Layer 3 switches / routers

SCALANCE X managed, Layer 3

Layer 3 Industrial Ethernet switches feature all functions required to construct a Layer 3 network. These are switches for use in high-performance plant networks (e.g. with High Speed redundancy).

Thanks to the modular design, the switches can be adapted to the respective task. Due to the support of IT standards (such as VLAN, IGMP and RSTP), the seamless integration of automation networks into existing office networks is possible.

Routing functions on Layer 3 permit communication between different IP subnetworks.

Layer 3 Industrial Ethernet switches from Siemens include:

• SCALANCE X Layer 3 switches and routers
• RUGGEDCOM Layer 3 switches and routers

SCALANCE XM-400 managed (Layer 3)

For flexible networking and structuring of high-performance plant networks: Thanks to the modular design, the switches can be adapted to the respective task. Using Port Extenders, the switches can be upgraded to up to 24x 10/100/1 000 Mbps ports, of which up to 8x ports can supply data and power to terminals with Power over Ethernet capability. In addition, SFP plug-in transceivers allow the SCALANCE XM-400 devices to be equipped with single-mode and/or multimode SFPs at 100 Mbps and/or 1 000 Mbps.

Optional routing functions on layer 3 permit communication between different IP subnetworks.

SCALANCE XR-500 managed (Layer 3)

For networking and structuring high-performance industrial networks and for connecting office networks to automation networks. As a Layer 3 switch, SCALANCE XR-500 is extremely well suited to use as a central component in backbone networks, e.g. when a high number of ports is required, at extremely high transmission rates (10 Gigabit Ethernet), or for redundant connection to office infrastructures. The rack switches are especially designed for use in 19" control cabinets. The modular variants feature versatile plug-in 4-port media modules (electrical and optical) which can adapt to the respective requirements.

Optional routing functions on layer 3 permit communication between different IP subnetworks.

RUGGEDCOM Ethernet switches

Compact, modular managed switches available in both top hat 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.

Portfolio overview of managed and unmanaged Layer 2 and Layer 3 Industrial Ethernet switches

SCALANCE X Industrial Ethernet switches: Areas of application

SCALANCE X Industrial Ethernet switches: Overview of functions

SCALANCE X Industrial Ethernet switches: Function overview of the software

Selection Tool:

The TIA Selection Tool supports the selection of corresponding SCALANCE network components and software and is available at:

www.siemens.com/tst