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Explains the goal of the operating instructions for the SCALANCE X-300 product group.
Lists the specific devices to which these operating instructions apply.
Defines the terms used for product lines, product groups, and specific devices.
General advice to read all safety notices in the manual for safe operation.
Specific safety advice for operating the device in hazardous locations.
Initial security recommendations for device access and configuration.
Broad security advice for plant evaluation, network isolation, and secure communication.
Guidelines for restricting physical access to the device and its interfaces.
Recommendations for firmware updates, security advisories, and protocol activation.
Guidelines for creating and managing strong, secure passwords.
Recommendations for using SSL certificates and managing private keys for security.
Advice on using secure protocols and avoiding or disabling insecure ones.
Explains fundamental Ethernet switching functions like collision domains and load containment.
Describes how to create linear network structures with IE Switches X-300.
Explains the creation of star/tree network topologies using IE Switches X-300.
Details on configuring ring topologies with redundancy managers for high availability.
Explains how to implement redundant links between network segments.
Lists compatible end devices and network components for IE Switches X-300.
Provides a general overview of the SCALANCE X-300 product line and its features.
Explains the structure and meaning of the product type designations.
Describes the different physical designs and variants of the IE Switch X-300.
Details article numbers and properties for the SCALANCE X-300 product group.
Lists article numbers and properties for the SCALANCE X-300M product group.
Details article numbers and properties for MM900 media modules.
Lists article numbers and properties for SFP plug-in transceivers.
General safety warnings and precautions to be observed during device installation.
Specifies the required pollution degree environment for device operation.
Presents the various methods available for installing the IE Switches X-300.
Instructions for installing media modules and SFP transceivers into devices.
Essential safety notices to follow when connecting the device to power and networks.
Guidelines for selecting and using appropriate cables and AWG categories.
Instructions on how to properly ground the device for safety and EMC compliance.
Explains how to assign and apply slot numbers to modules for proper identification.
Describes how to identify a specific IE Switch X-300 on the network by making its LEDs flash.
Details the function and connection of the diagnostics port on XR-300 rack devices.
Explains the functions of the SET/SELECT button for device configuration and display modes.
Explains the meaning of the various LEDs on the device for status indication.
Details operating temperature ranges based on media modules and installation location.
Covers device dimensions, weight, degree of protection, and installation options.
Details the types of connectors and electrical specifications for various device variants.
Specifies permitted cable lengths for copper and fiber-optic Ethernet connections.
Lists various cables, connectors, and accessories with their article numbers.
Information about the C-PLUG accessory for configuration data storage.
Provides dimensional drawings for various SCALANCE X-300 variants.
Details dimension drawings specific to the SCALANCE X-300M product group.
Provides dimension drawings for the SCALANCE XR-300M product group.
Contains dimension drawings for the SCALANCE X-300EEC product group.
Provides dimension drawings for the MM900 media modules product group.
Shows dimension drawings for the SFP product group.
Lists certifications and approvals for the SCALANCE X-300 product group.
Details certifications and approvals for the SCALANCE X-300M product group.
Lists certifications and approvals for the SCALANCE XR-300M product group.
Details certifications and approvals for the SCALANCE X-300EEC product group.
Lists certifications and approvals for the SFP product group.