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Unmanaged Industrial Ethernet switches
Layer 2 Industrial Ethernet switches feature all functions required to construct a Layer 2 network. A distinction is made between two types — unmanaged Layer 2 and managed Layer 2 switches. Unmanaged Layer 2 switches can be integrated into a Layer 2 network without additional configuration. Managed Layer 2 switches can be configured, i.e. they have an IP address and can be configured via this address for the application in question.
Layer 2 Industrial Ethernet switches from Siemens include:
- Compact Switch Modules (CSMs)
- SCALANCE X Industrial Ethernet Layer 2 switches
- RUGGEDCOM Ethernet Layer 2 switches
Compact Switch Modules (CSMs)
Unmanaged switches for use directly on the SIMATIC for interface expansion and integration of machines into existing plant networks.
SCALANCE X-000 unmanaged
Unmanaged switches with electrical and/or optical ports for designing small networks for machine or plant islands with 10/100/1000 Mbps. In addition, 24 V AC versions are available for use in building automation.
SCALANCE X-100 unmanaged
Switches with electrical and/or optical ports, redundant power supply, and signaling contact for use in and around the machine. In addition, 24 V AC versions are available for use in building automation and devices in 19" rack design.
SCALANCE X-200 managed
For universal use, from machine-level applications to networked subsystems with transmission rates up to 1 Gbps. Configuration and remote diagnostics are integrated into the STEP 7 / TIA Portal engineering tool. This increases plant availability. Devices with a high degree of protection facilitate cabinet-free setup.
Appropriate switches are also available for use in subsystem networks with hard real-time requirements (Isochronous Real-Time - IRT) as well as in H-systems with maximum availability with S2 diagnostics, CiR/H-CiR and H-Sync. Versions with SFP plug-in transceivers are available to allow a choice between electrical and optical ports.
In addition, versions are offered for various applications – in the form of SIMATIC ET 200S, ET 200SP or S7-1500 assembly and also cabinet-free assembly.
SCALANCE X-300 managed
Networking of subsystems and plant areas, as well as connection to the shopfloor. The SCALANCE X-300 managed product line combines extensive firmware functionalities with the compact design of SCALANCE X-200. This means the SCALANCE X-300 switches have extended management functions and an extended functionality compared to the SCALANCE X-200 switches. In addition, devices in 19" rack design as well as so-called work group switches are available.
RUGGEDCOM Ethernet Layer 2 switches
These managed switches are available in compact and modular design as both DIN rail and rack versions. RUGGEDCOM switches are mainly intended for use in the power supply field, where the devices are able to work reliably in the electrically hostile and climatically demanding environments present in substations and industrial plants.
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Portfolio overview of managed and unmanaged Layer 2 and Layer 3 Industrial Ethernet switches
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SCALANCE X Industrial Ethernet switches: Areas of application
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SCALANCE X Industrial Ethernet switches: Function overview
