Cisco IE-9310-26S2C Industrial Ethernet 26-Port Fibre Switch

The Cisco Industrial IE-9310-26S2C is built for rugged industrial aggregation where fibre-led networks need dependable reach and electrical isolation. With SFP and combo connectivity plus hot-swappable power supplies, it helps keep distributed OT links resilient in harsh or remote environments.

Cisco IE-9310-26S2C Industrial Ethernet 26-Port Fibre Switch
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Cisco Industrial IE-9310-26S2C Overview

As operational networks spread across more sites and harder environments, teams need aggregation that keeps fibre-heavy links stable, isolated and easy to support.

Industrial Aggregation for Demanding Environments

Cisco Industrial IE-9310-26S2C is an industrial aggregation switch for OT and infrastructure networks where fibre distance, electrical isolation and harsh-location deployment shape the design. It fits substations, plants, depots and remote facilities that need resilient uplinks and a clearer support model.

Built for Fibre-Centred Network Design

Its 22×SFP and 4×SFP ports, plus 2×Combo ports, give architects the connectivity mix needed to consolidate distributed links without forcing copper into unsuitable runs. The industrial form factor suits controlled spaces where standard enterprise switching is not the right fit.

Operational Continuity with Less Complexity

Hot-swappable PSUs support maintenance without planned downtime, which helps preserve uptime across critical operational areas. The platform supports a tidier edge-to-core design and reduces fragile workarounds in plant, utility and transport networks.

If you are planning a fibre-led industrial aggregation layer, our team can help you assess Cisco Industrial IE-9310-26S2C against your site and workload requirements.

Cisco Industrial IE-9310-26S2C Key Features​

Cisco Industrial IE-9310-26S2C is an industrial networking platform for harsh-edge deployments that need resilient switching, flexible connectivity, and centralized control across operational environments.

Edge Connectivity Architecture

High-Density Fiber Access
The platform provides dense fiber connectivity with 22 SFP and 4 SFP ports to support industrial network aggregation.

Flexible Uplink Design
Two combo ports add connection flexibility for edge integration where multiple link types must be accommodated.

Industrial Network Segmentation
The switch architecture supports structured traffic separation at the edge to align operational networks with controlled connectivity requirements.

IOS-XE Platform Foundation
IOS-XE provides a consistent Cisco operating environment for managing industrial switching functions across the platform.

Resilient Operations Control

Power Redundancy
Hot-swappable PSUs help maintain service continuity by allowing power modules to be replaced without taking the platform offline.

Operational Recovery
Redundant power design supports continued operation during a power module failure or maintenance event.

Unified Device Management
The IOS-XE-based control plane supports a common operating model for configuration and ongoing administration.

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If you are planning an industrial edge network with strict uptime and connectivity requirements, our team can help align the IE-9310-26S2C to your operational and management goals.

Cisco Industrial IE-9310-26S2C Technical Specifications

Full specifications for this model are listed below.

Additional information

Product Family

Cisco Industrial
Product Series

IE9300
Deployment

Industrial
Target Organisation Size

Enterprise
Primary Use Case

Aggregation
Product Tier

Standard
Network Architecture

Layer 3
Access Ports

24
Access Port Architecture

SFP + Combo
Uplink Ports

4
Uplink Architecture

SFP+
Total Ports

28
Maximum Port Speed

1G
Port Configuration

22×SFP + 2×Combo + 4×SFP
PoE

No
Stacking

Supported
Operating System

Power Redundancy

Hot-swappable PSUs
Maximum VLANs

4094
Routing Capability

Dynamic
Switching Capacity (Gbps)

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Cisco Industrial IE-9310-26S2C Deployment Scenarios

The Cisco Industrial IE-9310-26S2C is built for rugged OT aggregation where fibre connectivity, distance and uptime matter more than desk-side switching. It fits industrial sites that need resilient links between plant equipment, remote assets and control-adjacent systems.

Substation and utility network aggregation

In substations and utility plants, teams need hardened switching for telemetry, monitoring and operational separation over longer fibre runs. The IE-9310-26S2C supports these distributed links without forcing copper into unsuitable layouts or adding avoidable maintenance overhead.

Production line and control cabinet connectivity

Manufacturing floors with PLCs, HMIs, sensors and machine-network traffic need stable aggregation in harsh, space-limited areas. This model suits fibre-led line designs where dependable connectivity and a clearer support model matter to both IT and OT teams.

Warehouse and yard infrastructure

Logistics sites depend on resilient switching for scanners, gates, cameras and handling systems across warehouses, depots and exposed yard cabinets. The IE-9310-26S2C fits those layouts when distance, vibration and operational downtime pressure the network design.

Remote telecoms cabinets and field sites

Telecoms operators need hardened Ethernet in roadside cabinets, shelters and remote facilities carrying backhaul, monitoring and service traffic. This switch is a practical choice where standard enterprise equipment is not robust enough for the environment.

Facilities and building systems in data centres

Data centre teams often need rugged connectivity for building controls, power monitoring, security cameras and environmental systems outside the IT rack. The IE-9310-26S2C keeps those services linked reliably without using office-grade switching in industrial areas.

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