Description

The Cisco IE-2000-4T-B is part of Cisco’s Industrial Ethernet 2000 Series switches, designed for use in industrial and harsh environments, such as manufacturing floors, transportation systems, and utility networks. These switches are typically used in scenarios where reliability, ease of deployment, and resilience to extreme conditions are critical.

Overview:

• Form Factor: Compact, rugged industrial-grade switch.

• Ports: 4 Gigabit Ethernet (GE) copper ports.

• Mounting: DIN rail or wall-mountable for flexibility in installation.

• Power Supply: Supports 12V to 48V DC power, with optional redundancy features for high availability.

• Temperature Range: Typically operates in a wide temperature range (from -40°C to 75°C), making it suitable for harsh environments.

Key Features:

1. Industrial-Grade Design:

   • Built to withstand extreme temperatures, humidity, vibration, and dust, commonly found in industrial settings.

   • Compliant with industrial standards like IEC 61850-3 (for power utility applications) and IEEE 1613 (for substation equipment).

2. Network Performance:

   • Provides Layer 2 switching with basic features like VLAN support, port security, and network segmentation.

   • It supports Quality of Service (QoS) for prioritizing traffic, which is important in environments where specific data streams, such as video or control signals, need to be prioritized.

3. Reliability and Redundancy:

   • Features Industrial Ethernet protocols such as Ethernet Ring Protection Switching (ERPS) for network redundancy.

   • Supports Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) and other high-availability features.

   • Can be configured for Power over Ethernet (PoE), supplying power to other network devices such as cameras or sensors, simplifying cabling and reducing the need for additional power supplies.

4. Security:

   • Port security helps protect against unauthorized access by restricting which devices can connect to the network.

   • Support for Access Control Lists (ACLs) for granular control of network traffic.

   • Secure management interfaces like SSH, SNMPv3, and HTTPS.

5. Management:

   • Managed through Cisco’s Industrial Network Director (IND) or via traditional Command Line Interface (CLI) for configuration.

   • It also supports Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) for monitoring.

   • Can be integrated with Cisco’s Smartports for automated configuration based on device types.

6. Environmental Resilience:

   • Designed to meet industrial requirements for shock, vibration, and electrical noise immunity.

   • Protection against electrical surges and static discharge to ensure uninterrupted network service in critical environments.

Typical Use Cases:

• Manufacturing Plants: Connecting machines, sensors, and control systems in automated environments.

• Transportation: Networking equipment in rail, road, and airport systems.

• Energy and Utilities: Used in power plants and substations for monitoring and control.

• Oil & Gas: Enabling reliable and secure communication between equipment in remote, hazardous areas.

Specifications Summary:

• Ports: 4 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet ports (copper).

• Layer: Layer 2 switching.

• Form Factor: Compact, DIN rail or wall mount.

• Temperature: Operates in extreme temperatures (typically -40°C to 75°C).

• Power: 12V to 48V DC.

• Redundancy: Supports redundant power inputs and network redundancy protocols like ERPS and RSTP.

• Security: Provides access control features such as port security and VLAN support.