- Design for Industrial Ethernet applications, including extended environmental, shock/vibration, and surge ratings
- Support for hundreds of hardware configurations
- Easy setup and management using the Cisco device manager web interface and supporting tools
- Easy switch replacement using removable memory, allowing the user to replace a switch without having to reconfigure
- High availability, determinism, and reliable security
- Compliance to a wide range of Industrial Ethernet specifications covering industrial automation, ITS, substation, railway, and other markets
- Support for IEEE1588v2, a precision timing protocol with nanosecond-level precision for high-performance applications
The Cisco Industrial Ethernet 3000 (IE 3000) Series Switches provide a rugged, easy-to-use, secure switching infrastructure for harsh environments. The Cisco IE 3000 family features industrial design and compliance; tools for ease of deployment, management, and replacement; and network security based on open standards. The Cisco IE 3000 is an ideal product for Industrial Ethernet applications, including factory automation, intelligent transportation systems, substations, and other deployments in harsh environments.