Industrial Ethernet switching components comprise

• Compact switch modules (CSM)
• SCALANCE X Industrial Ethernet switches
• Communications processors (CP) with integral switch

Compact switch modules (CSM)

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 plant availability. Devices with a high degree of protection permit cabinetless installation.

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

The functions of the SCALANCE XF-200 Industrial Ethernet switches correspond to those of the 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 product line with the compact design of the SCALANCE X-200 product 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 available in addition.

SCALANCE XR-300 managed

The functions of the SCALANCE XR-300 Industrial Ethernet switches correspond to those of 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 can be adapted to the respective task using 2-port media modules (electrical and optical).

EEC versions (Enhanced Environmental Conditions) in compact and rack design can be used in power engineering systems and under difficult environmental conditions.

SCALANCE X-400 managed (layer 3)

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 (e.g. VLAN, IGMP, RSTP), the seamless integration of automation networks into existing office networks is possible.

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

Communications processors for SIMATIC with integral switch

Managed switches for expanding SIMATIC by Industrial Ethernet/PROFINET interfaces, and for integrating the PLCs into existing line or ring topologies.

Use as a router between IP subnets is also possible with the advanced CPs as a result of the integral layer 3 functionality.

Communications processors for PC with integral switch

Managed switches for expanding industrial PCs by Industrial Ethernet/PROFINET interfaces, and for integrating the PCs into existing line topologies.