The new SCALANCE XM-400 product range comprises modular Industrial Ethernet switches, expandable by various port extenders and plug-in transceivers for a maximum configuration with up to 24 ports. It supports 10/100/1000 Mbit technology for various transmission media (twisted pair, fiber optic) and increased port requirements. The main applications are high-performance plant networks (control level). Thanks to the flexible, modular design, the XM-400 product line is also designed for future requirements and can be adapted to the relevant task.

The new XM-400 range replaces the previous X-400 range (X414-3E and X408-2).

• Combo ports for the flexible use of interfaces: A combo port consists of an electric port and an SFP slot. Only one of the two ports can ever be active. If an SFP plug-in transceiver is inserted, the electric port is deactivated
• Fast mobile diagnosis with smartphone/tablet thanks to WLAN and NFC: Fast access to the web-based management of the SCALANCE XM-400 via mobile websites. The function can be started using existing WLAN and NFC (Near Field Communication)
• High-speed media redundancy through integral redundancy manager even for large networks, for both Gigabit Ethernet and Fast Ethernet
• Remote diagnostics by means of PROFINET diagnostics, CLI, Web browser, or SNMP
• Integration into the TIA Portal including up/downloading of the configuration
• Seamless integration of automation networks into existing corporate networks thanks to support for a host of IT standards: Establishment of virtual networks (VLANs)
• Integration into higher-level enterprise networks thanks to support for standardized redundancy procedures (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol, Link Aggregation)
• By learning the multicast sources and destinations (Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) Snooping), SCALANCE XM-400 switches can also filter multicast data traffic and thus limit the load on the network.
• Optional activation of the Layer 3 functions for IPv4 (IPv6 available soon) in connection with the KEY-PLUG XM-400. For a detailed description, see "Accessories for Layer 3 switches/routers"
• Creation of IP subnets and IP router communication by means of Layer 3 switching (IP routing)
  • Static routing
  • Dynamic routing OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) and RIPv2 (Routing Information Protocol)
  • Redundant routing VRRP (Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol)

Product versions - basic devices

Basic devices with eight to 16 integrated Gigabit Ethernet twisted pair interfaces (10/100/1000 Mbps), in each case as Layer 2 versions for subsequent optional activation of Layer 3 functions (routing) via KEY-PLUG and as Layer 3 version with integrated routing function.

XM416-4C

• 16 ports available in total, of which
  • up to 16 x 10/100/1000 Mbit/s are RJ45 ports with retaining collars
  • up to 4 x SFP slots (combo ports), 100 or 1000 Mbit/s
• A port extender with 8 ports can be connected to implement a maximum of 24 ports in one switch

XM408-8C

• 8 ports available in total, of which
  • up to 8 x 10/100/1000 Mbit/s are RJ45 ports with retaining collars
  • up to 8 x SFP slots (combo ports), 100 or 1000 Mbit/s
• Two port extenders with 8 ports each can be connected to implement a maximum of 24 ports in one switch

XM408-4C

• 8 ports available in total, of which
  • up to 8 x 10/100/1000 Mbit/s are RJ45 ports with retaining collars
  • up to 4 x slots (combo ports) for plug-in transceivers with SC connection method (1000 Mbit/s) or ST/BFOC connection method (100 Mbit/s)
• Two port extenders with 8 ports each can be connected to implement a maximum of 24 ports in one switch