Cisco Catalyst IE-9320-26S2C-A: High-Performance Industrial Ethernet Switch

The Cisco Catalyst IE-9320-26S2C-A is a robust industrial Ethernet switch designed for mission-critical networking in harsh environments. This stackable switch offers high reliability, scalability, and advanced features, making it ideal for industrial automation, transportation, energy, and other demanding applications. With 24 GE SFP downlinks and 4 GE SFP uplinks, it ensures seamless connectivity and optimized network performance.

Industrial-Grade Performance and Reliability

Engineered for industrial environments, the IE-9320-26S2C-A can withstand extreme temperatures, vibrations, and electrical noise. It meets stringent industrial standards, providing high reliability and consistent network uptime. The switch features redundant power supply support, ensuring continuous operation even in case of power interruptions. Its stackable design allows multiple switches to be interconnected, creating a single logical network for simplified management and scalability.

High-Capacity Port Configuration

This model comes with 24 Gigabit Ethernet SFP downlink ports, allowing flexible fiber connectivity for end devices. Additionally, 4 GE SFP uplinks provide high-speed connections to the core network or other industrial switches. The SFP interfaces support a variety of fiber modules, giving organizations the flexibility to design networks tailored to their operational needs.

Advanced Features and Management Capabilities

The IE-9320-26S2C-A supports advanced industrial protocols and features, including Quality of Service (QoS), VLAN tagging, Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), and Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP). These features ensure reliable, low-latency communication across industrial networks. It also includes Cisco’s industrial network management tools for remote monitoring, configuration, and diagnostics, which simplifies network administration and reduces maintenance efforts.

Stackable Design for Scalability

The switch is fully stackable, allowing up to eight IE-9300 series switches to operate as a single logical unit. Stackable architecture simplifies network expansion, reduces cabling complexity, and ensures high availability. In a stacked configuration, one switch acts as the master, managing traffic across the stack while maintaining redundancy.

Key Specifications

• Model: IE-9320-26S2C-A
• Ports: 24 x GE SFP downlinks, 4 x GE SFP uplinks
• Stackable: Yes, supports up to 8 units per stack
• Power: Supports dual/redundant power supplies
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to 75°C (-40°F to 167°F)
• Compliance: Industrial standards for shock, vibration, and electrical disturbances
• Switching Capacity: 128 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: 95.2 Mpps
• Advanced Features: QoS, VLAN, RSTP, LACP, SNMP, Cisco industrial management tools

Industrial Applications

The IE-9320-26S2C-A is ideal for use in industries where network uptime is critical. It is widely used in:

• Manufacturing automation networks
• Transportation and railway communication systems
• Oil and gas and energy sector monitoring
• Smart grid infrastructure
• Outdoor and harsh environment deployments

FAQs about Cisco Catalyst IE-9320-26S2C-A

1. What type of ports does the IE-9320-26S2C-A offer?
It has 24 Gigabit Ethernet SFP downlink ports and 4 Gigabit Ethernet SFP uplinks, supporting flexible fiber connectivity for various industrial network configurations.

2. Is the IE-9320-26S2C-A stackable?
Yes, it supports stacking of up to eight switches, allowing centralized management and simplified network expansion.

3. Can this switch operate in extreme temperatures?
Absolutely. The switch is designed to operate between -40°C and 75°C, making it suitable for industrial and outdoor environments.

4. What management options are available for this switch?
The switch supports Cisco industrial management tools, SNMP, and CLI configuration, providing efficient remote monitoring, configuration, and diagnostics.

5. What industries benefit most from using this switch?
It is ideal for manufacturing, energy, transportation, smart grid, and any environment requiring reliable industrial-grade network connectivity.

For more information you can view the datasheets for CISCO IE9300 here.