Industrial Ethernet Connectivity for Harsh Network Environments
The IES100-6E2F is an unmanaged 6 Port Industrial Ethernet Switch with 2 SC Fiber Optical Ports, built for installations where standard office switches are not a good fit. It connects six 10/100Base-TX copper devices with two 100Base-X SC fiber links, allowing control cabinets, field equipment, cameras, sensors, and monitoring systems to communicate across longer distances or electrically noisy areas.
For maintenance teams, the setup is straightforward. Connect the RJ45 cables, install the unit on a DIN rail, and connect the DC power wires. The switch works without an IP address, software, or web configuration. Auto-negotiation handles 10/100 Mbps speed and half/full-duplex operation, while auto MDI/MDI-X removes the need to worry about straight-through or crossover cables. This plug-and-play design is useful when a technician needs to replace or extend a network device quickly at a remote panel.
Fiber Links That Reduce Distance and Interference Limits
The two SC fiber ports provide a practical way to link separate cabinets, production areas, traffic control points, or building automation zones. Depending on the selected fiber transceiver configuration, multimode transmission can reach up to 550 m or 2 km, while single-mode options support distances from 2 km to 100 km. Fiber also avoids many grounding and electromagnetic interference issues found in long copper runs, making this Fast Ethernet industrial switch suitable for factory floors, roadside equipment, and distributed monitoring systems.
All six copper ports support wire-speed forwarding. Store-and-forward switching checks incoming frames before forwarding them, helping reduce transmission errors across mixed industrial devices. With 2.0 Gbps switching bandwidth, a 1K MAC address table, 512K packet buffer, and support for jumbo frames up to 10K, the switch is well suited to small industrial Ethernet segments where stable data delivery matters more than advanced network management features.
Built for Continuous Operation
The metal housing, fanless cooling, and power consumption below 5 W help keep the unit quiet and reduce heat inside compact control cabinets. Its IP40 enclosure protects the electronics against solid objects, while the operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C supports outdoor cabinets, plant floors, transport systems, and unconditioned equipment rooms. IEC Class A EMC protection, electrostatic discharge resistance, pulse immunity, and optional surge protection help the switch handle common electrical disturbances.
Dual redundant DC power input accepts 12 V to 58 V and includes overload and reverse-polarity protection. If one power source is interrupted, the second input can keep the network link available, provided the installation uses independent supplies. Clear power and link/activity indicators also make first-line troubleshooting easier without connecting a laptop.
Where It Fits
This 6 port industrial Ethernet switch with 2 SC fiber uplinks is a practical choice for industrial automation, traffic signal networks, building automation, IP monitoring, utility equipment, and small data center monitoring systems. It suits IT administrators and system integrators who need reliable media conversion, simple deployment, and low ongoing maintenance. Choose the correct SC fiber version and distance for the project, then verify the cable type, optical wavelength, and power arrangement before ordering.
