Key Features
- Ruggedised Design: Built to withstand extreme conditions, including temperature ranges from -40°C to +75°C, vibration, shock, and electrical interference. Fanless, convection-cooled operation enhances durability and reduces maintenance.
- High Performance: Delivers Gigabit access with optional 10 Gigabit uplinks, supporting bandwidth-intensive industrial applications and real-time data processing.
- Flexible Connectivity: Configurations include up to 8 Gigabit RJ45 ports, 1G/10G SFP/SFP+ uplinks, and expansion modules adding 4, 8, or 16 additional ports.
- Advanced PoE Capabilities: Supports PoE, PoE+, and 4PPoE (up to 90W per port), with total power budgets up to 480W for powering devices such as cameras, sensors, and access points.
Security and Software
- Runs on Cisco IOS XE for consistent enterprise-grade functionality.
- Hardware-based security with Trusted Platform Module (TPM), Secure Boot, and tamper detection (Chip Guard).
- Integrated visibility and protection via Cisco Cyber Vision and Secure Equipment Access.
- Supports microsegmentation and policy-based automation with Cisco DNA licensing.
Management and Deployment
- Centralised management through Cisco Catalyst Center.
- Supports industrial redundancy protocols, including Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP).
- Simplified deployment with modular expansion and flexible licensing (Network Essentials / Advantage).
Typical Use Cases
- Factory automation and industrial IoT (IIoT)
- Smart cities and transportation systems
- Energy, utilities, and process control environments
- Mining and remote industrial sites
