Description

The Cisco IE-4010-4S24P is part of the Cisco Industrial Ethernet 4000 Series (IE 4000). It is a managed industrial Ethernet switch designed to provide reliable, secure, and scalable network connectivity for industrial automation environments, smart manufacturing, energy management, and transportation systems. This model emphasizes high-density PoE (Power over Ethernet) capabilities and advanced redundancy features, making it ideal for deploying in harsh industrial environments where uptime, reliability, and security are critical.

1. General Features and Overview:

• Model: Cisco IE-4010-4S24P

• Series: Cisco Industrial Ethernet 4000 Series (IE 4000)

• Type: Managed Layer 2 and Layer 3 industrial Ethernet switch

• Designed For: Industrial environments, such as factories, smart grids, transportation, and energy systems, where high-port density and reliable network connectivity are essential.

2. Ports and Connectivity:

• 4 x Gigabit SFP Ports:

  • These fiber-optic SFP slots are designed for high-speed uplink connections to other switches or routers over long distances. The fiber uplink ports offer a wide range of modular transceivers, allowing for flexible network configurations (e.g., single-mode or multi-mode fiber).

  • These SFP ports are ideal for extending network connectivity over long distances in industrial campuses, remote locations, or connecting multiple industrial facilities.

• 24 x Gigabit PoE+ Ports (10/100/1000 Mbps):

  • These copper Ethernet ports provide Power over Ethernet (PoE+) functionality, which allows 24 devices to receive both data and power over a single Ethernet cable.

  • PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) delivers up to 25.5W per port, making it suitable for powering devices such as IP cameras, wireless access points, digital signage, and IoT sensors in remote or difficult-to-reach locations where traditional power sources are unavailable.

  • PoE also simplifies cabling infrastructure by reducing the need for separate power cables, which lowers installation costs and complexity.

3. Performance:

• Layer 2 and Layer 3 Switching:

  • Layer 2 Switching: Offers basic Ethernet switching functionality, including VLANs (Virtual LANs), Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Link Aggregation (LACP), and Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) to prevent network loops and provide redundancy.

  • Layer 3 Routing: Supports static routing and Routing Information Protocol (RIP) for inter-network routing, enabling the switch to operate as part of a larger network and route traffic between different subnets or IP networks.

• Forwarding Rate: The high-density ports on this switch allow for efficient handling of large volumes of industrial data and network traffic, which is essential for applications that demand real-time communication and high-bandwidth capabilities.

• Switching Capacity: Designed to handle significant network traffic from industrial IoT devices, sensors, controllers, and other connected devices, the IE-4010-4S24P ensures that your network can scale effectively without performance degradation.

4. Redundancy and Reliability:

• Industrial-Grade Durability: Built to operate in extreme environmental conditions, the IE-4010 series switches are rugged and capable of withstanding high temperatures, vibrations, and electromagnetic interference. This makes the switch ideal for deployments in factories, smart grids, transportation hubs, and outdoor environments.

• Redundancy Features:

  • Ethernet Ring Protection (ERP): Ensures that the network can recover quickly in case of a link failure by automatically rerouting traffic to an alternate path. This feature guarantees that network disruptions are minimized and service continuity is maintained.

  • Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP): Helps the network converge faster after topology changes, ensuring that the network can recover quickly from link or switch failures.

  • VRRP (Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol): Provides high availability by enabling multiple routers to work together for automatic failover, ensuring uninterrupted network access in the event of device failure.

5. Security:

• Advanced Security Features:

  • 802.1X Authentication: Ensures that only authorized devices can access the network by enforcing authentication before granting network access.

  • Port Security: Limits the number of MAC addresses per port, helping to prevent unauthorized access or potential attacks (e.g., MAC flooding).

  • Access Control Lists (ACLs): Allows administrators to define rules for traffic filtering, ensuring that sensitive data is protected and unauthorized traffic is blocked.

  • DHCP Snooping: Prevents rogue DHCP servers from assigning incorrect IP addresses to devices, mitigating the risk of IP address conflicts or man-in-the-middle attacks.

  • IPsec VPN: Provides secure communications between remote locations or devices, encrypting network traffic and ensuring data privacy across public or less-secure networks.

  • Secure Boot: Ensures that only trusted software is loaded on the device, preventing unauthorized firmware or malware from being executed during the boot process.

6. Management and Monitoring:

• CLI (Command-Line Interface): Offers advanced users the ability to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot the switch using command-line tools.

• Web-Based GUI: The Cisco Industrial Ethernet switches come with a graphical user interface that allows administrators to easily configure, monitor, and manage the device, providing a more intuitive and user-friendly experience.

• SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol): Facilitates centralized network monitoring by integrating with Network Management Systems (NMS) to track switch performance, configure alarms, and troubleshoot issues in real time.

• Cisco DNA Integration: The IE-4010-4S24P is designed to integrate seamlessly with Cisco’s Digital Network Architecture (DNA), enabling automation, analytics, and intelligent management for enhanced network optimization and performance.

7. Power over Ethernet (PoE):

• 24 PoE+ Ports: The 24 PoE+ ports on this switch are capable of powering a wide variety of PoE-enabled devices, including IoT sensors, cameras, wireless access points, and IP phones. This reduces the need for separate power infrastructure and simplifies installations in remote locations.

• PoE+ Power Budget: The PoE+ ports on this model are capable of delivering up to 25.5W per port, ensuring that even power-hungry devices such as high-resolution surveillance cameras or advanced wireless access points can be powered directly over Ethernet.

8. Safety and Compliance:

• Certifications: The switch meets industry safety standards, including:

  • UL for safety.

  • CE and FCC compliance for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).

  • RoHS compliance to reduce the use of hazardous substances.

• Environmental Compliance: The switch is designed to operate in harsh conditions, making it suitable for outdoor, remote, or high-vibration environments.

9. Use Cases:

• Industrial Automation: Perfect for connecting PLCs, HMIs, IoT devices, and sensors in smart factories, where the network needs to support real-time control and high data volumes.

• Smart Manufacturing: The PoE+ ports allow easy integration with IoT sensors, robots, and vision systems, facilitating data collection, monitoring, and real-time analytics in manufacturing environments.

• Energy and Utilities: The switch is ideal for energy management systems, smart grids, and substations where robust connectivity is required for monitoring, control, and automation.

• Transportation and Smart Cities: The switch can be deployed in smart city infrastructure, connecting traffic management systems, public safety cameras, smart lighting, and other IoT applications.

• Surveillance and Security: With PoE+ support, this switch can connect security cameras, access control systems, and video surveillance equipment across critical infrastructure sites.

10. Power Supply:

• Redundant Power Supply: The IE-4010-4S24P supports redundant power supplies, ensuring high availability and continuous operation in mission-critical applications.

11. Form Factor:

• Rack-Mountable: The IE-4010-4S24P can be mounted in a standard 19-inch rack, making it easy to integrate into industrial control rooms, data centers, or network operations centers (NOCs).