Cisco IE 5000 Series Switches: The Strong Kid on the Block

The Cisco IE 5000 is a rack mount, ruggedized switch that provides Layer-2 and Layer-3 line-rate aggregation and copper PoE connectivity in harsh environments.

Benefits of Using Cisco Industrial Ethernet 5000 Switches:

·       Highly  secure

·       Scalable for access and aggregation layer deployments

·       Provide stackable technologies for advanced network reliability

·       Ideal for IE applications where hardened products are required The series can easily and securely extend the enterprise network to harsh environments with a software-defined access extension for the Internet of Things (IoT). Moreover, they can enable connectivity in outdoor areas, warehouses, distribution centers, and roadways. All these features become possible using the powerful enterprise-grade intent-based network management platform, Cisco DNA Center.

Take a Rundown of the Cisco IE 5000 Features:

Built for a harsh environment and temperature range (-40° to 75°C), these switches can withstand vibration, shock, surge, and electrical noise. This series switch is ideal for use in utility industries, energy and process control, manufacturing, oil and gas field sites, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), city surveillance programs, and mining, among others.

The Cisco Industrial Ethernet 5000 Series Switch is designed to complement the industrial Ethernet portfolio of products.

The portfolio includes Cisco IE switches, such as:

·       Cisco IE 2000

·       Cisco IE 3200

·       Cisco IE 3300

·       Cisco IE 3400

·       Cisco IE 4000

·       Cisco IE 4010

It also contains utility-focused products, such as:

·       Cisco IE 2000U Industrial Ethernet Switches

·       Cisco 2500 Series Connected Grid Switches

Cisco IE 5000 series switch can deliver advanced security, data, video, and voice services over industrial networks through a user-friendly web device manager.

Those who have been so far suffering from delayed networking connectivity may find Cisco IE 5000 series switches for their excellent support design for very-delay-sensitive applications and time-sensitive networks. These switches:

1.     Deliver high-performance with 4x10 GE or 4x1GE uplinks and 24x1 GE downlinks

2.     Can be connected with new wireless access points and new HD IP cameras

3.     Provides high-speed, low-latency connectivity for PLCs, controllers, and associated I/O devices

Cisco IE 5000 Series serves requirements for those who require broader geographical scalability and longer distance connectivity. Implement IE 5000 when users need a switching system that has to deliver multiple rings and redundant ring topology for new network configurations.

What Else to Expect from Cisco IE 5000 Series Switch?

The series is made to control costs by limiting wiring, distribution panels, and circuit breakers. The series supports up to 12 PoE or PoE+ ports, thus requiring less space and reducing heat dissipation. Therefore, you can also reduce your networking equipment needs with its implementation. You can implement ready-to-use PoE devices, such as IP phones, cameras, and wireless access points. Then, you can perform simple switch replacements in case of failure without having to hire networking experts separately (when SwapDrive is used).

A quick review of the various advantages of the series:

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