When you are picking a switch for an industrial networking fieldbus setup, you need a device built to keep automation traffic moving. Two industrial Ethernet switches are in front of you: the Phoenix Contact 1085255 FL SWITCH and the Cisco IE-1000-8P2S-LM V03. One arrives described as new in its box; the other arrives with service history from a previous job. The real difference is how much setup you are willing to take on before the network goes online.
Quick verdict
The Phoenix Contact 1085255 is the cleaner starting point because it is listed as new. The Cisco IE-1000-8P2S-LM V03 is the one with a more explicit configuration and a cable, but it is a used unit and will likely need a reset before it goes back into service. If you want a clean slate, the Phoenix is the easier call. If you want the explicit features and are okay doing a reset, the Cisco is worth considering.
Comparison snapshot
| Phoenix Contact 1085255 | Cisco IE-1000-8P2S-LM V03 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | USD 156.56 | USD 179.00 |
| Condition | New | Used |
| Model | 1085255 | Cisco IE-1000-8P2S |
Where each product wins
- Phoenix Contact 1085255 wins for anyone who wants the clean condition of a new-in-box switch and no prior service history to undo.
- Cisco IE-1000-8P2S-LM V03 wins for anyone who wants the port count stated in the product name and a power cable included, and who is willing to reset a used unit before putting it back in service.
Product notes
New In Box PHOENIX CONTACT 1085255 FL SWITCH Industrial Ethernet Switch
The Phoenix Contact 1085255 is the option that does not ask you to work through someone else's prior setup. It is described as new and still in the box, which makes it a simple baseline for an industrial control network. The description points it at process automation, machine-to-machine communication, and reliable Ethernet data transfer between PLCs, HMIs, and other automation components. That matches the job most industrial networking fieldbus installations are doing. The trade-off is that the listing focuses on the switch itself and does not call out a bundled cable, so the main unit is the star here. If having a cable in the purchase matters, the Cisco listing is the one that states one.
Cisco IE-1000-8P2S-LM V03 Industrial Ethernet Switch 8-Port w/ Cable
The Cisco IE-1000-8P2S-LM V03 makes the port count easy to see: the title says 8-Port, and the description says the main unit ships with a power cable. That is the concrete payoff for choosing this listing. The catch is the condition. This unit was retired from service, will show some wear, and was not factory reset. The description notes that the buyer would need to perform the reset before putting it back into service, and any password protection would be unknown. If you are comfortable with that setup step, the Cisco gives you a confirmed 8-port switch and a cable in one package. If you prefer to avoid resets, this is the reason to pass.
Final choice by use case
- Choose the Phoenix Contact 1085255 when you want a new-in-box switch and a clean starting point for an industrial network.
- Choose the Cisco IE-1000-8P2S-LM V03 when you want a stated 8-port switch with a power cable included and you are prepared to reset a used unit.
