IE-2000-8TC-G-N – 8xFE Copper – 2xGE Dual-Purpose Uplinks – Enhanced LAN Base
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IE-2000-8TC-G-N Description
IE-2000-8TC-G-N is a Cisco Industrial Ethernet 2000 Series managed industrial Ethernet switch for compact industrial access at the edge of automation networks, using an 8-port Fast Ethernet downlink layout with two Gigabit Ethernet dual-purpose uplinks for copper or SFP media. Cisco identifies this exact PID with Enhanced LAN Base software, IEEE 1588 support, Layer 2 NAT support, DIN-rail mounting with dual-input DC power and alarm relay design, and an IP Lite upgrade path, making it a fit for control cabinets that need industrial access switching with timing and NAT functions in the selected Cisco IE 2000 model.
Quick Specs
|
Parameter |
Specification |
|---|---|
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SKU |
IE-2000-8TC-G-N |
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Product family |
Cisco Industrial Ethernet 2000 Series |
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Product type |
Managed industrial Ethernet switch |
|
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 Gigabit Ethernet dual-purpose ports |
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Uplink media |
10/100/1000BASE-T or 100/1000 Mb/s SFP module per dual-purpose port |
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Software license |
Enhanced LAN Base |
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IEEE 1588 |
Supported |
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Layer 2 NAT |
Supported |
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Upgrade path |
LAN Base or Enhanced LAN Base to IP Lite Cisco IOS Software Upgrade |
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Minimum Cisco IOS release |
Cisco IOS Release 15.0(2)EB |
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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 |
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Memory |
256 MB DRAM with ECC and 64 MB on-board flash |
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Alarm I/O |
Two alarm inputs and one alarm output relay |
Product Performance
Key Features
Eight 10/100BASE-T downlinks suit control cabinets that need more copper endpoint capacity than a 4-port IE 2000 model without moving to a 16-port chassis.
Each GE uplink can be planned as a copper 10/100/1000BASE-T interface or as a 100/1000 Mb/s SFP-module interface, so the BOM must match the intended media.
Cisco lists IE-2000-8TC-G-N with Enhanced LAN Base, separating it from LAN Lite and LAN Base 8TC-G variants in the same family.
The current SKU is marked for IEEE 1588 and L2NAT support in Cisco’s IE 2000 configuration table, which is the main reason to choose the -N variant.
Cisco marks this model with upgrade types 1 and 2, including Enhanced LAN Base to IP Lite Cisco IOS Software Upgrade for projects that need the higher software tier.
The IE 2000 hardware guide describes dual-feed DC power connectors plus two alarm inputs and one alarm output relay, both relevant to industrial panel planning.
Application Scenarios
Select IE-2000-8TC-G-N when the cabinet requires eight Fast Ethernet copper device ports, GE uplinks, IEEE 1588 timing support, and NAT on the selected IE 2000 PID.
Use this SKU when the project should not depend on a separate NAT license upgrade path for IE-2000-8TC-G-E and should not fall back to the non-NAT IE-2000-8TC-G-B or LAN Lite IE-2000-8TC-G-L.
Choose IE-2000-8TC-G-N for small industrial access segments where the uplink decision may be RJ-45 copper or SFP media, then verify the exact Cisco-supported SFP modules before ordering optics.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
IE-2000-8TC-G-N |
IE-2000-8TC-G-L | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Product family |
Cisco IE 2000 |
Cisco IE 2000 |
Cisco IE 2000 |
Cisco IE 2000 |
|
Total ports |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
|
RJ45 copper downlinks |
8 FE |
8 FE |
8 FE |
8 FE |
|
Gigabit dual-purpose uplinks |
2 GE |
2 GE |
2 GE |
2 GE |
|
Software license |
Enhanced LAN Base |
LAN Base |
LAN Base |
LAN Lite |
|
Type of possible upgrade |
1, 2 |
1, 2, 4 |
1 |
3 |
|
IEEE 1588 |
Yes |
Yes |
Not marked in Cisco table |
Not marked in Cisco table |
|
L2NAT |
Yes |
Upgradable to L2NAT |
Not marked in Cisco table |
Not marked in Cisco table |
|
IP Lite upgrade route |
Enhanced LAN Base to IP Lite |
LAN Base to IP Lite |
LAN Base to IP Lite |
LAN Lite to LAN Base |
- In an IE-2000-8TC-G-N vs IE-2000-8TC-G-E comparison, both models have 8 FE downlinks and 2 GE dual-purpose uplinks, but the current SKU is listed with Enhanced LAN Base and L2NAT while the -E model is LAN Base with L2NAT as an upgrade path.
- The IE-2000-8TC-G-N difference from IE-2000-8TC-G-B is the feature marking in Cisco’s configuration table: the -N model is marked for IEEE 1588 and L2NAT, while the -B row is not.
- For IE-2000-8TC-G-N vs IE-2000-8TC-G-L, the comparison is mainly software tier and feature scope, because the -L model is LAN Lite and the current SKU is Enhanced LAN Base.
- Which model to choose should be tied to the BOM requirement for Enhanced LAN Base, IEEE 1588, L2NAT, and any planned IP Lite upgrade.
Selection Guide
1. Keep this SKU for Enhanced LAN Base with NAT
Choose IE-2000-8TC-G-N when the BOM requires the 8TC-G port layout with Enhanced LAN Base and Cisco-marked L2NAT support.
2. Use the -E model only for LAN Base with an upgrade path
Select IE-2000-8TC-G-E only when LAN Base with IEEE 1588 and a NAT license upgrade path matches the project better than the current Enhanced LAN Base SKU.
3. Avoid downshifting the software tier by mistake
Do not substitute IE-2000-8TC-G-L when Enhanced LAN Base is required, because Cisco lists the -L model as LAN Lite in the same 10-port GE-uplink layout.
4. Verify uplink modules and power separately
Confirm whether each uplink will use RJ-45 copper or SFP media, then match the external power supply, SD card, wall-mount accessory, and IP Lite license to the final bill of materials.
Ordering Checklist
|
Check item |
What to confirm |
Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
|
Exact PID |
IE-2000-8TC-G-N, not IE-2000-8TC-G-E, IE-2000-8TC-G-B, or IE-2000-8TC-G-L |
The suffix changes the software tier and NAT or 1588 treatment |
|
Port layout |
8 x 10/100BASE-T downlinks and 2 x GE dual-purpose uplinks |
Prevents quoting a 4-port, 16-port, FE-uplink, or SFP-only alternative |
|
Software tier |
Enhanced LAN Base on the current SKU |
The comparable 8TC-G alternatives include LAN Base and LAN Lite versions |
|
Timing and NAT |
IEEE 1588 and L2NAT are required for the selected design |
These are the main feature reasons to choose the -N variant |
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Uplink media |
RJ-45 copper or Cisco-supported SFP module for each GE dual-purpose uplink |
The dual-purpose port uses one active media type at a time |
|
Power design |
External IE 2000 industrial power supply and any dual-feed DC redundancy requirement |
The switch uses front-panel DC-A and DC-B power connectors |
|
Accessories |
Optional SD card, wall-mount kit for 8-port downlink PID, rack DIN rail kit, and IP Lite license |
Cisco lists these as separate accessories or license PIDs |
Optional Add-ons
|
Model |
Description |
|---|---|
|
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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LIC-IE2000-IP-L= |
IE 2000 LAN Base or Enhanced LAN Base to IP Lite e-license |
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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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GLC-SX-MM-RGD |
Rugged 1000BASE-SX SFP module listed in Cisco IE 2000 release-note SFP support |
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GLC-LX-SM-RGD |
Rugged 1000BASE-LX/LH SFP module listed in Cisco IE 2000 release-note SFP support |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKU | IE-2000-8TC-G-N | Product family | Cisco Industrial Ethernet 2000 Series |
| Device type | Managed industrial Ethernet switch | Mounting | DIN rail |
| Total ports | 10 | RJ45 copper downlinks | 8 FE |
| Dual-purpose uplinks | 2 GE | Uplink media options | 10/100/1000BASE-T or 100/1000 Mb/s SFP module |
| Software license | Enhanced LAN Base | IEEE 1588 | Supported |
| Layer 2 NAT | Supported | Minimum Cisco IOS release | Cisco IOS Release 15.0(2)EB |
| Type of possible upgrade | 1, 2 | Upgrade meaning | LAN Base or Enhanced 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= |
| Operating temperature | -40C to +70C in vented enclosure with 40 LFM airflow | Relative humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
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