Cisco Catalyst IE5000

The Cisco Catalyst IE5000 Series (Industrial Ethernet) switches are rugged, rack-mount platforms engineered for reliable operation in harsh industrial environments. Designed for both access and aggregation layers, they deliver high-performance Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching with line-rate throughput and integrated Power over Ethernet (PoE/PoE+).

Key Features

Flexible connectivity: up to 24 Gigabit Ethernet downlinks with 4 x 1G/10G uplink options.
Support for PoE+ to power industrial devices such as cameras, sensors, and wireless access points.
Advanced Layer 2/Layer 3 capabilities for scalable network design.
Resilient architecture with Cisco stacking and industrial ring protocol support.
Ruggedized design for extreme temperatures, vibration, and electrical conditions.
Embedded security including secure boot and software image verification.
Simple deployment via intuitive web-based device management tools.
Integration with Cisco Catalyst Center for centralized, intent-based management.

Use Cases

The IE5000 Series is ideal for industrial and mission-critical deployments, including manufacturing, utilities, energy, oil and gas, mining, intelligent transportation systems, and smart city surveillance. It enables secure extension of enterprise networks into outdoor and operational environments.

Models and Licensing

IE-5000-16S12P: 12 x GE PoE+, 12 x SFP (FE/GE), 4 x 1G uplinks.
IE-5000-12S12P-10G: 12 x GE PoE+, 12 x SFP, 4 x 1G/10G uplinks.
Licensing options include LAN Base and IP Services, enabling advanced Layer 3 features and industrial protocols.

Software and Lifecycle

The platform runs Cisco IOS Software and supports IoT network extension capabilities. The IE5000 Series is now end-of-sale/end-of-life. Cisco recommends migrating to the Cisco Catalyst IE9300 Rugged Series, which provides enhanced performance, security, and scalability for modern industrial networks.