Product Type | Embedded Ethernet Switch |
Form Factor | Conduction-cooled, rugged design |
Series | Cisco ESS3300 |
Product Model | ESS-3300-CON-E |
Switching Capacity | 56 Gbps |
Forwarding Rate | 41.67 Mpps |
RAM | 4 GB DDR3 |
Flash Memory | 8 GB eMMC |
Processor | ARM Cortex-A9 dual-core CPU |
Power Input Type | 28V DC nominal (18V to 36V range) |
Input Power (watts) | 16W typical, 25W max |
Weight | 1.6 kg (approx.) |
Cisco ESS3300 Embedded Service Switch (2x10G + 8xGE, Conduction Cooled)



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- Ideal for embedded and ruggedized applications due to its conduction-cooled design.
- TAA compliance makes it suitable for federal, defense, and public-sector deployments.
- Offers high-performance switching with 2x10G + 8xGE ports in a compact hardware package.
Product Overview
The Cisco Embedded Service Switch 3300 Series (ESS3300) is designed for high-performance connectivity in rugged environments. With 2 10G and 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports, it provides multi-gigabit switching for industrial, military, and edge applications. Its conduction-cooled design ensures operation in environments where active cooling is impractical. TAA compliance and manufacturing in Mexico make it suitable for government deployments. This switch offers a durable, compact solution for embedded network needs.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Support |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
EMC Standards | EN 55032 Class A, EN 55024 |
Environmental Compliance | Reach, WEEE |
Certifications | CE, FCC, UL, ICES-003 |
Advanced Security Features
Authentication Features | 802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+ |
Access Control Lists (ACLs) | L2/L3/L4 ACLs supported |
Storm Control | Yes |
Secure Boot | Yes |
DHCP Snooping | Yes |
Dynamic ARP Inspection | Yes |
IP Source Guard | Yes |
Interfaces
Total Ports | 10 |
10 Gigabit Ethernet Ports | 2 x 10GBASE-KR (backplane interface) |
Gigabit Ethernet Ports | 8 x 1000BASE-KX (backplane interface) |
Console Port | Yes, Serial console (RS-232) |
Management Interfaces | Out-of-band serial, Ethernet |
Data Transfer Rate | 10 Gbps / 1 Gbps |
MAC Address Table Size | 16K entries |
VLAN Support | 802.1Q VLAN, up to 4096 VLANs |
Jumbo Frame Support | Yes, up to 9216 bytes |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 178 mm x 160 mm x 39 mm |
Enclosure Type | Conduction-cooled, ruggedized aluminum |
Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to +85°C |
Storage Temperature Range | -55°C to +105°C |
Operating Humidity | 0% to 95% non-condensing |
Shock and Vibration | MIL-STD-810G compliant |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Platform | Cisco IOS-XE |
CLI Interface | Yes |
Remote Management | Yes (via SNMP, SSH, Telnet) |
Web UI | No |
License Requirement | No mandatory license for base features |