CISCO IE-2000-4TS-B — 4-Port Industrial Managed Ethernet Switch | IE 2000 Series
Engineering Background
The CISCO Industrial Ethernet (IE) 2000 Series was purpose-engineered for mission-critical industrial networks where commercial-grade equipment fails. Deployed across power utilities, oil & gas pipelines, water treatment facilities, and discrete manufacturing lines, the IE 2000 platform delivers carrier-class Layer 2 switching in a hardened, compact form factor that withstands the harshest electrical and environmental conditions.
Product Positioning
The IE-2000-4TS-B is the baseline managed switch variant of the IE 2000 family, offering 4 × 10/100BASE-TX copper ports plus 2 × SFP combo uplinks. It is the preferred choice for field-level device integration — connecting PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, and I/O modules into a deterministic, VLAN-segmented industrial LAN. Its bottom-entry cable design and DIN-rail mount make it ideal for compact control cabinet installations.
Complete Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Part Number | IE-2000-4TS-B |
| Platform | Cisco Industrial Ethernet 2000 Series |
| Switch Type | Managed Layer 2 |
| Copper Ports | 4 × 10/100BASE-TX (RJ-45) |
| Uplink Ports | 2 × SFP combo (100/1000 Mbps) |
| Switching Capacity | 4.8 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 3.57 Mpps |
| MAC Address Table | 8,192 entries |
| VLAN Support | Up to 255 VLANs (IEEE 802.1Q) |
| Spanning Tree | STP, RSTP (802.1w), MSTP (802.1s) |
| QoS | 4 hardware queues, 802.1p, DSCP |
| Input Voltage | DC 24 V (18–60 V DC range) |
| Power Consumption | ≤ 12 W (max) |
| Operating Temperature | −40 °C to +70 °C |
| Storage Temperature | −40 °C to +85 °C |
| Relative Humidity | 5%–95% (non-condensing) |
| Mounting | DIN-rail (35 mm), bottom-entry cabling |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 45 × 135 × 105 mm |
| Weight | ~510 g |
| Protection Rating | IP30 |
| EMC Compliance | IEC 61000-4 series, FCC Part 15 Class A |
| Safety Certifications | UL 508, cUL, CE, ATEX Zone 2 |
| Industrial Protocols | IEC 61850, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP |
| Management | CLI (IOS), Web GUI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RMON |
| Security | 802.1X, Port Security, ACL, SSH v2, HTTPS |
| MTBF | > 500,000 hours |
Proven Application Environments
- Power & Energy: Substation automation (IEC 61850 GOOSE messaging), protection relay networks, SCADA RTU integration
- Oil & Gas: Pipeline monitoring, wellhead control panels, hazardous-area Zone 2 installations (ATEX)
- Water & Wastewater: Pump station control, distributed SCADA networks, remote telemetry units
- Discrete Manufacturing: PLC-to-HMI connectivity, robot cell networking, conveyor control systems
- Transportation: Trackside signaling, tunnel control, rail wayside equipment
- Building Automation: BACnet/IP backbone, fire & safety system integration
Engineering Advantages
- Extended Temperature Range: −40 °C to +70 °C operation eliminates the need for cabinet climate control in most climates
- Cisco IOS Software: Familiar CLI management, consistent with enterprise Cisco infrastructure — reduces training overhead
- IEC 61850 Native Support: GOOSE and MMS protocol support for protection and control applications without additional gateways
- Redundant Ring Topology: REP (Resilient Ethernet Protocol) and RSTP provide <50 ms failover for high-availability loops
- Bottom-Entry Cabling: Optimized for DIN-rail cabinet layouts — cables enter from below, preserving front-panel access
- Dual DC Power Inputs: Redundant 24 VDC inputs with alarm relay output for power-loss notification
- Compact Footprint: 45 mm width allows dense packing in narrow control panels
System Architecture & Signal Flow
In a typical substation or plant-floor deployment, the IE-2000-4TS-B occupies the field-level access layer:
- Field Devices (PLCs, RTUs, sensors) connect via RJ-45 copper ports (Port 1–4) at 10/100 Mbps
- Uplink SFP ports (Port 5–6) carry aggregated traffic via fiber to a distribution-layer switch (e.g., Cisco IE 4000/4010)
- VLAN segmentation isolates process control traffic from HMI/SCADA traffic at Layer 2
- QoS marking (DSCP/802.1p) prioritizes time-critical GOOSE or EtherNet/IP I/O traffic
- SNMP traps and syslog forward alarms to the plant historian or network management system (NMS)
Sourcing & Quality Verification
- All units sourced from authorized Cisco distribution channels or verified OEM-surplus with full traceability
- Each unit undergoes power-on functional testing and port-level verification before shipment
- Firmware version confirmed and documented; factory reset applied prior to dispatch
- Original Cisco packaging, labels, and documentation preserved where available
- Counterfeit-detection inspection performed per Cisco’s published anti-counterfeiting guidelines
- Certificate of conformity and test report available upon request
Procurement Process
- Inquiry: Submit your BOM or part number via email to support@konmask.com or WhatsApp +0086 19859288691
- Quotation: Receive a formal quotation with lead time and availability within 24 hours (business days)
- Order Confirmation: Purchase order or online checkout accepted; proforma invoice issued for wire transfer
- Quality Inspection: Pre-shipment inspection report and photos provided upon request
- Shipping: DHL / FedEx / UPS express worldwide; sea freight available for bulk orders; export documentation (CO, packing list, commercial invoice) included
- After-Sales: 12-month warranty; technical support via email within 1 business day
Technical FAQ
Q: Is the IE-2000-4TS-B compatible with Cisco Device Manager (CDM)?
A: Yes. CDM provides a web-based GUI for configuration without CLI knowledge, supported on all IE 2000 variants.
Q: Can this switch operate on 48 VDC from a standard industrial PSU?
A: Yes. The input voltage range is 18–60 VDC, covering both 24 V and 48 V DC bus standards.
Q: Does it support fiber uplinks for long-distance runs?
A: Yes. The 2 × SFP combo ports accept standard 100BASE-FX or 1000BASE-LX/SX SFP modules for distances up to 80 km (single-mode).
Q: What is the difference between IE-2000-4TS-B and IE-2000-4TS-G-B?
A: The -G- variant adds Gigabit copper ports (10/100/1000BASE-T) on all 4 access ports. The standard IE-2000-4TS-B provides 10/100 Mbps copper, which is sufficient for most field-device connections.
Q: Is PROFINET IRT (Isochronous Real-Time) supported?
A: The IE-2000-4TS-B supports PROFINET RT (Real-Time) Class 1 & 2. IRT (Class 3) requires the IE 4000/5000 series with hardware timestamping.
Q: Can I stack multiple IE-2000 units?
A: The IE 2000 does not support hardware stacking. Use REP ring topology or RSTP for multi-switch redundancy.
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