IE-2000-8TC-B – 8xFE Copper – 2xFE Dual-Purpose Uplinks – LAN Base
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IE-2000-8TC-B Description
IE-2000-8TC-B is a Cisco Industrial Ethernet 2000 Series managed industrial switch for compact DIN-rail OT access deployments. It provides eight 10/100BASE-T copper downlink ports and two Fast Ethernet dual-purpose uplink ports that can use 10/100BASE-T copper or 100 Mb/s SFP media, with LAN Base software for Layer 2 industrial switching. Cisco sources identify the switch with 10 total ports, 7.6 Gbps maximum switching bandwidth, 5.66 Mpps forwarding rate with 64-byte packets, dual-feed DC power connectors, alarm I/O, and an operating temperature range down to -40C and up to +70C in a vented enclosure with 40 LFM airflow.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
|---|---|
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SKU |
IE-2000-8TC-B |
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Product type |
Managed industrial Ethernet switch |
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Mounting |
DIN rail |
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Total ports |
10 |
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Downlink ports |
8 x 10/100BASE-T copper |
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Uplink ports |
2 x Fast Ethernet dual-purpose ports |
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Uplink media |
10/100BASE-T or 100 Mb/s SFP module per dual-purpose port |
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Software license |
LAN Base |
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Upgrade path |
LAN Base to IP Lite Cisco IOS Software Upgrade |
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Maximum switching bandwidth |
7.6 Gbps |
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Maximum forwarding rate |
5.66 Mpps with 64-byte packets |
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Power consumption |
12.5-20 W for 8-port downlink models |
Product Performance
Key Features
The eight 10/100BASE-T copper downlinks suit PLCs, HMIs, sensors, controllers, and other industrial Ethernet endpoints that do not need Gigabit access speed.
Each uplink can be planned as a 10/100BASE-T copper interface or as a 100 Mb/s SFP-module interface, so the BOM must lock the intended media type before optics are ordered.
Cisco lists IE-2000-8TC-B as the LAN Base model in the 8TC FE-uplink group, separating it from the LAN Lite IE-2000-8TC-L.
The IE 2000 configuration table marks this SKU with upgrade type 1, which Cisco defines as the LAN Base to IP Lite Cisco IOS Software Upgrade path.
The IE 2000 hardware guide describes dual-feed DC power connectors, allowing primary and secondary DC inputs when the site power design requires redundancy.
Cisco documents two alarm inputs, one alarm output relay, an optional 1 GB removable SD flash card, and a mini-USB connector for the IE 2000 hardware platform.
Application Scenarios
Choose IE-2000-8TC-B for small industrial cells that need eight copper Fast Ethernet endpoint ports and FE uplinks in a rugged DIN-rail switch.
Select this SKU when the design calls for LAN Base on the 8TC form factor but the uplink requirement is Fast Ethernet rather than the GE dual-purpose uplinks used by IE-2000-8TC-G-B.
Use IE-2000-8TC-B when the two uplinks may terminate as RJ-45 copper or 100 Mb/s SFP media, then verify the Cisco-supported SFP and cable distance for each uplink.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
IE-2000-8TC-B |
IE-2000-8TC-L |
IE-2000-4T-B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Total ports |
10 |
10 |
10 |
6 |
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RJ45 copper downlinks |
8 FE |
8 FE |
8 FE |
4 FE downlinks plus 2 FE uplinks |
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Dual-purpose uplinks |
2 FE |
2 FE |
2 GE |
No dual-purpose uplinks listed |
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Uplink media |
10/100BASE-T or 100 Mb/s SFP |
10/100BASE-T or 100 Mb/s SFP |
10/100/1000BASE-T or 100/1000 Mb/s SFP |
10/100BASE-T copper uplinks |
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Software license |
LAN Base |
LAN Lite |
LAN Base |
LAN Base |
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Type of possible upgrade |
1 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
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Upgrade description |
LAN Base to IP Lite |
LAN Lite to LAN Base |
LAN Base to IP Lite |
LAN Base to IP Lite |
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IEEE 1588 and L2NAT marking |
Not marked in Cisco table |
Not marked in Cisco table |
Not marked in Cisco table |
Not marked in Cisco table |
- In an IE-2000-8TC-B vs IE-2000-8TC-L comparison, both models keep the same 8 FE copper and 2 FE dual-purpose uplink layout, but IE-2000-8TC-B is the LAN Base version while IE-2000-8TC-L is LAN Lite.
- The IE-2000-8TC-B difference from IE-2000-8TC-G-B is uplink speed and media scope: the current SKU is FE dual-purpose, while IE-2000-8TC-G-B uses GE dual-purpose uplinks on a LAN Base 8TC platform.
- For IE-2000-8TC-B vs IE-2000-4T-B, the comparison is port density and uplink style because the current SKU has eight FE downlinks and dual-purpose uplinks, while IE-2000-4T-B is the smaller six-port copper model.
- Which SKU to order should follow the confirmed need for 8TC port density, FE or GE uplink speed, and LAN Base versus LAN Lite software.
Selection Guide
1. Keep this SKU for 8FE access with FE uplinks
Choose IE-2000-8TC-B when the cabinet needs eight Fast Ethernet copper downlinks and the uplink design is limited to Fast Ethernet copper or 100 Mb/s SFP media.
2. Move to the 8TC-G model for Gigabit uplinks
Select IE-2000-8TC-G-B instead when the same 8-port access layout must uplink at Gigabit speed through dual-purpose copper or SFP interfaces.
3. Avoid LAN Lite substitution
Use IE-2000-8TC-L only when LAN Lite is acceptable, because Cisco lists IE-2000-8TC-B as the LAN Base member of the FE-uplink 8TC pair.
4. Match accessories to the final cabinet BOM
Verify the power supply, wall-mount kit, SD card, SFP module, and IP Lite license requirement separately because Cisco lists them as separate accessory or license PIDs.
Ordering Checklist
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Check item |
What to confirm |
Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
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Exact PID |
IE-2000-8TC-B |
Prevents substituting the LAN Lite IE-2000-8TC-L or the GE-uplink IE-2000-8TC-G-B |
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Port layout |
8 x 10/100BASE-T copper downlinks and 2 x FE dual-purpose uplinks |
Confirms the switch matches an 8TC Fast Ethernet cabinet design |
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Uplink speed |
Fast Ethernet uplinks only on this SKU |
Avoids quoting a non-GE switch where Gigabit aggregation is required |
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Uplink media |
RJ-45 copper or Cisco-supported 100 Mb/s SFP for each uplink |
A dual-purpose port uses one active media type at a time |
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Software tier |
LAN Base with upgrade type 1 |
Separates the current SKU from LAN Lite and Enhanced LAN Base alternatives |
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External power |
IE 2000 industrial power supply and any dual-feed DC design |
The switch uses front-panel DC-A and DC-B power connectors |
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Accessories |
SD card, wall-mount kit, rack DIN rail kit, FE SFPs, and IP Lite license if needed |
These items are listed separately from the base switch PID |
Optional Add-ons
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Model |
Description |
|---|---|
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SD-IE-1GB= |
1 GB ruggedized SD memory card, optional and not included by default |
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STK-RACK-DINRAIL= |
19 in. DIN rail mount kit |
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Wallmount-IE2k-08= |
Wall mount kit accessory for IE 2000 8-port downlink PID |
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PWR-IE50W-AC= |
50W industrial power supply with AC 100-240V or DC 125-250V input and no PoE/PoE+ support |
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LIC-IE2000-IP-L= |
IE 2000 LAN Base or Enhanced LAN Base to IP Lite e-license |
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GLC-FE-100FX-RGD= |
Rugged 100BASE-FX SFP for Fast Ethernet fiber uplink planning |
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GLC-FE-100LX-RGD= |
Rugged 100BASE-LX SFP for Fast Ethernet fiber uplink planning |
Front Panel View
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1 |
10/100 Ethernet ports (downlink ports) |
6 |
Power connector DC-B2 |
|---|---|---|---|
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2 |
Dual-purpose ports (uplink ports) |
7 |
Alarm connector |
|
3 |
USB mini-Type B (console) port1 |
8 |
Protective ground connection |
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4 |
RJ-45 console port |
9 |
Flash memory card slot1 |
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5 |
Power connector DC-A2 |
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Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKU | IE-2000-8TC-B | Device type | Managed industrial Ethernet switch |
| Mounting | DIN rail | Total ports | 10 |
| RJ45 copper downlinks | 8 FE | Dual-purpose uplinks | 2 FE |
| Uplink media options | 10/100BASE-T or 100 Mb/s SFP module | Software license | LAN Base |
| Type of possible upgrade | 1 | Upgrade meaning | LAN Base to IP Lite Cisco IOS Software Upgrade |
| Maximum forwarding bandwidth | 3.8 Gbps | Maximum switching bandwidth | 7.6 Gbps |
| Maximum forwarding rate | 5.66 Mpps with 64-byte packets | Egress buffer | 2 MB |
| Unicast MAC addresses | 8000 | IGMP multicast groups | 255 |
| Maximum VLANs | 1005 | IPv4 MAC security ACEs | 384 with default TCAM template |
| DRAM | 256 MB with ECC memory | On-board flash memory | 64 MB |
| Removable SD flash memory card | 1 GB optional | Mini-USB connector | Supported |
| Alarm I/O | Two alarm inputs and one alarm output relay | Power consumption | 12.5-20 W for 8-port downlink models |
| Power connector design | Dual-feed DC power connectors DC-A and DC-B | Listed non-PoE power supply option | PWR-IE50W-AC= |
| Dimensions including DIN rail | 5.1 x 3.6 x 4.51 in. (130 x 91.4 x 115 mm) | Weight | 2.75 lb (1.25 kg) |
| Relative humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing | Operating temperature | -40C to +70C in vented enclosure with 40 LFM airflow |
| Operational altitude | Up to 15,000 ft |
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Questions & Answers
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Why does IE-2000-8TC-B still appear in small OT closets?
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