Cisco Industrial Ethernet 2000U IE-2000U-16TC-G-X 16-Port Data Conformal-Coated DIN-Rail Switch with 2x 1G Combo, LAN Base
- Cisco Industrial Ethernet 2000U Series
- Switch
- 20 Ports
- Managed
Overview
The Cisco Industrial Ethernet 2000U Series is a line of compact, fanless, ruggedized DIN-rail access switches for substation, utility, and factory-floor networks, running classic Cisco IOS for familiar management and long-term investment protection. The IE-2000U-16TC-G-X is the twenty-port configuration with sixteen 10/100 Fast Ethernet copper downlinks, two Gigabit Ethernet combo uplinks, and two Fast Ethernet combo uplinks, shipping with the LAN Base image for Layer 2 switching. It is the conformal-coated variant of the 16TC-G: an added protective coating on its circuit boards guards against humidity, condensation, dust, and corrosive or contaminated atmospheres. It carries the same IEEE 1588v2 PTP and Parallel Redundancy Protocol as the other high-port models, and its universal wide-range 12-48 VDC input and fanless convection cooling are the line's key resiliency differentiators. Layer 3 routing is added later as a field-upgradable, perpetual IP Services license rather than a hardware change.
Technical Details
The Cisco Industrial Ethernet 2000U IE-2000U-16TC-G-X is a Layer 2 managed hardened DIN-rail switch with sixteen 10/100 Fast Ethernet copper downlink ports, two Gigabit Ethernet combo uplink ports, and two Fast Ethernet combo uplink ports, for twenty ports total, running Cisco IOS with the LAN Base license and finished with a conformal coating for corrosive and high-humidity atmospheres. Switching capacity is 7.6 Gbps and the forwarding rate is 5.66 Mpps. It carries no Power over Ethernet, so all twenty ports are data-only. It supports IEEE 1588v2 Precision Time Protocol and Parallel Redundancy Protocol for zero-loss IEC 62439-3 redundancy, and it accepts a redundant universal wide-range 12-48 VDC power input. It operates from -40°C to +70°C in a vented enclosure. It connects industrial and OT devices such as PLCs, HMIs, drives, and industrial sensors in substations and harsh process environments.
Best For
The IE-2000U-16TC-G-X suits chemically aggressive, high-humidity, or dusty process environments such as water treatment, oil and gas, and mining, where its conformal coating protects the electronics while it aggregates OT devices such as PLCs, HMIs, drives, and industrial sensors. Its IEEE 1588v2 PTP and Parallel Redundancy Protocol support fit IEC 61850 and PRP designs, and its redundant 12-48 VDC input and -40°C to +70°C operating range fit unconditioned enclosures. Its Gigabit Ethernet and Fast Ethernet combo uplinks accept either copper or fiber back to the aggregation layer.
Not suitable if:
- you do not need conformal coating, since the standard IE-2000U-16TC-G offers the same ports and features without it
- you need Power over Ethernet to power devices such as ruggedized IP cameras or industrial wireless access points, since this is a data-only switch
- you need Layer 3 routing out of the box, since routing requires the optional IP Services upgrade license
- you need Gigabit access ports, since the sixteen downlinks are 10/100 Fast Ethernet
IE-2000U-16TC-G-X Specifications
| Class & Licensing | |
|---|---|
| License Tier | LAN Base |
| License Detail / MTBF | LAN Base; MTBF 535,190 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 | 1 GB |
| Power & Thermal | |
| Power Input / PSU | Dual DC input, 12-48 VDC nominal (9.6-60 VDC max) |
| Redundant PSU | Yes (dual DC input) |
| Cooling | Fanless |
| Physical & Environmental | |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 5.1 x 5.0 x 5.26 in (130 x 127 x 134 mm) |
| Weight | 4.35 lb (1.97 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-2000U — IE-2000U is the platform prefix, identifying the Cisco Industrial Ethernet 2000U Series of managed, IOS-based, universal-DC-powered DIN-rail switches.
- 16 — 16 is the downlink count, indicating sixteen Fast Ethernet copper access ports.
- TC — TC is the port-layout code, indicating 10/100 copper Fast Ethernet downlinks with combo Gigabit uplinks.
- G — G indicates that the two combo uplink ports are Gigabit Ethernet.
- X — X indicates the conformal-coated variant, adding a protective board coating for corrosive and high-humidity atmospheres.
Add-ons
| Image | Part Number | Product Title | Price | Add to cart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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GLC-FE-100FX | Cisco GLC-FE-100FX Transceiver Module | $182.00 | |
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GLC-FE-T-I | Cisco GLC-FE-T-I Transceiver Module | $298.00 | View |
FAQ
Does the Cisco IE-2000U-16TC-G-X support PoE?
No. The Cisco IE-2000U-16TC-G-X is a data-only switch and none of its ports provide Power over Ethernet. It cannot power devices such as ruggedized IP cameras, industrial wireless access points, or IP phones. If you need PoE or PoE+ on the Fast Ethernet downlinks, the IE-2000U-16TC-GP is the PoE-capable model, delivering IEEE 802.3af PoE and 802.3at PoE+ on four of its sixteen copper downlinks from a separate external DC power source.
What transceivers do the uplinks on the IE-2000U-16TC-G-X use?
The Cisco IE-2000U-16TC-G-X has four combo uplink ports, two Gigabit Ethernet and two Fast Ethernet, and each can be used as either copper RJ45 or a fiber SFP; the sixteen downlinks are fixed 10/100 copper. The two Gigabit combo ports work as a 10/100/1000 copper RJ45 port or with a 1000BASE Gigabit SFP, while the two Fast Ethernet combo ports work as a 100BASE-T copper port or with a 100BASE Fast Ethernet SFP. Use Cisco industrial-temperature GLC rugged (RGD) transceivers. Specific transceiver compatibility should be verified against the manufacturer's transceiver compatibility matrix at tmgmatrix.cisco.com. Transceivers are sold separately.
Can the IE-2000U-16TC-G-X be stacked?
No. The Cisco IE-2000U-16TC-G-X does not support switch stacking. High availability on the IE 2000U comes from ring and hub-and-spoke resiliency protocols rather than stacking: it supports Resilient Ethernet Protocol (REP) and FlexLink for fast reconvergence, plus Parallel Redundancy Protocol for zero-loss IEC 62439-3 redundancy. Redundant wide-range DC power inputs add hardware resiliency. It cannot be combined into a single logical stack with other IE 2000U switches or any other Cisco series.
What is the difference between the IE-2000U-16TC-G-X and the IE-2000U-16TC-G?
The IE-2000U-16TC-G-X and IE-2000U-16TC-G are electrically identical 20-port LAN Base IE 2000U switches: sixteen 10/100 Fast Ethernet copper downlinks, two Gigabit Ethernet combo uplinks, two Fast Ethernet combo uplinks, IEEE 1588v2 PTP, and Parallel Redundancy Protocol. The only difference is that the 16TC-G-X adds a conformal coating on its circuit boards for added protection against humidity, dust, and corrosive or contaminated atmospheres. Choose the 16TC-G-X for chemically aggressive or high-humidity locations and the 16TC-G elsewhere.
What license does the IE-2000U-16TC-G-X ship with, and how do I add Layer 3 routing?
The Cisco IE-2000U-16TC-G-X ships with the LAN Base Cisco IOS image, which provides Layer 2 switching, security such as 802.1x, DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, IP source guard and port security, QoS, and resiliency features such as REP, FlexLink, xSTP, and Parallel Redundancy Protocol. It has no IPv4 or IPv6 routing at LAN Base. Layer 3 routing is added with the field-upgradable IP Services license (PID SIEUISK9T-15002EK=), which enables static and inter-VLAN routing, RIP v1/2, EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS, BGPv4, HSRP, policy-based routing, Multi-VRF CE (VRF-lite), PIM sparse and dense mode multicast, and IPv6 routing.
Does the IE-2000U-16TC-G-X require a subscription to operate?
No. The Cisco IE-2000U-16TC-G-X does not require any term subscription; it runs on its perpetual LAN Base Cisco IOS image indefinitely. Layer 3 routing is unlocked by an optional one-time IP Services software upgrade license (PID SIEUISK9T-15002EK=), which is a perpetual, field-upgradable license rather than a recurring subscription. There is no cloud entitlement or subscription term that can expire and disable base switching. Once IP Services is installed, its routing features remain enabled permanently.
What are the operating temperature and environmental ratings of the IE-2000U-16TC-G-X?
The Cisco IE-2000U-16TC-G-X is a hardened, fanless, conformal-coated switch for harsh industrial and utility environments. 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 mounts on a DIN rail, is rated IP30 for ingress protection, and is convection cooled with no fans or moving parts. Its conformal coating adds protection against humidity, dust, and corrosive atmospheres. It accepts a redundant wide-range 12-48 VDC power input (9.6-60 VDC maximum) and meets IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613 substation standards.
Is the Cisco IE-2000U-16TC-G-X end of life?
Yes. Cisco has announced end-of-sale for the Cisco Industrial Ethernet 2000U Series. The last day to order the IE-2000U-16TC-G-X through Cisco was July 26, 2024, and Cisco's last date of support is July 31, 2029. Cisco positions the Catalyst IE3300 and the broader Catalyst IE3x00 rugged series as the migration path for IE 2000U deployments. Units remain fully supportable until the end-of-support date, and Network Devices Inc. continues to supply new, factory-sealed IE-2000U-16TC-G-X switches while inventory is available.
What condition is the IE-2000U-16TC-G-X sold in, and what warranty applies?
The Cisco IE-2000U-16TC-G-X is sold new and factory-sealed. It is covered by a Network Devices Inc. one-year warranty and a 30-day return policy. Each unit includes the required industrial-grade SD flash card as shipped by Cisco.
