Cisco^® Industrial Ethernet (IE) 4010 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 4010 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 4010 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 IE4010 has built-in SW image verification to ensure authenticity of the Cisco Software. The 4010 complements the existing Cisco IE 2000, IE 2000U, IE 3000, IE 3010, IE 4000, and IE 5000 Series Switching families, as well as the Cisco CGS 2520 Switch.

The IE 4010 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 4010 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.