Product Summary
The Cisco IE-2000-8TC-G-B and IE-2000-8TC-G-E are compact, Layer 2 managed industrial Ethernet switches designed for harsh environments in sectors such as utilities, manufacturing, oil & gas, and transportation. Both models offer 8 Fast Ethernet downlink ports and 2 combo uplink ports (10/100/1000BASE-T or 100/1000 SFP). The B variant is the base model, while the E version includes enhanced environmental ratings and extended software features.
Product Details
| Feature | IE-2000-8TC-G-B | IE-2000-8TC-G-E |
| Product Code | IE-2000-8TC-G-B | IE-2000-8TC-G-E |
| Downlink Ports | 8 x 10/100BASE-T | 8 x 10/100BASE-T |
| Uplink Ports | 2 x Combo (10/100/1000BASE-T or 100/1000 SFP) | 2 x Combo (10/100/1000BASE-T or 100/1000 SFP) |
| PoE Support | No | No |
| Switching Capacity | 4.8 Gbps | 4.8 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 3.6 Mpps | 3.6 Mpps |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS (LAN Base) | Cisco IOS (LAN Base or IP Lite) |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +60°C | -40°C to +75°C |
| Certifications | Industrial standard | Extended industrial certifications |
| Mounting | DIN rail | DIN rail |
Key Features (Both Models)
Compact DIN rail-mounted Layer 2 switch for industrial deployments
8 Fast Ethernet ports for end device access
2 Combo Gigabit uplinks for flexible fiber or copper backbone connectivity
Fanless, ruggedized enclosure for reliability in tough environments
Wide DC input voltage range for industrial power systems
Advanced security, VLANs, QoS, IGMP snooping, storm control
Simple device and network management via Cisco tools
Product Specifications
| Specification | IE-2000-8TC-G-B | IE-2000-8TC-G-E |
| Total Ports | 10 (8 x FE + 2 x Combo) | 10 (8 x FE + 2 x Combo) |
| Switching Capacity | 4.8 Gbps | 4.8 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 3.6 Mpps | 3.6 Mpps |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | ~5.1 x 6.2 x 4.7 in | ~5.1 x 6.2 x 4.7 in |
| Weight | ~1.4 kg | ~1.5 kg |
| Operating Temp Range | -40°C to +60°C | -40°C to +75°C |
| Power Input | 18–60V DC | 18–60V DC |
Similar Models Comparison
| Model | Downlink Ports | Uplink Ports | Temp Range | Software Features |
| IE-2000-8TC-G-B | 8 x FE | 2 x Combo | -40°C to +60°C | LAN Base |
| IE-2000-8TC-G-E | 8 x FE | 2 x Combo | -40°C to +75°C | LAN Base or IP Lite |
| IE-2000-8TC-G-X | 8 x FE | 2 x Combo | -40°C to +75°C | TAA-compliant version |
