Description

The Cisco IE-2000-16PTC-G-NX is an industrial-grade Ethernet switch built to deliver high performance, security, and reliability in harsh environments typically found in manufacturing, energy, transportation, and other critical industrial sectors. This model belongs to the Cisco Industrial Ethernet 2000 family, which is purpose-built to address the networking needs of operational technology (OT) environments.

Key Features:

• 16 Ports: This switch offers 16 Fast Ethernet (10/100) ports, making it ideal for environments with numerous networked devices such as sensors, cameras, PLCs, and other industrial equipment.

• Power over Ethernet (PoE): The switch supports PoE on some ports, enabling it to deliver both data and power to connected devices, reducing the need for additional power infrastructure.

• Gigabit Support: The device features Gigabit Ethernet capabilities on certain ports, allowing for higher bandwidth needs in industrial environments.

• High Temperature Range: Designed to operate in extreme conditions, the IE-2000 can withstand a wide temperature range from -40°C to 75°C (-40°F to 167°F), making it suitable for deployment in outdoor or harsh industrial environments.

• Reliability: Built with industrial-grade components, the IE-2000 series provides high availability with features like redundant power inputs and built-in diagnostics for network health monitoring.

• NXOS Support: The “NX” in the model name signifies that it is part of Cisco’s NX-OS software environment, which provides advanced features for both data center and industrial environments, including robust network management, security, and automation features.

Applications:

• Industrial Automation: Used in smart factories, energy grids, and transportation systems, the IE-2000-16PTC-G-NX supports seamless data transfer between industrial devices such as SCADA systems, PLCs, and HMIs.

• Video Surveillance: The PoE functionality is ideal for connecting IP cameras in surveillance applications, powering the cameras over the Ethernet connection.

• Remote Monitoring: Ideal for remote control and monitoring of sensors and other connected devices in hard-to-reach locations.

• Utility and Power Networks: The switch’s ruggedness makes it perfect for use in power substations, pipelines, and other infrastructure where uptime and resilience are critical.

Enhanced Security:

• Cisco TrustSec: The IE-2000 supports Cisco TrustSec for secure data transfer, ensuring that only authorized devices can communicate across the network.

• Access Control Lists (ACLs): Administrators can define security policies based on traffic types, ensuring that sensitive data is isolated or encrypted.

• 802.1X Authentication: This feature enhances device authentication by ensuring that only authorized devices gain access to the network.

Additional Features:

• Layer 2 Switching: Primarily a Layer 2 switch, the IE-2000 series offers basic Ethernet switching capabilities with VLAN support, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), and Link Aggregation for redundancy.

• Web-based Management: The device can be managed via a user-friendly web interface, allowing for easy configuration and troubleshooting.

• Integrated Diagnostics and Monitoring: With built-in LED indicators and advanced diagnostic capabilities, network administrators can quickly detect and address issues in the network.