Cisco IE3500 with 16 GE PoE+ ports, Expansion Module

Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches

SKU: IEM-3500-16P= | Part #: IEM-3500-16P= | MPN: IEM-3500-16P=

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About the Cisco IE3500 with 16 GE PoE+ ports, Expansion Module

Cisco IE3500 with 16 GE PoE+ ports, Expansion Module is a Cisco Network Switch module designed for high-density powered device deployments in demanding industrial edge networks. This expansion module provides 16 gigabit PoE+ copper ports—the highest port density in the Catalyst IE3x00 series—ideal for large IP camera arrays, wireless networks, and distributed IoT sensor grids.

Key Features:

  • 16 × Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ copper ports for maximum powered device density
  • IE3500 performance tier—highest switching fabric and power delivery capacity
  • Unified power management supporting up to 240W per module for simultaneous multi-device powering
  • Industrial-grade reliability with redundancy and advanced diagnostics

Ideal for:

  • Large-scale IP surveillance deployments across industrial campuses and smart cities
  • Dense wireless access point networks for manufacturing and warehouse environments
  • Distributed industrial IoT sensor grids requiring simultaneous power and connectivity at scale

Technical Specifications

BrandCisco
CategoryNetwork Switches
SKUIEM-3500-16P=
Part NumberIEM-3500-16P=
ConditionNew
Ports16 GE PoE+
SeriesIE3500

Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco IE3500 with 16 GE PoE+ ports, Expansion Module

What does the Cisco IE3500 with 16 GE PoE+ ports, Expansion Module do?

The Cisco IE3500 with 16 GE PoE+ ports, Expansion Module is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Arista environments.

What are the headline specs of the Cisco IE3500 with 16 GE PoE+ ports, Expansion Module?

Key specifications for the Cisco IE3500 with 16 GE PoE+ ports, Expansion Module: new condition; ports 16 GE PoE+; series IE3500. Manufacturer part number IEM-3500-16P=. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.

Is the Cisco IE3500 with 16 GE PoE+ ports, Expansion Module compatible with my infrastructure?

The Cisco IE3500 with 16 GE PoE+ ports, Expansion Module interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.