Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Series Data SheetThe Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Series ushers in mainstream adoption of Gigabit Ethernet connectivity in a compact. form-factor. modular switch that is purpose-built for a wide variety of extended enterprise and industrial applications.Product overviewCisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Series switches deliver high-speed Gigabit Ethernet connectivity in a compact form factor. and are designed for a wide range of industrial applications where hardened products are required. The modular design of the Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Series offers the flexibility to expand to up to 26 ports of Gigabit Ethernet with a range of expansion module options. The platform is built to withstand harsh environments in manufacturing. energy. transportation. mining. smart cities. and oil and gas. The IE3300 platform is also ideal for extended enterprise deployments in outdoor spaces. warehouses. and distribution centers.These switches run Cisco IOS® XE. a next-generation operating system with built-in security and trust. featuring secure boot. image signing. and the Cisco® Trust anchor module.