Industrial Ethernet Extension for Harsh Network Sites
When a control cabinet, roadside cabinet, or remote monitoring point needs both copper access and long-distance fiber, the IES100-4E2F keeps the design straightforward. This Unmanaged 4 Port Industrial Ethernet Switch with 2 SC Fiber Ports DIN Rail installation provides four 10/100Base-TX RJ45 ports and two 100Base-X SC fiber ports in one compact metal unit. It is intended for industrial automation, traffic control, building automation, security monitoring, and small data-center monitoring networks where stable Layer 2 connectivity matters more than complex configuration.
The four copper ports support 10/100 Mbps auto-negotiation, half/full-duplex auto-negotiation, and auto MDI/MDI-X. Technicians can connect PLCs, IP cameras, sensors, controllers, or local uplink devices without checking cable crossover requirements. Store-and-forward switching checks incoming frames before forwarding them, while wire-speed forwarding helps keep ordinary industrial data, control traffic, and monitoring streams moving without unnecessary delay. With 1.2 Gbps switching bandwidth and a 0.8928 Mpps forwarding rate, the switch is well suited to compact Fast Ethernet networks.
Fiber Links That Simplify Remote Deployment
The two 100Base-X SC fiber ports create a practical fiber backbone for areas where copper distance, electromagnetic noise, or ground potential differences are a concern. Depending on the selected optical version, multimode transmission can reach 550 m or 2 km, while single-mode options support 2 km to 100 km. This makes the 4 Port Industrial Ethernet Switch with 2 SC Fiber Ports DIN Rail suitable for connecting separate workshops, traffic cabinets, plant-floor cells, or remote building systems. SC is the standard connector option; FC and SFP variants may be available for specific configurations, so the optical interface should be confirmed before ordering.
Built for Cabinets, Not Just Office Racks
Industrial sites rarely offer clean, stable conditions. The fanless metal housing uses natural cooling and operates from -40°C to +85°C, helping the unit stay in service inside outdoor cabinets, factory areas, and unconditioned equipment rooms. IP40 housing protection, IEC Class A EMC protection, surge-related protection options, and imported lightning protection components help reduce service interruptions caused by electrical noise, induced high voltage, and transient surges. The design also supports anti-static, pulse, shock, free-fall, and vibration requirements for industrial equipment.
Dual redundant DC power input accepts 12 V to 58 V and uses a 6-pin Phoenix terminal. Overload protection and reverse-polarity protection give installers more tolerance during field wiring and maintenance. If one DC source drops, the second input can maintain the switch supply when the site power arrangement is designed for redundancy. Power consumption stays below 5 W, which helps limit cabinet heat and long-term operating cost.
Simple Installation and Low Maintenance
This DIN rail industrial Ethernet switch is unmanaged and plug-and-play. There is no IP address setup, software license, or management console to maintain. Link and activity LEDs provide a quick visual check at the cabinet, while separate power indicators show the status of each redundant input. The compact 139 × 108 × 50 mm enclosure weighs less than 0.6 kg, leaving room for terminal blocks and other control equipment. For IT administrators, system integrators, and maintenance teams, it offers a practical way to extend a Fast Ethernet network with fiber while keeping commissioning and troubleshooting simple.
