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What is the Cisco Industrial Ethernet 2000 Switch?
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The Cisco Industrial Ethernet 2000 Switch is a compact, managed Layer 2 Ethernet switch designed for harsh industrial environments, offering rugged DIN-rail mounting, IP30 protection, and advanced traffic management.
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What are the key features of the Cisco IE 2000 Series?
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Key features include up to 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports, optional PoE/PoE+ support, SFP fiber interfaces, ring redundancy with ITU-T G.8032 ERPS, IGMP snooping, and secure management via SSH, SNMPv3, and RADIUS.
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What port configurations does the IE 2000 support?
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The IE 2000 is available with 5 or 8 copper Gigabit RJ-45 ports and up to two Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) slots for fiber connectivity, supporting Auto-MDI/MDIX and 10/100/1000 Mbps speeds.
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Does the Cisco IE 2000 Switch support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
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Yes, select Cisco IE 2000 models deliver PoE/PoE+ on all copper ports with up to 30 W per port and a total power budget of 60 W, ideal for IP cameras, wireless access points, and industrial sensors.
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What is the operating temperature range?
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The Cisco IE 2000 Switch operates reliably from –40 °C to 75 °C (–40 °F to 167 °F), making it suitable for extreme industrial and outdoor applications.
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What ingress protection rating does the IE 2000 offer?
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The Cisco IE 2000 Series carries an IP30 rating, providing dust ingress protection and solid environmental sealing for industrial automation and transportation networks.
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How do I mount the Cisco IE 2000 Switch?
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The Cisco IE 2000 Switch features a DIN-rail mounting bracket for quick installation in control cabinets, with captive screws and a low-profile design to save space.
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Which industrial Ethernet protocols are supported?
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The IE 2000 supports Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP), Enhanced Ethernet Ring Protection Switching (ERPS), IGMP snooping, and LLDP for topology discovery.
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What management interfaces are available?
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Administrators can manage the Cisco IE 2000 via Cisco IOS CLI, web-based GUI, Cisco Industrial Network Director, SNMPv1/v2/v3, RADIUS, and TACACS+ for centralized policy control.
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How does ring redundancy work on the IE 2000?
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Ring redundancy uses ITU-T G.8032 Ethernet Ring Protection Switching (ERPS) to detect link failures and restore network connectivity within 50 ms, ensuring zero-loss communication.
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What security features are built into the IE 2000?
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Security features include port-based IEEE 802.1X authentication, DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP Source Guard, and role-based access control to safeguard industrial networks.
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Can the IE 2000 be used in outdoor installations?
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Yes, with an optional IP66-rated enclosure and conformal coating, the Cisco IE 2000 Switch can withstand water jets, corrosive atmospheres, and UV exposure for outdoor deployments.
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How do I upgrade the firmware on a Cisco IE 2000?
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Firmware updates are performed via TFTP, FTP, or USB on the Cisco IOS image, with step-by-step CLI commands and automatic rollback in case of upgrade failure.
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How can I monitor the IE 2000 using SNMP?
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Enable SNMPv3 on the switch, configure community strings or user credentials, and use any SNMP manager to poll MIB-II, CISCO-PORT-STATS, and CISCO-ENTITY-FRU for real-time metrics.
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Which applications benefit from Cisco IE 2000 Switches?
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Typical applications include factory automation, oil and gas, transportation, smart cities, and utilities, where reliable, low-latency, and secure Ethernet connectivity is critical.
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What warranty and support options are available?
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Cisco offers a limited lifetime warranty, 24/7 technical support, and optional Cisco SMARTnet Service for software updates, rapid replacement, and advanced troubleshooting assistance.
