Cisco IE 3000 Switch, 8 FE 2 SFP | Industrial Switch, Cisco — CON-SNC-C1WSC33U

Keep essential operations connected where standard office switches do not belong. The Cisco IE 3000 Switch, 8 10100 2 TSFP is designed for industrial network segments that need dependable access-layer switching with fiber uplinks for longer runs and cleaner backbone integration. Eight Fast Ethernet ports support local devices, controllers, and endpoints, while two SFP slots provide the uplink options needed to bridge cabinets, cells, and distributed equipment. This platform fits environments where uptime, physical resilience, and predictable network behavior matter more than feature bloat. It is a practical choice for industrial teams standardizing on Cisco infrastructure and looking to protect the network edge with hardware built for operational settings. For buyers comparing commodity switches to industrial-grade gear, the value is in the deployment fit: fewer surprises, better alignment with plant and automation requirements, and a switch family that belongs in the same conversation as the systems it connects. Ideal For Connecting PLCs, HMIs, and industrial endpoints in a control cabinet Linking production cells to a fiber backbone across a plant floor Segmenting traffic for automation and monitoring networks Extending Ethernet connectivity to remote industrial equipment Why This Product 1 Adds 2 SFP uplinks for fiber backhaul 2 Uses industrial switching for edge deployments 3 Provides 8 Fast Ethernet ports for local devices 4 Fits Cisco-standard industrial network environments