Cisco IE 2000 IE-2000-8TC-G-N 8-Port Data Industrial Ethernet DIN-Rail Switch with 2x 1G Combo, Enhanced LAN Base
- Switch
- Managed
- 8 x 10/100 + 2 x combo Gigabit (RJ-45/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 automotive, oil and gas, mining, transportation, and energy, using Cisco Resilient Ethernet Protocol (REP) and Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP) ring resiliency in place of switch stacking. The IE-2000-8TC-G-N is the eight-port data-only configuration with Gigabit combo uplinks at the Enhanced LAN Base tier, and its distinguishing feature is Layer 2 1:1 static NAT (L2NAT): line-rate hardware address translation that lets duplicate IP addresses coexist across Layer 2 machine cells, which is what separates it from the LAN Base IE-2000-8TC-G-B and the 1588-only IE-2000-8TC-G-E. It also includes IEEE 1588v2 PTP and is upgrade-capable to the IP Lite license for full dynamic routing. Dual DC power inputs and alarm relays keep it serviceable in unconditioned enclosures on the factory floor. Cisco names the Catalyst IE3x00 rugged series as the recommended replacement for the end-of-sale IE 2000.
Technical Details
The Cisco IE 2000 IE-2000-8TC-G-N is a Layer 2+ managed, compact DIN-rail industrial Ethernet switch with eight 10/100 Fast Ethernet copper downlink ports and two 1G combo uplink ports (SFP or RJ45), running Cisco IOS with the perpetual Enhanced LAN Base license. Switching capacity is 7.6 Gbps and forwarding rate is 5.66 Mpps. It carries no Power over Ethernet, so all eight access ports are data-only. Enhanced LAN Base adds Layer 2 1:1 static NAT (L2NAT) and IEEE 1588v2 PTP on top of the LAN Base security, QoS, and IPv4 static routing feature set. It operates from -40°C to +70°C in a vented enclosure, is rated IP30, and mounts on a DIN rail with dual DC power inputs. It connects industrial and OT endpoints such as PLCs, HMIs, drives, and industrial sensors on factory-floor and utility networks.
Best For
The IE-2000-8TC-G-N suits industrial machine-cell access where duplicate IP addressing must be resolved without redesigning each skid, connecting up to eight PLCs, HMIs, drives, and industrial sensors on the factory floor and in utility substations. Its Enhanced LAN Base license adds Layer 2 1:1 static NAT and IEEE 1588v2 PTP over LAN Base security, QoS, and IPv4 static routing, and the two 1G combo uplinks aggregate back to the distribution layer. Its -40°C to +70°C rating, IP30 fanless DIN-rail design, and dual DC inputs make it a fit for harsh, unconditioned enclosures.
Not suitable if:
- you need uplinks faster than 1 Gigabit, since the IE 2000 Series tops out at Gigabit combo uplinks
- you need full dynamic routing such as OSPF or EIGRP, since that requires the separately purchased IP Lite upgrade license
- you do not need Layer 2 NAT or IEEE 1588, since a lower LAN Lite or LAN Base tier would be sufficient
- you need more than eight access ports
- you need to power devices such as ruggedized IP cameras or industrial wireless access points, since this switch has no Power over Ethernet
IE-2000-8TC-G-N Specifications
| Class & Licensing | |
|---|---|
| License Tier | Enhanced LAN Base |
| License Detail / MTBF | Enhanced LAN Base; MTBF 374,052 hours |
| Ports & Uplinks | |
| Port Speed | Fast Ethernet |
| Uplink Configuration | 2x 1G Combo |
| 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 3.6 x 5.26 in (130 x 91.4 x 134 mm) |
| Weight | 3.45 lb (1.56 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 of managed, ruggedized DIN-rail switches running Cisco IOS.
- 8 — 8 is the downlink count, indicating eight 10/100 Fast Ethernet copper downlink ports.
- TC — TC is the port-type marker, where T indicates 10/100 copper downlinks and C indicates two combo uplinks that accept an SFP or an RJ45 connection.
- G — G is the Gigabit marker, indicating the two combo uplink ports run at 1 Gigabit rather than 100M.
- N — N is the license suffix for the Enhanced LAN Base tier, which adds Layer 2 1:1 static NAT (L2NAT) and IEEE 1588v2 PTP over LAN Base.
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-2000-8TC-G-N support PoE?
No. The Cisco IE-2000-8TC-G-N is a data-only switch, and all eight 10/100 Fast Ethernet access ports carry no Power over Ethernet. It cannot power devices such as ruggedized IP cameras or industrial wireless access points. Power over Ethernet on the IE 2000 Series is offered only on the 16PTC models, which include four PoE+ ports fed from the external DIN-rail power supply; no eight-port IE 2000 switch provides PoE.
What transceivers do the uplinks on the IE-2000-8TC-G-N use?
The two combo uplink ports on the Cisco IE-2000-8TC-G-N each accept either a 1-Gigabit SFP transceiver or an RJ45 copper connection. These are Gigabit combo ports and support 100M and 1G SFPs, not 10G SFP+ optics, which the IE 2000 Series does not support. 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-2000-8TC-G-N and the IE-2000-8TC-G-B?
Both switches share identical hardware, eight 10/100 Fast Ethernet copper ports and two 1G combo uplinks. The IE-2000-8TC-G-B ships with LAN Base, which adds VTPv3, EtherChannel, Voice VLAN, FlexLink, 802.1x, DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP Source Guard, ACLs, QoS ingress policing and egress shaping, IPv4 static routing, IPv6 host support, and MODBUS TCP/IP. The IE-2000-8TC-G-N is Enhanced LAN Base, which adds Layer 2 1:1 static NAT (L2NAT) and IEEE 1588v2 PTP on top of that LAN Base set. The related IE-2000-8TC-G-E adds only 1588, without L2NAT.
Does the IE-2000-8TC-G-N support Layer 2 NAT and IEEE 1588 PTP?
Yes. As the Enhanced LAN Base model, the IE-2000-8TC-G-N supports Layer 2 1:1 static NAT (L2NAT), line-rate hardware address translation that lets duplicate IP addresses coexist across Layer 2 machine cells, which is its defining feature over the LAN Base IE-2000-8TC-G-B and the 1588-only IE-2000-8TC-G-E. It also includes IEEE 1588v2 Precision Time Protocol through its onboard 1588v2 FPGA for sub-microsecond time synchronization. The switch supports up to 128 NAT translation entries.
Can the IE-2000-8TC-G-N do Layer 3 routing?
The IE-2000-8TC-G-N is a Layer 2+ switch with the Enhanced LAN Base license, which includes IPv4 static routing and Layer 2 NAT but no dynamic routing protocols. Full dynamic routing, including RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, VRF Lite, and PIM for Layer 3 multicast, requires the separately purchased IP Lite upgrade license, which also adds IPv6 static routing and OSPFv3. Without that upgrade the switch routes only static IPv4 routes.
Can the IE-2000-8TC-G-N be stacked?
No. The Cisco IE 2000 Series does not support switch stacking. Redundancy on industrial networks is provided instead through ring protocols, Cisco Resilient Ethernet Protocol (REP) and Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP), together with dual DC power inputs and alarm relays. To scale, deploy additional IE 2000 switches and interconnect them in a REP or MRP ring rather than a stack.
What are the operating temperature and environmental ratings of the IE-2000-8TC-G-N?
The IE-2000-8TC-G-N operates from -40°C to +70°C in a vented enclosure with 40 LFM airflow, -40°C to +60°C in a sealed enclosure with no airflow, and -34°C to +75°C in a fan- or blower-equipped enclosure with 200 LFM airflow. It is rated to IP30, is fanless, and mounts on a DIN rail with dual DC power inputs for supply redundancy, along with alarm relay inputs and an output relay. Its mean time between failures (MTBF) is 374,052 hours, and Cisco provides a five-year limited hardware warranty. These ratings suit factory-floor, utility, substation, and transportation environments.
Does the IE-2000-8TC-G-N require a subscription to operate?
No. The switch runs on its included perpetual Cisco IOS Enhanced LAN Base license indefinitely. A Cisco Catalyst Center Essentials term subscription, available in 3-, 5-, and 7-year options, is optional and adds centralized management, assurance, and automation; the switch keeps forwarding and switching on its base license whether or not that subscription is active. Cisco Catalyst Center Advantage is not available on the IE 2000 Series.
Is the Cisco IE-2000-8TC-G-N end of life?
Yes. Cisco has published End-of-Sale and End-of-Life notices for the Industrial Ethernet 2000 Series. The last day to order the affected IE 2000 switches was July 26, 2024, and the last date of support is July 31, 2029; customers with active service contracts continue to receive Cisco TAC support until then. Cisco names the Catalyst IE3x00 rugged series, which runs Cisco IOS XE, as the recommended replacement. New, factory-sealed inventory continues to be available.
What condition is the IE-2000-8TC-G-N sold in, and what warranty applies?
The Cisco IE-2000-8TC-G-N is sold new and factory-sealed. It is covered by a Network Devices Inc. one-year warranty and a 30-day return policy.
