- Rugged design for T&D power substations, including compliance with IEC-61850-3 and IEEE 1613 specifications for extended environmental, shock/vibration, and surge ratings
- Compact 1RU (rack unit), 19"" network rack mountable switch with support for reverse cabling
- Dual LEDs on front and back of switch to provide ease of monitoring and troubleshooting
- Easy setup and management using the Cisco configuration professional graphical user interface and supporting management tools
- Easy switch replacement with the connected grid swap drive feature
- High availability, deterministic QoS behavior, and reliable security using Cisco IOS software
- Smartport templates that implement recommended software configurations for T&D substation applications at the touch of a button
- Hardware support for IEEE1588v2, a precision timing protocol with nanosecond-level precision for precise timing applications
- Improved ring and hub-and-spoke resiliency with the support of Resilient Ethernet Protocol (REP) and Flexlink
- Transparent IT integration with the support of Layer 3 routing protocols
- Hardware-based security with IEEE 802.1AR that cryptographically binds security credentials to the CGS 2520 during manufacturing
The Cisco 2520 Connected Grid Switch (CGS 2520) is a rugged Ethernet switch designed for use in transmission and distribution (T&D) power substations. The CGS 2520 uses Cisco IOS software, which is the operating system powering millions of Cisco switches and routers worldwide.