Cisco IE 2000 IE-2000-4TS-G-L 4-Port Data Industrial Ethernet DIN-Rail Switch with 2x 1G SFP, LAN Lite
- Switch
- Managed
- 4 x 10/100 + 2 x Gigabit SFP
- DIN Rail Mountable
Overview
The Cisco Industrial Ethernet 2000 (IE 2000) Series is a range of compact, ruggedized DIN-rail access switches that carry security, voice, and video traffic across industrial networks in sectors such as automotive, oil and gas, mining, transportation, and energy, using Cisco Resilient Ethernet Protocol (REP) and Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP) rings for fast convergence. The IE-2000-4TS-G-L is the four-downlink configuration with four Fast Ethernet copper downlinks and two Gigabit SFP uplinks, at the LAN Lite tier, Cisco's Layer 2 baseline: it provides Layer 2 switching, REP and MRP ring resiliency, VTPv2, IGMP snooping, EtherNet/IP and PROFINET, and security such as SSH, SNMPv3, TACACS+, and RADIUS, but not the 802.1x, ACLs, QoS policing, DHCP snooping, or IPv4 static routing that the LAN Base tier adds. This model pairs Fast Ethernet copper downlinks with two Gigabit SFP uplink slots, allowing Gigabit fiber uplinks for distance or electrical isolation. Cisco has placed the IE 2000 Series on end-of-sale and directs migrations to the Catalyst IE3x00 rugged series.
Technical Details
The Cisco IE 2000 IE-2000-4TS-G-L is a Layer 2 managed DIN-rail industrial Ethernet switch with four 10/100 Fast Ethernet copper downlink ports and two Gigabit SFP uplink ports, running Cisco IOS with the perpetual LAN Lite license. Switching capacity is 7.6 Gbps and the forwarding rate is 5.66 Mpps. It carries no Power over Ethernet, so all six ports are data-only. It operates over an extended temperature range of -40°C to +70°C in a vented enclosure and mounts on a DIN rail with dual DC power inputs and alarm relays. It connects industrial and OT devices such as PLCs, HMIs, drives, and sensors on the factory floor.
Best For
The IE-2000-4TS-G-L suits factory-floor, utility, and transportation networks that connect industrial and OT endpoints such as PLCs, HMIs, drives, and sensors and need rugged Layer 2 access with REP or MRP ring resiliency. Its fanless, extended-temperature DIN-rail design, IP30 rating, and dual DC power inputs fit harsh environments and unconditioned enclosures. The LAN Lite license is appropriate where basic Layer 2 switching is enough and advanced security, QoS, and routing are not required.
Not suitable if:
- you need 802.1x authentication, ACLs, QoS policing, DHCP snooping, or IPv4 static routing, since those require the LAN Base license tier
- you need full dynamic routing such as OSPF, EIGRP, or RIP, since that requires the separate IP Lite upgrade license
- you need fiber or SFP connectivity to the access devices, since this model's four downlinks are 10/100 copper RJ45
- you need to power devices such as ruggedized IP cameras or industrial wireless access points, since this is a data-only switch with no Power over Ethernet
- you need more access ports than the four Fast Ethernet downlinks this model provides
IE-2000-4TS-G-L Specifications
| Class & Licensing | |
|---|---|
| License Tier | LAN Lite |
| License Detail / MTBF | LAN Lite; MTBF 374,052 hours |
| Ports & Uplinks | |
| Port Speed | Fast Ethernet |
| Uplink Configuration | 2x 1G SFP |
| Performance & Scale | |
| Stacking | No |
| Switching Capacity | 7.6 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 5.66 Mpps |
| MAC Table | 8000 |
| Hardware & Memory | |
| DRAM | 256 MB |
| Flash | 64 MB |
| Power & Thermal | |
| Power Input / PSU | Dual-input DC; external DIN-rail power supply |
| Redundant PSU | Yes (dual DC inputs) |
| Cooling | Fanless |
| Physical & Environmental | |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 5.1 x 2.95 x 4.51 in (130 x 74.9 x 115 mm) |
| Weight | 2.45 lb (1.11 kg) |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +70°C (vented enclosure); -40°C to +60°C (sealed enclosure); -34°C to +75°C (fan/blower-equipped enclosure) |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS |
Part Number Decode
- IE-2000 — IE-2000 is the platform prefix, identifying the Cisco Industrial Ethernet 2000 Series, a managed DIN-rail switch running Cisco IOS.
- 4 — 4 is the downlink count, indicating four Fast Ethernet downlink ports.
- TS — TS is the port-configuration marker, indicating 10/100 Fast Ethernet copper downlinks with SFP uplink ports.
- G — G is the uplink-speed marker, indicating the two SFP uplinks are Gigabit (1 Gbps).
- L — L is the license suffix, indicating the perpetual LAN Lite tier, Cisco's Layer 2 baseline feature set.
Add-ons
| Image | Part Number | Product Title | Price | Add to cart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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GLC-ZX-SMD | Cisco GLC-ZX-SMD Transceiver Module | $2,893.00 | |
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GLC-FE-100FX | Cisco GLC-FE-100FX Transceiver Module | $182.00 | |
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GLC-T | Cisco GLC-T Transceiver Module | $189.00 | |
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GLC-TE | Cisco GLC-TE 1000BASE-T SFP — 100 m RJ-45 Copper | $216.00 | |
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GLC-BX-D | Cisco GLC-BX-D Transceiver Module | $942.00 | |
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GLC-BX-U | Cisco GLC-BX-U Transceiver Module | $942.00 | |
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GLC-T-RGD | Cisco GLC-T-RGD= Transceiver Module | $300.00 | View |
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GLC-FE-T-I | Cisco GLC-FE-T-I Transceiver Module | $298.00 | View |
FAQ
Does the Cisco IE-2000-4TS-G-L support PoE?
No. The Cisco IE-2000-4TS-G-L is a data-only industrial switch, and none of its six ports supply Power over Ethernet. It cannot power devices such as ruggedized IP cameras, industrial wireless access points, or IP phones. In the IE 2000 Series, Power over Ethernet is offered only on the 16PTC PoE+ models, which draw PoE power from the selected DIN-rail power supply. For a data-only rugged access switch, the IE-2000-4TS-G-L connects self-powered OT endpoints such as PLCs, HMIs, drives, and sensors.
What transceivers do the uplinks on the IE-2000-4TS-G-L use?
The IE-2000-4TS-G-L has four 10/100 Fast Ethernet RJ45 copper downlinks and two 1 Gigabit SFP uplink slots. Those SFP uplinks accept Gigabit optics such as Cisco 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX, and industrial-temperature GLC-RGD modules; they are 1 Gigabit slots and do not accept 10 Gigabit optics. Specific transceiver compatibility should be verified against the manufacturer's transceiver compatibility matrix at tmgmatrix.cisco.com. Transceivers are sold separately.
What is the difference between the IE-2000-4TS-G-L and the IE-2000-4TS-G-B?
The two switches share identical hardware, four 10/100 Fast Ethernet copper downlinks and two Gigabit SFP uplinks, and differ only in license tier. The -L model ships with LAN Lite, Cisco's Layer 2 baseline covering Layer 2 switching, REP and MRP rings, VTPv2, IGMP snooping, and security such as SSH, SNMPv3, and TACACS+. The -B model ships with LAN Base, which adds VTPv3, EtherChannel, Voice VLAN, FlexLink, 802.1x, DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP Source Guard, ACLs, MAC Authentication Bypass, Storm Control, ingress policing and egress queuing QoS, IPv4 static routing, IPv6 host support, and MODBUS TCP/IP.
Can the IE-2000-4TS-G-L do Layer 3 routing?
No. The IE-2000-4TS-G-L runs the LAN Lite license and is a Layer 2 switch with no IP routing. LAN Base adds IPv4 static routing only. Full dynamic routing, including RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, VRF Lite, and PIM multicast, requires the separately purchased IP Lite Cisco IOS upgrade license, which is available as an upgrade from LAN Lite or LAN Base. BGP is not supported on the IE 2000. Without the IP Lite upgrade, this switch provides Layer 2 switching only.
Can the IE-2000-4TS-G-L be stacked?
No. The Cisco IE 2000 Series does not support switch stacking, and the IE-2000-4TS-G-L cannot be combined into a stack with a single management plane. Industrial resiliency is instead provided at the network level through Cisco Resilient Ethernet Protocol (REP) and Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP) ring topologies, together with dual DC power inputs and alarm relays. These ring protocols deliver fast reconvergence around a link or switch failure without stacking.
What are the environmental and operating specifications of the IE-2000-4TS-G-L?
The IE-2000-4TS-G-L is a hardened, fanless DIN-rail switch. Its operating temperature range is -40°C to +70°C in a vented enclosure, -40°C to +60°C in a sealed enclosure, and -34°C to +75°C in a fan- or blower-equipped enclosure. It carries an IP30 ingress-protection rating, mounts on a standard DIN rail, and accepts dual DC power inputs with two alarm inputs and one alarm output relay. It is built for shock and vibration per IEC 60068 and rated to 30G operational shock. Reliability is rated at a mean time between failures of 374,052 hours, and Cisco backs the hardware with a five-year limited warranty.
Does the IE-2000-4TS-G-L require a subscription to operate?
No. The switch runs on its included perpetual LAN Lite Cisco IOS license indefinitely. A Cisco Catalyst Center Essentials term subscription is optional and adds centralized management, assurance, and automation for the switch; Catalyst Center Advantage is not available on the IE 2000. The switch keeps forwarding and switching on its base license whether or not that subscription is active, so no ongoing subscription is required for normal operation.
Is the Cisco IE-2000-4TS-G-L end of life?
Yes, the Cisco IE 2000 Series is end-of-sale. Cisco's End-of-Sale and End-of-Life announcement for the Industrial Ethernet 2000 Series set the last day to order at July 26, 2024, and the last date of support at July 31, 2029. Units remain fully supported through that support window, and customers with active service contracts continue to receive Cisco TAC support. Cisco directs new deployments and migrations to the Catalyst IE3x00 rugged series, which runs Cisco IOS XE.
What condition is the IE-2000-4TS-G-L sold in, and what warranty applies?
The Cisco IE-2000-4TS-G-L is sold new and factory-sealed. It is covered by a Network Devices Inc. one-year warranty and a 30-day return policy.
