Cisco IE-2000-8TC-G-E Full English Product Description

1. Short Sales Title (For Quotation & E-commerce Listing)

2. Official Product Overview

Model Suffix Breakdown

• 8T: 8×10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet RJ45 downlink ports, non-PoE unpowered copper interfaces
• C: Dual-media combo uplink ports, each port supports either Gigabit RJ45 copper or Gigabit SFP fiber transceiver (single media active at one time)
• G: Gigabit-capable uplink interfaces, distinct from FE-only uplink IE-2000 models
• E: Extended wide-temperature industrial SKU, reinforced PCB thermal layout and enhanced EMC filtering for stable operation in fully sealed uncooled cabinets

3. Port & Industrial Hardware Specifications

• 8 × 10/100BASE-TX RJ45 Fast Ethernet downlink ports, auto-negotiate 100M/10M, No PoE power delivery
• 2 × Gigabit combo uplink ports (shared dual-media slot: either 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 or Gigabit SFP fiber; SFP takes priority if both media connected simultaneously)
• Compatible SFP transceivers: 1000BASE-SX/LX/ZX, industrial 100BASE-FX optical modules
• Dual redundant 12–57 VDC SELV isolated power terminal inputs for seamless power failover redundancy
• Dedicated alarm relay terminal block for external fault signal output (1A@24VDC / 0.5A@48VDC) to trigger cabinet alarm lights, buzzers or remote monitoring relays
• Switching Capacity: 7.6 Gbps Non-Blocking
• Forwarding Rate (64-byte packets): 5.6 Mpps
• Memory: 256MB ECC DDR2 DRAM, front-access hot-swappable 128MB SD flash card for offline configuration backup and zero-touch equipment replacement
• MAC Address Table: 8,192 entries; Jumbo Frame support up to 9000-byte MTU
• Console interfaces: RJ45 RS232 serial console + mini-USB port for local offline configuration and fault troubleshooting
• Status LED indicators: Per-port link/activity LED, system power, dual power input status, over-temperature and fault alarm LEDs
• Mounting options: Standard DIN rail mounting, wall/panel mounting brackets included
• Thermal design: Variable-speed cooling fan with auto speed adjustment based on internal chassis temperature
• Industrial compliance certifications: IEC 61850-3, IEEE 1613 Class 2 substation-grade EMC, CE, RoHS, UL Class I Div 2 hazardous location certified
• Conformal coating compatible PCB layout for corrosive high-humidity environments
• Dimensions (H × W × D): 130 mm × 110 mm × 115 mm (5.12” × 4.33” × 4.53”)
• Weight: 1.45 kg (3.20 lbs)

4. Full Layer 2 Industrial Switching & Redundancy Functions

• Up to 4096 IEEE 802.1Q tagged VLANs, port-based VLAN, voice VLAN for industrial intercom VoIP systems
• 8 priority egress queues with Strict Priority / WRR QoS scheduling, prioritizing real-time PLC control signals, low-latency surveillance video and safety sensor data
• IEEE 802.3ad LACP static link aggregation for uplink bandwidth expansion and automatic failover
• IGMP Snooping v1/v2/v3 with built-in IGMP Querier, optimized for multi-camera industrial video multicast streams
• LLDP & LLDP-MED automatic industrial endpoint discovery for PLC controllers, IP cameras and industrial wireless gateways
• Port mirroring, RSPAN remote mirroring, RSTP/MSTP spanning tree, Cisco REP Resilient Ethernet Protocol for zero-failover industrial ring topologies
• Broadcast/multicast/unicast storm control to eliminate broadcast storms disrupting production machinery and safety interlock systems
• Native industrial automation protocol support: EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP optimization, IEEE 1588v2 Precision Time Protocol
• sFlow full traffic monitoring for industrial network performance diagnosis, latency testing and fault troubleshooting

5. Industrial-Grade Security Suite

• Multi-level password-protected management access, HTTPS encrypted web GUI, SSH encrypted CLI remote access
• IEEE 802.1X port-based authentication, supports local user database + RADIUS/TACACS+ centralized authentication
• Hardware-accelerated L2-L4 ACL traffic filtering to isolate unauthorized communication between industrial field devices
• Port security with static MAC address binding and port lockdown for fixed field equipment
• Secure boot mechanism, encrypted configuration file storage, SD card secure profile synchronization
• Multi-trigger alarm output for link down, dual power loss, over-temperature threshold crossing and configuration failure events

6. Rugged Extended Environmental & Energy-Saving Features

• Operating temperature range (E extended specification):
  • Vented cabinets: -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
  • Sealed/unventilated cabinets: -40°C to +60°C (-40°F to 140°F)
• Storage temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• Relative Humidity: 5%–95% non-condensing
• Enhanced reinforced EMC/EMI immunity, robust against interference from industrial frequency converters, heavy-duty motors and welding equipment
• IEEE 802.3az EEE Energy Efficient Ethernet to reduce idle port power consumption
• Variable fan speed control cuts power draw and operational acoustic noise under light traffic loads
• Dual redundant DC power inputs eliminate single point of power failure for mission-critical industrial OT networks
• Reinforced PCB thermal layout for stable long-term continuous operation in fully sealed uncooled enclosures

7. Comprehensive IOS Management Interfaces

• Full native Cisco IOS CLI for advanced industrial network configuration and deep fault troubleshooting
• Intuitive HTML5 web-based device manager GUI for simplified daily OT maintenance without CLI expertise
• TFTP/FTP firmware upgrade with dual redundant firmware partitions to avoid device bricking during upgrades
• Removable SD flash card for offline configuration backup, batch zero-touch deployment and profile synchronization
• SNMP v1/v2c/v3 fully compatible with industrial SCADA systems and third-party unified network monitoring platforms
• Pre-built industrial Smartport templates for one-click configuration of IP cameras, PLC controllers, industrial wireless APs and intercom devices
• Fully integrated with Cisco Industrial Network Director for unified OT network topology visualization and mass zero-touch batch deployment

9. Reliability & Compliance Parameters

• Operating Temp: -40°C ~ +70°C (vented cabinet); -40°C ~ +60°C (sealed cabinet, E extended rating)
• Storage Temp: -40°C ~ +85°C
• Relative Humidity: 5% to 95%, non-condensing
• Mechanical resistance: IEC 60068-2-6 vibration standard, IEC 60068-2-27 shock resistance certified
• Global certifications: CE, UL, RoHS, IEC 61850-3, IEEE 1613 Class 2, Class I Div 2 hazardous location
• MTBF: 374,052 hours under standard industrial operating conditionsCisco
• Warranty: Cisco Limited 5-Year Industrial Hardware Warranty

10. Typical Industrial Deployment Scenarios

• Underground mining mid-density edge switch with extended temperature rating for dust/humid underground control networks
• Offshore oil & gas compact cabinet aggregation switch for remote monitoring PLC and fiber-connected surveillance cameras
• Intelligent transportation roadside cabinet switch enduring extreme summer heat and winter cold with fiber uplink to traffic control center
• Distributed solar/wind energy substation edge switch for remote sensor and monitoring equipment networking
• Medium automated production line control network switch installed inside uncooled machine enclosures

11. Standard Package Contents

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