Ethernet to the Factory Solution

Greater Control and Flexibility on the Factory Floor

As a complete end-to-end solution, Cisco Ethernet to the Factory provides increased efficiency, highly secure real-time visibility, and integration of automation systems with business applications. This allows manufacturers to make strategic business decisions that are backed up by real-time information from the plant floor, and increase overall operational efficiency through the use of standard network technologies and increased access to production systems. The solution incorporates Cisco's industry-leading network-based security solutions to protect critical manufacturing systems while allowing secure access for authorized personnel, regardless of location.

Solution Overview

Learn how this solution provides manufacturers the flexibility to change orders or specifications on request, without compromising existing production processes.

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Cisco Industrial Ethernet 3000 Series

IE 3000 delivers high security, perfomance, and advanced features optimized for deployment in harsh environments.

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Factory Architecture Animation

Review an interactive demonstration of the Ethernet to the Factory architecture to understand the business and technical benefits of integrated network architecture designed specifically for factory environments.

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Partners

Rockwell Automation

Rockwell's automation and control systems combined with Cisco networking products and services deliver the expertise and solutions for enabling secure, smooth connectivity from the plant floor to the enterprise network. From joint reference architectures to education webcasts, learn how the collaboration between Cisco and Rockwell Automation benefits manufacturers.

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Honeywell

Honeywell process solutions and Cisco networking products and services help transform manufacturing processes into a strategic business asset.

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White Papers

Securing Today's Global Networks in Industrial Environments
Understand best practices and solutions for securing industrial automation and control systems using the Ethernet to the Factory solution.
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Industrial Ethernet for Control Engineers Guide
Understand Ethernet technology and its benefits in the data networking environment.
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The Importance of Reference Architecture in Manufacturing Networks
Joint Cisco/Rockwell Automation paper presented at ODVA September 2007
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Case Studies

General Motors
GM implements global standards and support for integrated network architecture connecting plant automation with corporate network, reducing downtime by 95 percent.
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Festo Networks
Learn how Festo's network, based on Cisco's Ethernet to the Factory solution, has increased productivity.
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AMD
Learn how AMD enhances business performance with Cisco Intelligent Networked Manufacturing Solutions.
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Ethernet-to-the-Factory 1.1 Design and Implementation Guide

This collaborative development guide from Cisco and Rockwell Automation presents best practices for implementing standard networking technologies with the industrial automation and control environment.

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