Buying a used industrial Ethernet switch can come down to a simple question: do you pay more for an 8-port Cisco with a stated cable, or choose the switch described for automation communication at a lower listed price? Both are used units in the industrial networking fieldbus space, and the listed price spread between them is USD 144.01. Here is how they compare.
Quick verdict
The Cisco IE-1000-8P2S-LM is the unit to choose when you want an explicit 8-port label and a stated power cable. The N-TRON 708TX is the unit to choose when you want the lower listed price and a switch described around industrial automation, motion control, and PLC/HMI communication. Both are used, so the condition details in each description matter: the Cisco unit is said to show wear and may need a reset, while the N-Tron description points to reliable performance and sturdy construction. Your choice really comes down to whether the explicit Cisco 8-port setup matters more than the N-Tron's automation-focused description.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Cisco IE-1000-8P2S-LM | N-TRON 708TX |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 179.00 | USD 34.99 |
| Price bar | ||
| Condition | Used | Used |
| Type | Ethernet Switch | Ethernet Switch |
| Model | Cisco IE-1000-8P2S | N-TRON 708TX |
| Description focus | Main unit with power cable; some wear; retired from service; not factory reset | Designed for industrial automation, motion control, PLC/HMI communication; reliable and sturdy construction |
Where each product wins
- Cisco IE-1000-8P2S-LM wins when you want an explicit 8-port designation and a described power cable.
- N-TRON 708TX wins when you want the lower listed price and automation-oriented positioning.
Product notes
Cisco IE-1000-8P2S-LM V03 Industrial Ethernet Switch 8-Port w/ Cable
This is the higher-listed-price unit in this head-to-head. The title identifies it as an 8-Port Industrial Ethernet Switch, and the description says the unit is in good shape, shows some wear from previous use, and comes with the main unit and a power cable. No other accessories are described. It was retired from service recently and was not factory reset, so the buyer may need to do a reset before returning it to service. If you want a Cisco switch with a stated 8-port configuration and a power cable included, this listing gives you those details clearly.
N-TRON 708TX Industrial Ethernet Switch
This is the lower-listed-price option. The N-Tron description calls it a high-quality networking device designed for industrial automation and motion control systems, specifically tailored to the communication needs of PLCs and HMIs. It also mentions reliable performance and sturdy construction. That makes it a compelling choice when your priority is automation-oriented communication and the lower listed price. While the Cisco listing puts the emphasis on an 8-port unit with a cable, the N-Tron listing puts the emphasis on the automation use case.
Final choice by use case
- If your priority is a stated 8-port switch with a power cable and a Cisco model identity, go with the Cisco IE-1000-8P2S-LM at USD 179.00.
- If your priority is a lower listed price and a switch described for PLC/HMI communication in industrial automation, go with the N-TRON 708TX at USD 34.99.
Choose based on whether the explicit 8-port label and cable inclusion matter more to you than the N-Tron's automation-focused description and lower listed price.
