Build a more capable industrial edge with a Cisco switch configured for mixed access and uplink requirements. The IE4000 with 8 GE copper, 8 GE PoE, and 4 GE combo uplink ports is designed for environments where field devices, powered endpoints, and upstream connectivity all need to coexist in a compact footprint. The 8 PoE ports help reduce local power dependencies for devices such as cameras, wireless access points, and other networked endpoints. The 8 copper ports provide additional wired access for controllers, sensors, and adjacent infrastructure, while the 4 combo uplink ports give deployment teams flexibility when connecting to fiber or copper backhaul paths. For industrial operations, that mix matters. It supports cleaner cabinet design, fewer external power components, and easier network segmentation at the edge. Cisco’s IE4000 family is a familiar choice for teams that need predictable behavior in plant, utility, and transportation environments where network downtime carries real cost.