Description
Product Overview of the Cisco Industrial Ethernet 2000 Series Switch
The Cisco IE-2000-8TC-L is part of the Industrial Ethernet 2000 Series, designed to meet the unique networking needs of industrial environments. With 8 Ethernet ports and 2 Combo Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) ports, this Layer 2 Managed Switch provides a reliable and robust solution for industrial networking.
Understanding Industrial Ethernet Switches
Industrial Ethernet switches are specialized networking devices designed to operate in harsh industrial environments. They provide connectivity for various devices in manufacturing plants, utility sites, and other industrial settings, ensuring seamless communication and data transfer.
Features of Cisco IE-2000-8TC-L Industrial Ethernet Switch8 Ethernet Ports
The switch comes equipped with 8 Ethernet ports, allowing multiple devices to connect to the network simultaneously. These ports support twisted-pair Fast Ethernet connections.
2 Combo SFP Ports
In addition to the Ethernet ports, the switch features 2 Combo SFP ports. These Combo ports support Small Form-Factor pluggable modules, offering flexibility in connectivity options.
Twisted Pair Fast Ethernet
The switch supports Fast Ethernet over twisted pair cables, providing reliable and high-speed data transfer suitable for industrial applications.
Layer 2 Managed Switch
Being a Layer 2 Managed Switch, the IE-2000-8TC-L offers advanced management capabilities at the data link layer of the OSI model. This includes features like VLAN support and traffic management.
Importance of Industrial Ethernet Switches in Manufacturing
Industrial Ethernet switches play a crucial role in manufacturing environments:
Robust Construction
Designed to withstand harsh conditions, industrial switches are rugged and durable, ensuring continuous operation even in challenging environments.
Real-time Communication
In industrial settings, real-time communication is often critical. Industrial Ethernet switches provide low-latency and high-bandwidth connections for timely data transfer.
Device Connectivity
These switches facilitate the connection of various devices, including sensors, actuators, and control systems, creating a networked infrastructure in industrial facilities.
Benefits of Using Cisco IE-2000-8TC-L Industrial Ethernet SwitchScalability
With 8 Ethernet ports and 2 Combo SFP ports, the IE-2000-8TC-L offers scalability, allowing for the connection of multiple devices and expansion of the network as needed.
Flexibility in Connectivity
The Combo SFP ports provide flexibility in connectivity options, accommodating both twisted-pair Ethernet and fiber-optic connections based on the specific requirements of the industrial environment.
Advanced Management Features
As a Layer 2 Managed Switch, the IE-2000-8TC-L allows for advanced management of network traffic, VLAN configuration, and other essential features to optimize network performance.
Use Cases for Cisco IE-2000-8TC-L Industrial Ethernet SwitchManufacturing Plants
In manufacturing plants, the IE-2000-8TC-L can connect various machines and control systems, enabling seamless communication and coordination for efficient production processes.
Utility Sites
At utility sites such as power plants or water treatment facilities, the switch can facilitate communication between different systems, ensuring reliable and continuous operations.
Transportation Systems
In transportation systems like railways or airports, industrial switches play a vital role in connecting surveillance cameras, sensors, and control systems for effective monitoring and management.
High Performance
The IE-2000-8TC-L Cisco Industrial Ethernet 2000 Series Managed Switch is a rugged, industrial-grade switch designed for use in harsh industrial environments. It is specifically designed to withstand extreme temperatures, vibration, and electromagnetic interference.
This switch has 8 10/100Base-TX RJ-45 ports and 2 Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports. It also has a built-in web interface which allows the switch to be configured, managed, and monitored remotely.
One of the main features of this switch is its industrial-grade design. It is built to withstand extreme temperatures, vibration, and electromagnetic interference, making it suitable for use in environments such as factories, transportation systems, and other industrial settings.
This product switch also has several advanced security features, including Access Control Lists (ACLs), port security, and Secure Shell (SSH) protocol support. These features help to ensure that the switch and the network it connects to are protected against unauthorized access and other security threats.
In addition, the switch supports various protocols such as IEEE 802.1D (Spanning Tree Protocol), IEEE 802.1w (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol), and IEEE 802.1s (Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol) which allows for the creation of a redundant network, providing a high availability network infrastructure.
This product switch also supports Quality of Service (QoS) features, which allows network administrators to prioritize different types of traffic and ensure that critical data is delivered quickly and efficiently.
Compliant Standards
The IE-2000-8TC-L Cisco Industrial Ethernet 2000 Series Managed Switch is compliant with a variety of industry standards, ensuring that it is compatible with other devices and networks and that it meets certain performance and security requirements. Some of the compliant standards for this switch include:
- IEEE 802.3: This standard defines the physical and data link layers of the OSI model, including Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet. This item supports all of these Ethernet standards.
- IEEE 802.1D: This standard defines the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), which is used to prevent loops in a network by blocking certain links and creating a loop-free topology. This item supports STP.
- IEEE 802.1w: This standard defines the Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), which is a faster version of STP that converges faster after a topology change. This model supports RSTP.
- IEEE 802.1s: This standard defines the Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP), which allows for multiple STP instances to run simultaneously on a network, creating multiple loop-free topologies. This model supports MSTP.
- IEEE 802.1p: This standard defines Quality of Service (QoS) tagging, which allows network administrators to prioritize different types of traffic and ensure that critical data is delivered quickly and efficiently. This item supports QoS tagging.
- IEEE 802.1X: This standard defines port-based network access control, which can be used to authenticate and authorize users and devices before allowing them to connect to the network. This model supports 802.1X authentication.
- IEEE 802.3af: This standard defines Power over Ethernet (PoE), which allows devices such as IP phones and wireless access points to be powered using the same cable as their data connection. This model does not support PoE.
Detail Information
The IE-2000-8TC-L Cisco Industrial Ethernet 2000 Series Managed Switch is a rugged, industrial-grade switch designed for use in harsh industrial environments. It is specifically designed to withstand extreme temperatures, vibration, and electromagnetic interference. The following is a more detailed information about the features and specifications of This product switch:
- Ports: The switch has 8 10/100Base-TX RJ-45 ports and 2 Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports. The RJ-45 ports are 10/100Base-TX, and the SFP ports are Gigabit Ethernet.
- Management: The switch has a built-in web interface that allows the switch to be configured, managed, and monitored remotely. It also supports Telnet and SSH for command-line access, and HTTPS for web-based management.
- Industrial-grade Design: The switch is built to withstand extreme temperatures, vibration, and electromagnetic interference, making it suitable for use in environments such as factories, transportation systems, and other industrial settings.
- Security: The switch has several advanced security features, including Access Control Lists (ACLs), port security, and Secure Shell (SSH) protocol support. These features help to ensure that the switch and the network it connects to are protected against unauthorized access and other security threats.
- Protocols: The switch supports various protocols such as IEEE 802.1D (Spanning Tree Protocol), IEEE 802.1w (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol), and IEEE 802.1s (Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol) which allows for the creation of a redundant network, providing a high availability network infrastructure.
- Quality of Service (QoS): The switch supports QoS features, which allow network administrators to prioritize different types of traffic and ensure that critical data is delivered quickly and efficiently.
- Power supply: The switch is powered by an external power supply, which is not included in the package.
General Information about this Cisco IE-2000-8TC-L
- Manufacturer: Cisco
- Part Number or SKU# IE-2000-8TC-L
- Product Series: IE-2000
- Product Type: Ethernet Switch
Interfaces/Ports for 8 Ports Switch
- Total Number of Network Ports: 10
- Token Ring Port: No
- LRE Port: No
- Uplink Port: Yes
- Bypass: No
- Modular: No
- Management Port: Yes
- USB: Yes
- Stack Port: No
- Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports: 10
I/O Expansions of L2 Switch
- Number of Total Expansion Slots: 2
- Expansion Slot Type: SFP
- Shared SFP Slot: Yes
Media & Performance
- Media Type Supported: Twisted Pair
- Ethernet Technology: Fast Ethernet
- Ethernet Technology: Gigabit Ethernet
- Network Technology: 10/100/1000Base-T
- Network Technology: 10/100Base-TX
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces: 8 x 100Base-TX RJ-45 2 x SFP (mini-GBIC)
- Expansion Slots: 1 (total) / 1 (free) x SD Memory Card
Networking
- Virtual interfaces (VLANs): 255
- MAC Address Table Size: 8K entries
- Routing Protocol: IGMP
- Remote Management Protocol: SNMP 3, SSH
- Authentication Method: Secure Shell (SSH), RADIUS, TACACS+
- Compliant Standards: IEEE 802.1x
Features
- DHCP support, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) support, Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) support, Quality of Service (QoS), Port Security
Network & Communication
- Layer Supported: 2
Management & Protocols
- Manageable: Yes
- Management-
- Telnet
- SNMP
- Web Based Management
- HTTPS
- LMS
- SNMP v3
- QoS
Memory
- Standard Memory: 256 MB
- Memory Technology: DRAM
- Flash Memory: 64 MB
- Memory Card Supported: SD
Reliability
- MTBF: 374052 Hours
Power Description
- PoE (RJ-45) Port: No
- Power Source: Power Supply
- Redundant Power Supply Supported: Yes
Environmental Parameters
- Humidity Range Operating: 5 – 95% (non-condensing)
- Min Storage Temperature: -40 °F
- Max Storage Temperature: 185 °F
Miscellaneous
- Safety Certifications-
- UL/CSA 60950-1
- EN 60950-1
- CB to IEC 60950-1 (with country deviations)
- NOM to NOM-019-SCF1 (through partners and distributors)
- CE
- EMC Emissions and Immunity Compliance-
- FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Class A
- EN 55022A Class A
- VCCI Class A
- AS/NZS CISPR 22 Class A, AS/NZS CISPR 24
- CISPR11 Class A, CISPR22 Class A
- ICES 003 Class A
- Industry Standards-
- UL 508
- CSA C22.2 No. 142
- EN 61131-2 (Programmable Controllers)
- Protective Coating
- Substation (IEEE 1613, IEC 61850-3) KEMA**
- Lloyd’s Register Type Approval – ENV2 or ENV3
- British, German Lloyds
- Marine (LR, BV, GL, DnV, Rina ABS, KR)
- RA 156-165 Mhz 24 dBuV/M – Class A is 50 dBuV/M – Marine Band
- Railway EN 50155
- NEMA TS-2
- IP30
- ODVA Industrial EtherNet/IP
- PROFINETv2
- IEC/EN 61000-4-5 (Surge 2 kV/1 kV)
- IEC/EN 61000-4-6 (Conducted Immunity, 10V/emf)
- IEC/EN 61000-4-8 (Power Frequency Magnetic Field Immunity)
- IEC/EN 61000-4-9 (Pulse Magnetic Field Immunity)
- IEC/EN 61000-4-10 (Oscillatory Magnetic Field Immunity)
- IEC/EN 61000-4-11 (AC power Voltage Immunity)
- IEC/EN 61000-4-29 (Voltage Dips Immunity)
- IEC/EN 61000-6-1 (Immunity for Light Industrial Environments)
- IEC/EN 61000-6-4 Class A
- EN 61326
- Environmentally Friendly: Yes
- Environmental Certification: RoHS
In summary, the Cisco IE-2000-8TC-L Industrial Ethernet 2000 Series Layer 2 Managed Switch, with its 8 Ethernet ports, 2 Combo SFP ports, and Fast Ethernet support, provides a robust networking solution for industrial environments. Whether deployed in manufacturing plants, utility sites, or transportation systems, this switch offers scalability, flexibility, and advanced management features to ensure reliable and efficient communication. As part of Cisco’s industrial networking solutions, the IE-2000-8TC-L contributes to the seamless integration of devices in industrial settings, supporting the digital transformation of industrial processes.
