Description

The IE-2000-8TC-B provides 8 ports of 10/100 Fast Ethernet connectivity, with specific focus on delivering a rugged and reliable switch that operates effectively in harsh industrial environments. It is particularly suited for applications in industrial automation, smart grids, video surveillance, and transportation systems.

Key Features:

• 8 Fast Ethernet Ports (10/100 Mbps): This switch offers 8 Fast Ethernet ports that support speeds of 10/100 Mbps. These ports are ideal for smaller networks where Gigabit speeds are not required, but the reliability of the network is critical.

• Industrial-Grade Durability: Designed to perform in challenging environments, the IE-2000-8TC-B offers high reliability and can operate in extreme temperature ranges, typically between -40°C to 75°C (-40°F to 167°F). This ensures it remains functional even in environments where traditional networking equipment might fail.

• Fanless Design: The fanless design ensures the switch runs quietly and requires less maintenance, a major benefit in industrial settings where minimal equipment failure is essential. It also improves the durability of the device as there are no moving parts.

• Redundant Power Inputs: To ensure uninterrupted service, the IE-2000-8TC-B comes with dual power inputs. In case of failure of one power source, the other takes over automatically, preventing downtime in critical operations.

• Compact and Space-Efficient: The compact form factor makes the IE-2000-8TC-B well-suited for environments where space is limited, such as small network closets, control rooms, or edge locations in industrial settings.

• PoE (Optional): Some configurations of this model may support Power over Ethernet (PoE), which allows the device to deliver both power and data to connected devices such as IP cameras, wireless access points, and VoIP phones over the same Ethernet cable. This reduces the need for additional power supplies and simplifies installations.

• Conformal Coating (Optional): The optional conformal coating protects the internal components from environmental factors like moisture, dust, and chemicals, further enhancing the durability of the device in industrial environments.

Layer 2 Switching Features:

• VLAN Support: The switch supports Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), enabling network segmentation, which helps improve security and traffic management.

• Spanning Tree Protocol (STP): Supports STP to prevent network loops and ensure high network availability by providing redundancy paths.

• Link Aggregation: Link Aggregation (LACP) allows multiple network links to be combined for higher bandwidth and fault tolerance, ensuring better redundancy and more efficient use of network resources.

• IGMP Snooping: The Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) Snooping feature enables efficient management of multicast traffic, which is important for applications like video surveillance and multimedia.

• MAC Address Table: The switch uses a MAC address table to forward traffic efficiently, ensuring that only the necessary devices on the network receive specific data.

Security Features:

• Access Control Lists (ACLs): Administrators can configure ACLs to restrict access to specific network resources, helping to control traffic flow and improve security.

• 802.1X Authentication: The switch supports 802.1X for secure network access control, ensuring that only authorized devices can connect to the network.

• SNMPv3: With Simple Network Management Protocol version 3 (SNMPv3), the switch supports secure network monitoring and management by allowing encrypted communications between the device and management systems.

Applications:

• Industrial Automation: The IE-2000-8TC-B is well-suited for industrial control systems, where it connects various devices like PLCs, sensors, and actuators in smart factories or manufacturing plants. Its reliability ensures that critical control systems remain online.

• Smart Grids and Energy Networks: It is used in smart grid infrastructure, such as power substations, energy monitoring, and other utility networks where uptime is critical and devices may be deployed in outdoor or remote locations.

• Transportation: The switch can be used in transportation systems (e.g., railways, highways, and smart cities), ensuring network connectivity for various systems such as traffic control, surveillance, and sensors in demanding environments.

• Video Surveillance: With PoE (optional) support, the switch is ideal for video surveillance networks, allowing it to power and connect IP cameras, access points, and other devices.

Management and Configuration:

• Web-based GUI: The IE-2000-8TC-B comes with an intuitive web-based GUI for easy management, configuration, and monitoring of the device. This makes it easy for IT administrators to get the switch up and running without needing specialized training.

• Command Line Interface (CLI): For advanced users and those requiring more granular control, the CLI can be used to configure the switch, customize settings, and troubleshoot issues.

• SNMP Support: The device supports SNMP for remote network management and integration with network monitoring tools. Administrators can use SNMP to monitor device performance and track metrics such as port utilization and network traffic.