6.2 Hardware and software components of SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX
6.2.1 Hardware components
Introduction
SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX is offered as a bundle with standard hardware. 
Technical features of the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX PCs
You can find the technical features of the respective shipped versions of these PCs in the 
ST 
PCS 7
 catalog. This includes the following information:
● General features (processor, work memory/main memory, free expansion slots, graphics 
controller)
● Drives (hard disks, DVD)
● Interfaces (Ethernet, PROFIBUS DP, automation system (CPU) and serial interfaces, 
interfaces for mouse, keyboard and printer)
The PCs have 2 integrated Ethernet interfaces. These integrated Ethernet interfaces are 
preconfigured for the appropriate bus systems (terminal or plant bus). The product 
information provided with the PCs describes which Ethernet interface is configured for any 
given bus system.
Optional expansion of the product bundle
You can expand the product bundle to include the following add-on components: 
● SITOP modular 20 A (power supply)
● SITOP DC UPS module
● Multi-monitor graphics cards and process monitors (design variant with front panel (TFT 
Touch Panel) )
● Mouse and keyboard (German or international keyboard layout)
● Smart card reader
● Signal module
You can find additional information on this topic in the section "Optional modules 
(Page 32)".
● Communication adapter for different versions of the system bus communication 
You can find additional information on this in the section "Optional modules (Page 32)"
● Additional PROFIBUS connection with CP 5613 A2 
You can find additional information on this in the section "Optional modules (Page 32)"
Structure of SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX
6.2 Hardware and software components of SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX
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