Description

The IE-2000-8T67P-G-E is a Layer 2 industrial Ethernet switch that offers 8 ports and is equipped with Power over Ethernet (PoE), making it suitable for smaller to mid-sized industrial networks. This model is a more advanced version, with additional capabilities, including higher power delivery (up to 60W PoE) and enhanced management features compared to standard models.

Key Features:

• 8 Ports with PoE Support: The switch includes 8 Ethernet ports that provide 10/100/1000 Mbps speeds, making it suitable for connecting various industrial devices, including sensors, controllers, and IP cameras. PoE support allows these ports to deliver data and power to powered devices, such as wireless access points, IP cameras, and VoIP phones, via a single Ethernet cable. This can reduce installation complexity and costs.

• Power over Ethernet (PoE+) with High Power Output: This model can provide up to 60W of PoE power, which supports higher-powered devices such as PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) IP cameras or high-power wireless access points that require more power than standard devices.

• Gigabit Ethernet Support: The IE-2000-8T67P-G-E supports Gigabit Ethernet (1 Gbps) on some or all of its ports, ensuring that high-bandwidth applications, such as video surveillance or large data transfers, can be handled efficiently.

• Industrial-Grade Durability: As part of Cisco’s Industrial Ethernet series, this switch is designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions. It operates in extreme temperatures, usually ranging from -40°C to 75°C (-40°F to 167°F), which is ideal for use in outdoor, factory, or remote locations where traditional switches might not perform reliably.

• Fanless Design: The fanless design ensures low maintenance and silent operation, making it a good fit for environments where noise and maintenance downtime must be minimized.

• Redundant Power Inputs: The IE-2000-8T67P-G-E offers dual power inputs to ensure continuous operation, even if one power supply fails. This is crucial in industrial settings where uptime is critical.

• Conformal Coating (Optional): For enhanced protection against dust, moisture, and environmental contaminants, the optional conformal coating on the internal components ensures the longevity of the switch in tough industrial environments.

• Compact and Space-Efficient: The IE-2000-8T67P-G-E is designed with a compact form factor, allowing it to fit into smaller spaces, such as network closets, control rooms, or factory floors, where space may be limited.

Layer 2 Switching Features:

• VLAN Support: The switch supports Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) to segment traffic efficiently, enhancing security and network performance by isolating different types of traffic.

• Spanning Tree Protocol (STP): The Spanning Tree Protocol is supported, preventing network loops and providing redundant paths to ensure high network availability.

• Link Aggregation (LACP): With Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), the switch allows multiple physical links to be grouped together to form a single logical link. This increases bandwidth and offers fault tolerance.

• IGMP Snooping: Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) Snooping allows the switch to manage multicast traffic more efficiently, which is especially useful for applications such as IP video surveillance or live streaming.

• MAC Address Table: The switch uses a MAC address table to direct data frames to the correct destination port, improving network efficiency by reducing unnecessary traffic.

Security Features:

• Access Control Lists (ACLs): The switch allows you to define ACLs to control and filter traffic based on specific policies. This helps enhance security by restricting access to sensitive parts of the network.

• 802.1X Authentication: It supports 802.1X network access control, ensuring that only authorized devices can access the network, which enhances overall security.

• SNMPv3: Simple Network Management Protocol version 3 (SNMPv3) is supported for secure remote management, allowing encrypted communications between network management systems and the device.

• Secure Management Protocols: It supports SSH and HTTPS for secure management and configuration, ensuring that sensitive data and settings are protected.

Applications:

• Industrial Automation: The IE-2000-8T67P-G-E is well-suited for connecting industrial automation devices like PLCs, HMI systems, and sensors in smart manufacturing environments. The PoE capabilities are especially useful for powering edge devices without requiring separate power cables.

• Smart Grids & Utilities: In smart grid networks, energy monitoring, and industrial systems, this switch ensures reliable and secure communication between critical infrastructure components. Its PoE support is beneficial for devices like energy meters, smart sensors, and monitoring equipment.

• Transportation & Rail Networks: For transportation systems, including railways and highways, this switch can provide robust connectivity for real-time monitoring, control systems, and surveillance, even in tough outdoor environments.

• Video Surveillance: With high-power PoE and Gigabit Ethernet capabilities, the IE-2000-8T67P-G-E is ideal for video surveillance applications, providing reliable connectivity and power to IP cameras, especially those that require higher power for PTZ operation.

Management and Configuration:

• Web-based GUI: The IE-2000-8T67P-G-E offers a user-friendly web-based GUI, allowing administrators to configure and manage the switch easily without needing extensive CLI knowledge.

• Command-Line Interface (CLI): For more advanced configuration and management, network administrators can use the CLI to perform detailed network configuration and troubleshooting.

• SNMP Support: The device supports SNMPv3 for secure network monitoring and management, allowing integration with third-party management systems.