Keep critical operations connected with the Cisco IE3500 modular industrial switch. Built around 8 GE copper ports and 3 GE SFP slots, it gives infrastructure teams a practical mix of local copper access and fiber uplink options in a compact edge platform. That combination matters when you need to connect controllers, cameras, HMIs, or other field devices without sacrificing uplink distance or network design flexibility. The modular architecture supports deployment planning that changes with the site. Add the interfaces you need, preserve network segmentation, and keep the switch aligned with industrial cabinet constraints. For teams standardizing on Cisco in operational networks, this model offers a stronger fit than fixed-port alternatives when the design must balance copper access, fiber backhaul, and long service life. Use it where network continuity affects production, monitoring, or control. The IE3500 line is designed for industrial switching roles that demand more than basic office hardware, and this 8T3S configuration is aimed at edge installations that need dependable port mix without overbuying capacity you will not use.