Cisco® Industrial Ethernet (IE) 41 Series Switches with 28 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces are high-performance ruggedized Layer2/3 switches with high-density Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) capabilities, making them an ideal choice for use as access switches in industrial environments. The 41 delivers comprehensive Cisco IOS® Software security features and high-availability ring protocols. The switch is ideal for outdoor enclosures or harsh environments while adhering to overall IT network design, compliance, and performance requirements.
The 41 has a comprehensive software feature set, developed from manufacturing, utility, and enterprise switching products making it excellent for extended temperature range locations, such as smart buildings, utility, process control, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and city surveillance programs. The IE41 has built-in SW image verification to ensure authenticity of the Cisco Software. The 41 complements the existing Cisco IE 2, IE 2U, IE 3, IE 31, IE 4, and IE 5 Series Switching families, as well as the Cisco CGS 252 Switch.
The IE 41 Series can also be used to easily and securely extend the enterprise network to harsh environments with a software-defined access extension for the Internet of Things (IoT) enabling connectivity in outdoor areas, warehouses, distribution centers, roadways etc. using powerful enterprise-grade intent-based network management platform such as Cisco DNA™ Center.
The 41 supports a GUI-based web user Interface, and Express Setup for the switch provides easy out-of-box configuration to deliver advanced security, data, video, and voice services over industrial networks.