Siemens SIMATIC NET System Manual

Industrial Ethernet
System Manual, 09/2019, C79000-G8976-C242-10
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Network structures and network configuration
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2.1 Integration of a production network in an enterprise network
Introduction
The increasing integration of production networks in enterprise networks requires special
measures to ensure network security and system integrity. The communication components
used in the industrial environment play an important role in the process. The following
section describes which requirements these devices have to fulfil with regard to hardware
and functionality.

Siemens SIMATIC NET Specifications

General

Category	Industrial Communication Software
Manufacturer	Siemens
Operating Systems	Windows, Linux
Protocols Supported	PROFIBUS, PROFINET, OPC UA
Compatibility	Siemens PLCs, Third-party devices with supported protocols