On the 26th of July, Allied Telesis announced release and availability of IE220 Series of industrial-grade switches – ruggedized for enduring performance in harsh environments, such as those found in OT networks and outdoor installations. These switched are designed to be a perfect match for the:
- Building automation: Facility management including security and access control, fire protection, energy management, heating/ventilation/air-conditioning, and lighting control.
- Smart cities: Public space and urban infrastructure that provides safety and security, parking management, environmental metering, lighting, and information kiosks.
- Roadway transportation: Adaptive traffic control, telematics, and preventive maintenance.
The IE220 series switches deliver high-performance Gigabit connectivity to IIoT devices without compromising performance or throughput, thanks to dual 10 Gigabit fibre uplinks and PoE++ Gigabit interfaces.
According to Rahul Gupta, CTO of Allied Telesis “The Industrial Ethernet market is a key area for Allied Telesis, and with the IE220 Series, we are adding a key component to provide a wide and flexible solution for any harsh environment installation” said Rahul Gupta, Chief Technology Officer at Allied Telesis. “There are many PoE++ devices in IIoT networks, and the IE220 Series will provide all the power they require.”