch Software Licence Inherits from base switch Form Factor Ruggedized, fanless, DIN-rail module (IP30) Default Power Supply Powered by base switch [/properties] [specifications] Specification Details Model Number IEM-3500-16T Port Count 16 (16 × 10/100/1000) Downlink Ports & Speeds 16 × 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Uplink Ports & Speeds — PoE Power Budget No PoE Switching Capacity — Forwarding Rate Line-rate on all ports (all packet sizes) Stacking Bandwidth — DRAM 8 GB Flash Memory 5.1 GB MAC Address Table Size 24,000 entries VLAN Support 4096 VLAN IDs (up to 1024 active) Power Requirements Powered by base switch; module power consumption 11 W Dimensions (H × W × D) 6.00 × 3.26 × 5.29 in (15.24 × 8.28 × 13.44 cm) Weight 2.45 lb (1.11 kg) MTBF 1,649,967 hours [/specifications] [accesories] Cabling & connectors Item Details Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6A RJ-45 patch cable Data cable for 16× copper downlink ports (1G) [/accesories] Cisco Catalyst IEM-3500-16T Expansion Module The Cisco Catalyst IEM-3500-16T Expansion Module adds high-density non-PoE Gigabit access to IE3500 base switches for industrial and harsh environments. Providing 16 Gigabit RJ45 downlinks, it delivers reliable line-rate performance in a rugged, fanless IP30 DIN-rail form factor. The module is powered by the host switch (11 W module consumption) and inherits IOS XE features, licensing, and management for seamless, unified operation—ideal for scaling device connectivity where endpoints are externally powered. Key Features: 16 × Gigabit Ethernet Downlinks (Non-PoE): Cost-efficient port expansion for sensors, controllers, and gateways that don’t require inline power. Ruggedized, Fanless Design (IP30): Built for space-constrained industrial sites with DIN-rail mounting. Seamless System Integration: Inherits Cisco IOS XE features and licensing from the base IE3500 switch. Simple Operations: Managed (Cisco IOS XE WebUI/CLI; optional Cisco Catalyst Center). Scalable Architecture: Helps expand total system ports up to 27 with compatible IE3500 bases. Technical Overview: Recommended for: Port-density expansion on Cisco IE3500 deployments in industrial/harsh environments. Ports: 16 × 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 downlinks (non-PoE). PoE Budget: No PoE. Switching Capacity: — Forwarding Rate: Line-rate on all ports (all packet sizes). Management: Managed (Cisco IOS XE WebUI/CLI; optional Cisco Catalyst Center). Security: Inherits features and license tier from the base IE3500 switch. Energy Efficiency: Fanless operation; powered by base switch (module consumption 11 W).