P-LTE-EA Overview
The Cisco P-LTE-EA is an industrial-grade LTE Advanced pluggable module designed for the Cisco IR8300 Rugged Series Routers. It delivers Cat6 LTE connectivity with support for multiple cellular frequency bands for Europe and North America.
Engineered to withstand harsh environments, the P-LTE-EA operates over an extended temperature range of -40°C to +85°C. It allows enterprises and service providers to deploy high-speed 4G LTE networking capabilities as part of a resilient industrial communications infrastructure.
With features such as dual SIM redundancy, flexible band support and carrier aggregation, the P-LTE-EA module enables mission-critical cellular connectivity in challenging deployments such as utility substations and roadside cabinets.
Quick Specifications
Feature | Description |
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Supported Bands | LTE-FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B20/B25/B26/B29/B30 |
Carrier Aggregation | 3DL CA combinations up to 2CC |
SIM Slots | 2 |
Temperature Range | -40°C to +85°C |
P-LTE-EA Features and Benefits
- LTE Advanced Pro (Cat 6) for high-speed wireless connectivity
- Carrier aggregation for increased throughput
- Dual SIM slots for resilient failover capabilities
- Ruggedized design withstands extreme temperatures and conditions
- Flexible band support for Europe and North America
- Specially engineered for trackside and roadside non-climate controlled enclosures
- Secure connectivity with IPSec VPN tunneling
Compatible Products
Platform | Description |
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Cisco IR8300 Rugged Series Routers (IR8340-K9) | Modular routers for industrial environments |
Comparison to P-LTE-LA
Features | P-LTE-EA | P-LTE-LA |
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Category | LTE Advanced (Cat6) | LTE Advanced (Cat6) |
Temperature Range | -40°C to +85°C | -40°C to +85°C |
Supported Bands | 12 | 38 |
North America Support | Yes | No |
Carrier Certifications | AT&T, Verizon | – |
Full Specifications
Feature | Description |
---|---|
Supported Bands | LTE-FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B20/B25/B26/B29/B30 |
Carrier Aggregation | 3DL CA combinations up to 2CC |
SIM Slots | 2 |
LTE Downlink | 300 Mbps |
LTE Uplink | 50 Mbps |
IPSec Performance | 100 Mbps |
Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
Input Voltage | 9 to 36V DC |
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.0 x 2.5 x 5.3 in (26 x 63 x 136 mm) |
Weight | 0.55 lbs (0.25 kg) |
P-LTE-EA Licensing
The P-LTE-EA module does not require any additional licensing. Cellular connectivity services may need to be purchased from the mobile carrier.
Warranty Information
The module comes with a 1 year limited hardware warranty that is extended when purchased with a Cisco IR8300 router. Post-warranty support is available through Cisco Smart Net Total Care programs.
Installation and Configuration
The P-LTE-EA module directly inserts into any Pluggable Interface Module (PIM) slot on the Cisco IR8300 router. Configuration including SIM provisioning is performed through the router’s CLI or web interface. Refer to documentation for detailed instructions.
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