The Cisco 500 Series is a line of stackable managed switches that offer the advanced capabilities you need to support a more demanding network environment, at an affordable price. They provide a solid foundation for your current business applications, as well as those you are planning for the future.
Keep your network up and running with advanced redundancy and availability features that reduce downtime and improve network resiliency so your business never slows down.
Strong security, advanced QoS, IPv6 support, Layer 3 routing, Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+), and 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity deliver the capabilities needed to support applications today and tomorrow.
A variety of power-saving features, including Energy Efficient Ethernet, optimizes power usage and reduces energy consumption without compromising performance.
Intuitive browser-based tools, auto-configuration and discovery, and true stacking make these switches easy to use and manage and simplify day-to-day network operations.
All Cisco 500 Series switches are protected for the life of the product by the Cisco Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty, including next-business-day advance replacement (where available).
Cisco 500 Series Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) Industrial Routers (IR500) provides unlicensed 915 MHz industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM) band WPAN communications. They help to enable a diverse set of Internet of Things (IoT) applications. These include smart metering, smart grid, distribution automation, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), and street lighting.
The IR500 series offers multiple platforms to help enable different use cases. These include:
This provides enterprise class RF mesh connectivity to Ethernet and serial-enabled IoT devices such as recloser controls, cap bank controls, voltage regulator controls, and other remote terminal units (RTUs). These platforms are purpose built to withstand harsh environments, and are ideal for pad-mount and pole-mount cabinet installations.
These platforms provide range extension functionality to enhance the reliability of the RF mesh by adding multiple paths and battery backed-up nodes. They also enable RF mesh connectivity in case of low-end point density deployments. These platforms are purpose built to withstand harsh environments, and are ideal for pole-mount installations.
Cisco IR500 routers offer rugged industrial hardware design and highly resilient solution architecture. This increases communications network uptime and grid availability to help ensure message delivery of critical traffic. Other features include:
The RF mesh solution adopts the following open-standards:
| Cisco | Cisco | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Category | Network Equipment | Network Equipment |
| Product Number | 500 Series | 500 Series |
| Product Name | Stackable Managed Switch | WPAN Industrial Routers |
| Network Equipment | Switch | Router |
| Area Network Type | LAN Capable | |
| Protocol / Network | Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet | Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ports / Interfaces | RJ-45 | RJ-45 |
