Industrial Ethernet switching components comprise

• Compact Switch Modules (CSMs)
• SCALANCE X Industrial Ethernet switches
• Communications processors (CP) with integral switch

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/XB-000 unmanaged

Unmanaged switches with electrical and/or optical ports for designing small networks for machine or plant islands with 10/100/1000 Mbit/s

SCALANCE X-100 unmanaged

Switches with electrical and/or optical ports, redundant power supply, and signaling contact for use in machine-level applications (also available as media converter with two ports for conversion between two different media).

SCALANCE X-200 managed

For universal use, from machine-level applications to networked subsystems. Configuration and remote diagnosis are integrated into the STEP 7 engineering tool. This increases the level of plant availability. Devices with a high degree of protection facilitate cabinet-free construction.

Corresponding switches (SCALANCE X-200IRT) are also available for use in subsystem networks with hard real-time requirements and maximum availability.

SCALANCE XF-200 managed

SCALANCE XF-200 Industrial Ethernet switches 
have the same functions as SCALANCE X-200 switches. The flat design in ET 200S format (IP20 protection) mean they are optimally suitable for space-saving use in small control boxes.

SCALANCE X-300 managed

Networking of subsystem/plant areas, as well as linking to the enterprise network. The SCALANCE X-300 managed product line combines the firmware functionality of the SCALANCE X-400 line with the compact design of the SCALANCE X-200 line. This means the SCALANCE X-300 switches have extended management functions and an extended firmware functionality compared to the SCALANCE X-200 switches.

Electrical and optical Gigabit Ethernet ports are also available.

SCALANCE XR-300 managed

The SCALANCE XR-300 Industrial Ethernet switches correspond functionally to the SCALANCE X-300 switches. Designed as rack switches, they are particularly suitable for use in 19" control cabinets. They are also fully modular, and due to their 2-port media modules (electrical and optical) they can be adapted to the respective task.

For use in power plants and under difficult environmental conditions, ECC (Enhanced Environmental Conditions) versions may be used in compact and rack designs.

SCALANCE X-400 managed (Layer 3)

For flexibly networking and structuring high-performance plant networks. Thanks to the modular design, the switches can be adapted to the respective task. Near Field Communication (NFC) in connection with existing WLAN also enables rapid access to web-based management via a smartphone or tablet connected to an available wireless network.

Optional routing functions on Layer 3 permit communication between different IP subnets.

SCALANCE X-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 X-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 an office infrastructure. The rack switch (19" design) can be used flexibly to suit requirements thanks to its modular design and the plug-in 4-port media modules (electrical and optical).

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

Communications processors for SIMATIC with integral switch

Managed switches for adding Industrial Ethernet/PROFINET interfaces to the SIMATIC and for integrating the controllers into existing line or ring topologies.

Thanks to integral Layer 3 functionality, the Advanced-CPs can also be used as routers between IP subnets.

Communications processors for PC with integral switch

Managed switches for adding Industrial Ethernet/PROFINET interfaces to industrial PCs and for integrating PCs into existing line topologies.

Overview of SCALANCE X Industrial Ethernet switches and components with switch functionality

Industrial Ethernet Switches SCALANCE X: Areas of application

Industrial Ethernet Switches SCALANCE X: Overview of functions