Description

The Cisco IE-4000-4T4P4G-E is part of the Cisco Industrial Ethernet (IE) 4000 Series, designed specifically for industrial applications where reliability, high-performance, and flexibility are crucial. Like other models in the series, it offers rugged, industrial-grade networking that can withstand harsh conditions, making it ideal for industries such as manufacturing, transportation, energy, and industrial IoT (IIoT).

1. General Features and Overview:

• Model: Cisco IE-4000-4T4P4G-E

• Series: Cisco IE 4000 Series Industrial Ethernet Switches

• Type: Managed switch designed for rugged, industrial environments that require secure, high-performance networking.

• Key Selling Points: The switch combines Gigabit Ethernet ports, PoE (Power over Ethernet) ports, and Gigabit SFP fiber ports in a versatile design for high-performance applications with both copper and fiber connectivity.

2. Ports and Connectivity:

• 4 x Gigabit Ethernet Ports (10/100/1000 Mbps): These are high-speed copper Ethernet ports used for local connectivity to industrial devices such as sensors, PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), and other Ethernet-enabled equipment.

• 4 x PoE+ (Power over Ethernet Plus) Ports: These ports provide both data and power through a single Ethernet cable to devices like IP cameras, phones, wireless access points, and other PoE-enabled devices.

  • PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at): Supports higher power requirements (up to 25.5W per port) for devices that need more power, such as PTZ cameras or wireless access points.

• 4 x Gigabit SFP Ports: These fiber-optic ports provide high-speed, long-distance uplink capabilities. SFP ports are modular, allowing you to choose the appropriate type of fiber optic transceiver (such as for short, long, or multi-mode fiber) based on your needs.

3. Performance:

• Layer 2 and Layer 3 Switching:

  • Layer 2: Provides standard Ethernet switching, including VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), and other basic switching functions.

  • Layer 3: Supports routing functionality, allowing the switch to route traffic between different networks (e.g., routing between VLANs), and offering advanced capabilities like static routing and RIP (Routing Information Protocol).

• Forwarding Capacity: Built to handle heavy traffic loads with low latency, this switch is capable of managing high-speed data transmissions in industrial environments where real-time communications are critical.

4. Redundancy and Reliability:

• Industrial-Grade Design: The switch is designed to withstand environmental factors such as extreme temperatures, vibrations, and electromagnetic interference (EMI), making it suitable for rugged industrial deployments.

• Redundancy Features: The switch offers several redundancy protocols to ensure network uptime, including:

  • Ethernet Ring Protection (ERP) for fast recovery in case of network failure.

  • Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) for ensuring network loops are avoided and convergence times are minimized in redundant network setups.

  • Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) to ensure router failover in case of a failure, maintaining continuous network availability.

5. Environmental Rating:

• Temperature Range: The IE-4000-4T4P4G-E is built to operate in harsh environments with a wide operating temperature range, typically from -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F), making it ideal for outdoor and industrial environments with fluctuating temperatures.

• Shock and Vibration Resistance: Designed to handle mechanical shocks and vibrations, which are common in industrial settings like manufacturing floors or transportation systems.

6. Security:

• Advanced Security Features:

  • 802.1X Authentication: This allows only authenticated devices to join the network, ensuring unauthorized devices cannot access the industrial network.

  • Port Security: You can configure specific security settings on each port to prevent unauthorized devices from being connected.

  • Access Control Lists (ACLs): ACLs can be configured to filter traffic based on IP addresses and other parameters, improving network security by controlling access.

  • DHCP Snooping: Helps prevent rogue DHCP servers from assigning incorrect IP addresses to devices on the network.

  • IPsec: Supports encryption for secure communication between devices, especially in remote or distributed networks.

7. Management and Monitoring:

• CLI (Command-Line Interface): Advanced users can configure and manage the switch using CLI, providing full access to all configuration and diagnostic features.

• Web-Based GUI: For easier management, the switch also supports a web-based graphical user interface (GUI), allowing users to monitor and configure the switch with a simple point-and-click interface.

• SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol): SNMP allows integration with network management systems, enabling monitoring of the switch’s performance, traffic, and other metrics.

• Cisco DNA Integration: The switch can integrate with Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA) for network automation, analytics, and centralized management, enhancing operational efficiency and simplifying network management.

8. Power over Ethernet (PoE):

• PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at): The 4 x PoE+ ports allow the switch to provide both power and data over Ethernet cables. This is particularly useful for powering devices such as IP cameras, VoIP phones, and wireless access points without the need for separate power cables, making deployment easier and more cost-effective.

  • PoE+ supports up to 25.5W per port, which is enough for most PoE-powered devices.

9. Safety and Compliance:

• Certifications: The IE-4000-4T4P4G-E complies with several industrial and safety certifications, ensuring that the switch meets regulatory and safety standards required for industrial use.

  • UL and CE certifications for safety.

  • FCC compliance for electromagnetic compatibility.

• Industry Standards: The switch is compliant with a variety of Ethernet and industrial network standards, including IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.1Q (VLAN), and others to ensure interoperability with other industrial networking equipment.

10. Use Cases:

• Industrial Automation: This model is ideal for connecting PLCs, remote I/O devices, and other automation equipment, allowing seamless and secure communication across an industrial control network.

• Smart Manufacturing: Ideal for real-time data exchange between manufacturing machines, robots, sensors, and control systems.

• Energy and Utilities: Suitable for applications in smart grids, remote substations, and other energy distribution systems where reliable communication is essential for monitoring and control.

• Transportation: Can be used in intelligent transportation systems (ITS), including traffic management, toll booths, and even in transportation networks like trains or subways.

• IoT (Internet of Things): Can connect a wide range of IoT devices, enabling the collection, monitoring, and analysis of data from industrial sensors, machines, and other devices.

11. Power Supply:

• Redundant Power Supply: The switch supports redundant power supplies, ensuring that the device remains operational even in the event of a power failure, which is critical in industrial environments.

12. Form Factor:

• Rack-Mountable: The IE-4000-4T4P4G-E is designed to be mounted in a 19-inch rack, making it easy to install in control rooms, data centers, or industrial control systems.