H3C IE4500-14S-G Switch
H3C Industrial Ethernet 4500-G switch series is H3C's industrial Ethernet switches designed for rugged environment and wide operating temperature. IE4500-G switch series adhere to industrial grade hardware design and adopts highly reliable industrial grade components, while using the highly developed and tested Comware platform to provide a trustworthy Ethernet solution in wide operating temperature scenarios. IE4500-G industrial switch series offer extensive industrial environmental compliance and certifications, and can be widely used in public transport, traffic management, smart building, and other extreme temperature scenarios.
The H3C IE4500-G series industrial switch supports the innovative IRF (Intelligent Resilient Framework) technology, thereby building a new type of intelligent network with high availability, scalability, and manageability.
H3C IE4500-G Industrial switch series come in the following models:
IE4500-14S-G: 8 x 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports, 6 x 100M/1G/10GBASE-X SFP+ Ports, 1 x RS485 and DC Redundant Power Supply;
IE4500-14S-UPWR-G: 8 x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE++ Ports, 6 x 100M/1G/10GBASE-X SFP+ Ports, 1 x RS485 and DC Redundant Power Supply.
The IE4500-G industrial switch series are the latest Ethernet switches developed with industrial compliance and wide operating temperature in mind. All models are built with industrial grade components, with reliability significantly higher than commercial counterparts running under the same conditions.
Fanless natural cooling design. Multiple heat dissipation components such as embedded heatsink and thermal adhesive make it perform consistently under harsh environment. Operating temperature ranges from -40°C to 75°C.
Shock and vibration resistant, dust proof, IP51 compliant.
Support high level electromagnetic shielding, capable of withstanding electrostatic discharge, surge/burst/electrical fast transients, pulse magnetic field, radiated electrical field.
IE 4500-G industrial switch series integrated the switching, routing, ring network protection and security.
Support full layer-2 Ethernet feature sets, with 802.1Q VLAN, protocol based VLAN, Voice VLAN, Guest VLAN, Q-in-Q, flexible Q-in-Q encapsulation and multicast VLAN. STP/RSTP/MSTP, 802.3x Ethernet flow control protocol; support QoS congestion management through data classification and prioritization to ensure transmission of mission critical data; support Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP), Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), Device Link Detection Protocol (DLDP), Generic Attribute Registration Protocol (GARP), multicasting at layer 2 and layer 2 features such as VLAN registration protocol and broadcast storm suppression.
IE4500-G switch series supports IPv4 and IPv6 dual stack protocols as well as IPv4 and IPv6 forwarding at full line speed on hardware. It supports IPv4/v6 static routing, routed port, RIP and OSPF (in small scale). In addition, it supports IGMP Snooping, DHCP Server, DHCP Client, DHCP Snooping, DHCP Relay (option 82) and Domain Name System (DNS).
IE4500-G switch series supports Rapid Ring Protection Protocol (RRPP). The Rapid Ring Protection Protocol (RRPP) is a link layer protocol dedicated to Ethernet rings. It prevents broadcast storms caused by data loops when an Ethernet ring is healthy, and rapidly restores the communication paths between the nodes after a link is disconnected on the ring by bringing up the backup link. Compared with STP, RRPP has the following advantages: fast topology convergence (within 20 milliseconds); convergence time independent of Ethernet ring size. On intersecting rings, topology update of an RRPP ring does not ripple to other rings, data transmission thus becomes more stable. RRPP also supports load balancing in Ethernet rings, which improves physical link bandwidth utilization.
IE4500-G industrial switch series implements full Ethernet security features. By enforcing multiple sets of security mechanisms, they effectively limit malware spread and traffic flow attack. The switches support layer 2 to 4 ACL control, block CPU, ARP and DoS attacks. IEEE 802.1x port-based authentication is a client-server-based access control and authentication protocol that restricts unauthorized clients from connecting to a LAN through publicly accessible ports. TACACS+ and RADIUS authentication can implement centralized management for switches, and prevent unauthorized change in user allocation. They also support rapid deployment of End-point Admission Domination (EAD), as well as SAVI-based IPv6 source address validation.
Ethernet Ring Protection Switching(ERPS)is a ring network protection protocol defined by ITU, G.8032. It is a link layer protocol specially applied to the Ethernet ring network. When the Ethernet ring network is complete, it can prevent broadcast storms caused by the data loop, and when a link on the Ethernet ring network is disconnected, it can quickly restore the communication between various nodes on the ring network (within 20 milliseconds).
Intelligent Resilient Framework 2 (IRF2)
H3C IE4500-G series industrial switches support IRF2 (Second Generation Intelligent Resilient Architecture) technology, which connects multiple physical devices to each other, making it virtual as a logical device, that is, users can regard these multiple devices as a single device manage and use. IE4500-G series switches can not only perform virtualization through 10G optical interfaces, but also it can be virtualized through the gigabit optical port and the gigabit electrical port, and the IRF2 function can be realized through the network cable. IRF2 provides the following benefit:
Simplify management: After the IRF architecture is formed, it can be connected to any port of any device to log in to a unified logical device. By configuring a single device, the entire intelligent elastic system and all member devices in the system can be managed without physical connection. Configure and manage them separately on each member device.
Simplify business: The various control protocols running in the logical device formed by IRF are also run as a single device. For example, the routing protocol will be calculated as a single device. With the application of the cross-device link aggregation technology, it can replace the original spanning tree protocol, which saves the interaction of a large number of protocol packets between devices, simplifies network operation, and shortens the convergence time when the network is turbulent.
High performance: For Ethernet switches, the improvement in performance and port density is limited by the hardware structure. The performance and port density of an IRF system is the sum of the performance and port numbers of all devices inside the IRF. Therefore, IRF technology can easily expand the switching capability of the device and the density of user ports several times, thereby greatly improving the performance of the device.
High reliability: The high reliability of IRF is reflected in three aspects: link, equipment and protocol. The physical ports between the member devices support the aggregation function, and the physical connections between the IRF system and the upper- and lower-layer devices also support the aggregation function, which improves the reliability of the link through multi-link backup; the IRF system consists of multiple member devices. Once the master device fails, the system will quickly and automatically elect a new master to ensure uninterrupted services through the system, thus achieving device-level 1:N backup; the IRF system will have a real-time protocol hot backup function responsible for the configuration information of the protocol. Backup to all other member devices to achieve 1:N protocol reliability.
IE4500-G industrial switch series management interface supports SNMPv1/V2/v3, Intelligent Management Center (iMC), Command Line Interface (CLI), Web based management, TELNET and FTP configuration. They also support SSH2.0 and SSL encryption to make management safer.
SmartMC is H3C's latest offering and innovation that helps small and middle size enterprise network to address management issue and is free of charge, easy to use web management tool. SmartMC is embedded network management tool into the switch, it includes commander switches and other access switches.
SmartMC delivers the following benefits:
Intelligent operation: once the switch is powered on and SmartMC function is enabled, topology will be created automatically, and user can go enhanced web GUI to check the latest status.
Centralized management: all management can be achieved via commander switch such as centralized configuration backup, and software version management, increasing working efficiency.
One key device replacement: in case of one switch failure, the new added same type switch can download the same configuration and work as old switch immediately.
Software-Defined Networking (SDN) is an innovative network architecture framework. Its core technology, OpenFlow, decouples the network control plane from the data forwarding plane, significantly simplifying network management and maintenance. More importantly, it enables flexible control over network traffic, providing a robust platform for core network and application innovation.
The IE4500-G series industrial switches support the OpenFlow 1.3 standard, allowing seamless switching between standard mode and OpenFlow mode. With large-scale flow table capabilities and compatibility with the H3C SDN controller at the access layer, these switches facilitate large-scale Layer 2 architecture networking and enable rapid user onboarding for existing networks. This dramatically reduces network management complexity and lowers operational costs. Additionally, the IE4500-G series can be integrated into H3C’s SNA (Seer Network Architecture), empowering customers to design cutting-edge network architectures and solutions. SNA offers a template library for network design, incorporating common enterprise networking models. By aligning with customer intent and leveraging industry best practices, SNA intelligently assists in network architecture planning. It also automates network deployment through features like intent-driven configuration, policy auto-provisioning, and plug-and-play fault recovery, eliminating reliance on command-line interfaces (CLIs). Whether deploying Underlay infrastructure or Overlay cloud-based services, SNA ensures full automation. Furthermore, SNA’s Network Seer Analyzer integrates big data-driven operational insights, connects to global defect databases and issue repositories, and shares worldwide maintenance expertise. Leveraging AI algorithms, it proactively monitors network and service health, predicts potential faults, and enables preemptive resolution, achieving true "predict and prevent" capabilities.
Outstanding Management
IE4300 industrial switch series management interface supports SNMPv1/V2/v3, Intelligent Management Center (iMC), Command Line Interface (CLI), Web based management, TELNET and FTP configuration. They also support SSH2.0 and SSL encryption to make management safer.
BFD provides millisecond-level detection for rapid link fault identification. By integrating with upper-layer routing protocols, BFD ensures fast route convergence to maintain service continuity. BFD establishes peer relationships between adjacent systems, where each system monitors the negotiated BFD packet rate from its peers. Detection intervals can be configured in millisecond increments. If a peer system fails to receive the predefined number of packets, it infers a failure in the BFD-protected infrastructure—whether it involves label-switched paths, tunnels, or Ethernet networks. BFD operates on the control plane of routers and other systems. Failures detected by BFD can be resolved either through forwarding plane recovery mechanisms or control plane remediation.
IE4500-G industrial switch series provides redundant power supply and support alarms based on power failure.
IE4500-G industrial Switch Series support IEEE Dying Gasp for alarms when a power outage occurs.
IE4500-G industrial switch series management interface supports SNMPv1/V2/v3, Intelligent Management Center (iMC), Command Line Interface (CLI), Web based management, TELNET and FTP configuration. They also support SSH2.0 and SSL encryption to make management safer.
Supports transparent transmission of ubiquitous industrial protocols.
Compatible with monitoring and management via industrial fieldbus protocols such as Profinet, Ethernet/IP, and Modbus, enabling unified network management of PLCs, frequency converters, and industrial switches through upper-level configuration software. Ensures compatibility with PLCs from both domestic and international manufacturers.
Supports the CC-Link industrial protocol, enabling seamless communication with PLC products that adhere to this standard.
IE4500-G industrial switch series supports AAA, RADIUS authentication, user-based account, IP, MAC, VLAN and port based dynamic or static user identification and binding. The switches also support H3C iMC to implement real-time user management, diagnose and remove illicit network attack.
Feature | IE4500-14S-G | IE4500-14S-UPWR-G |
Port Switching capacity | 136Gbps | 136Gbps |
Box Switching capacity | 560Gbps | |
Forwarding capacity | 102 Mpps | 102 Mpps |
CPU | 2 Cores, 800MHz | |
Dimensions | 155*135*103 mm | 155*135*103 mm |
Weight | ≤2.2kg | ≤2.2kg |
10/100/1000Base-T port | 8 | 8 |
SFP port | - | - |
SFP+ port | 6 | 6 |
Maximum Stacking bandwidth | 60Gbps | |
Maximum stacking num | 4 | |
Input | DC:24-48VDC | DC:50-57VDC |
Flash/SDRAM | 3.5GB/1GB | |
Power consumption (full configuration) | Min: 19.8W | Min: 23W |
Operating temperature | -40°C ~85℃ | |
Storage temperature | -40°C ~85℃ | |
Operating & storage relative humidity(noncondensing) | 5%~95% |
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Feature | IE4500-G switch series |
Cluster Management | Support |
Port Aggregation | Support |
Ethernet Switching | Store-and-Forward |
Jumbo Frame | Support |
MAC Address Table | 32K MAC Address Static MAC Address Black hole MAC Address MAC Address Learning Limit |
VLAN | Port-based VLAN MAC-based VLAN Protocol-based VLAN Voice VLAN Guest VLAN QinQ and Selective QinQ VLAN Mapping |
ACL | Time Range-based ACL Layers 2-4 ACL IPv4/IPv6 ACL Ingress ACL Rate-limited ACL |
QoS | Diff-Serv QoS Flexible queue scheduling algorithms based on ports and queues, including SP, WRR and SP+WRR 802.1p DSCP remarking |
DHCP | DHCP Client DHCP Snooping DHCP Snooping Trust DHCP Snooping option 82 / DHCP Relay option 82 |
ARP | Static ARP Gratuitous ARP ARP anti-attack ARP Rate Limiting |
IP Routing | Routed Port IPv4 Routing: Static Route, RIP IPv6 Routing: Static Route, Unicast Route |
Multicast | IGMP v1/v2/v3 Snooping IGMP Snooping Fast-leave IGMP Snooping Group-policy IGMP Snooping Proxy IPv4/IPv6 Multicast VLAN MLD v1/v2 Snooping MVR |
Spanning Tree | STP / RSTP / MSTP STP Root Guard BPDU Guard Loop Guard |
Mirroring | Port Mirroring Remote SPAN (RSPAN) |
Security | Hierarchical User Management and Password Protection 802.1X Authentication AAA Authentication Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) HWTACACS SSH 2.0 IP/MAC/Port/VLAN Binding IP Source Guard HTTPs SSL Dynamic ARP Inspection, Preventing Man-in-the-Middle Attacks and ARP DoS Attacks SAVI |
IEEE | IEEE 802.3x IEEE 802.3ad IEEE 802.3af IEEE 802.3at IEEE 802.1p IEEE 802.1x IEEE 802.1q IEEE 802.1d IEEE 802.1w IEEE 802.1s |
Management and maintenance | Loading and Upgrading through Xmodem / FTP / TFTP Configuration through CLI, Telnet and Console Port TR069 802.1ag and 802.3ah SNMPv1/v2c/v3 iMC NMS Web-based NMS System Log, Alarms based on Severities, and Output of Debugging Information Alarms based on Power Failure NTP SNTP Temperature Alarm Ping, Tracert, Telent |
Reliability | Dying Gasp RRPP ERPS( G.8032) MRP |
Standards and Certifications | Safety: EN 62368-1, UL61010 EMC: CE/FCC/VCCI EMI: EN55035/EN55032/EN55024,CISPR 32, FCC Part 15B ,VCCI-CIPER32,Class A EMS: IEC 61000-4-2 ESD: Contact: 6 kV; Air: 8 kV IEC 61000-4-3 RS: 80 MHz to 6 GHz: 10 V/m IEC 61000-4-4 EFT: Power: 4kV; Signal: 2 kV IEC 61000-4-5 Surge: Power: 4 Kv/2kv; Signal: 6 kV IEC 61000-4-6 CS: 10 V IEC 61000-4-8 PFMF 30A Railway: EN 50121-4 Freefall: IEC 60068-2-31 Shock: IEC 60068-2-27 Vibration: IEC 60068-2-6 |