SCALANCE network components
4.5 SCALANCE X Industrial Ethernet Switches
Industrial Ethernet
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The unmanaged Industrial Ethernet switches of the SCALANCE X-000 product line are
suitable for setting up small Industrial Ethernet networks with 10/100 Mbps in linear or star
structures with switching functionality in machine or plant islands. The devices have a
rugged metal housing in IP30 degree of protection and are designed for installation in the
control cabinet. They can be mounted on the standard DIN rail, SIMATIC S7-300 DIN rail or
directly on the wall. The device has an LED for diagnostics of the device.
The SCALANCE X-000 is equipped with five RJ45 ports with securing collars for connection
of end devices or additional network segments. The EEC and TS variants are suitable for the
use under rugged conditions. The TS variant is approved for use in rail and road traffic.
4.5.5.2 Features
Railway approval - ●
● Suitable / available or according to the specified standard
The switch does not support any redundancy functions and cannot be used in redundant
networks, with the exception of its usage in two RNA-capable devices. If the connecting
network lines are not subject to other redundancy methods, the device becomes neither
capable of redundancy nor of RNA.
4.5.5.3 Interfaces
4.5.5.4 Article numbers
5x 10/100 Mbps RJ45 ports
SCALANCE X005EEC 5x 10/100 Mbps RJ45 ports; extended
temperature range -40 °C to +70 °C, ap-
proved for use in rail and road traffic
6GK5 005-0BA10-1CA3