Unlimited flexibility during network expansions (e.g. more terminals) or conversion (e.g. switching from copper to fiber-optic cable) and reduction of the storage costs due to the modular construction using port modules
High availability of the network thanks to:
Redundant power supply
Redundant network structures based on fiber-optic or twisted pair cables (redundancy manager, standby function, and STP/RSTP are integrated)
Easy device replacement by means of plug-in C-PLUG swap medium
Very fast reconfiguration of the network in the event of a fault
Lower susceptibility to failure and higher availability of the plant networking due to latching of the RJ45 FastConnect connectors in the sleeve of the RJ45 port modules
Protection of investment due to integration into existing network management systems by means of standardized SNMP access
Time saving during engineering, commissioning and in the operating phase of a plant by using the integrated configuration and diagnostics in STEP 7, without additional software
Space savings in control cabinet due to flexible cable outlet on the front or rear of the device
