Keep critical industrial traffic moving with the Cisco Catalyst IE3400 modular switch. Its 8 GE copper ports support local device connectivity, while 2 GE SFP uplinks provide flexible fiber or long-distance aggregation options for segmented plant and facility networks. The modular architecture gives infrastructure teams room to match the switch to the deployment instead of forcing the network around a fixed port mix. This platform is designed for environments where access-layer failures can interrupt production, monitoring, or control systems. It suits cabinet-based installations that need a compact industrial switch with copper access and SFP uplinks for upstream resilience. For teams standardizing on Cisco infrastructure, the IE3400 family offers a familiar operational model and a form factor intended for industrial edge use. Choose this model when the network needs more than a basic access switch. The combination of copper and SFP connectivity supports mixed media designs, while the industrial positioning helps justify the investment in sites where downtime carries real cost. It is a practical fit for OT and IT teams that need stable connectivity at the edge without overbuilding the deployment.