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Cisco IE-3000 Industrial Switch series

The Cisco Industrial Ethernet 3000 (IE 3000) Series is a new family of switches that provide a rugged, easy-to-use, secure infrastructure for harsh environments.


The Cisco IE 3000 is an ideal product for industrial Ethernet applications, including factory automation, intelligent transportation systems (ITSs), and power utility substations.

Features

  • Industrial design and compliance
  • Tools for easy deployment, management, and replacement
  • Network security based on open standards
  • Integration of IT and industrial automation networks

Key Benefits

  • Rugged: Specifically designed for harsh environmental conditions that exceed the specifications of most commercial switching products including IEEE 1613 & IEC 61850 compliance
  • Secure: Ensures that only authorized users and traffic can access and traverse the network
  • Standards based: Ensures that the system will interoperate with other Ethernet-enabled devices and IP applications and enables integration between business office applications and industrial equipment
  • Scalable: Modular design allows simple expansion, without the need to replace the infrastructure upon addition of new network nodes
  • Comprehensive networking: Full feature set and excellent quality of Cisco products, also for industrial environments
  • Easy to use: Can be configured and managed at the touch of a button, using either an onboard GUI tool or the PC-based Cisco Network Assistant
  • Easy to manage: Smoothly integrates into network management tools, as well as into industrial automation solutions
  • Easy to support: Featuring compact-flash memory card for almost-immediate replacement in case of failure
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