The SCALANCE XC-200 series is a managed industrial Ethernet switch launched by Siemens. It is characterized by stability and reliability, flexibility in adapting to harsh industrial environments, and the ability to meet the diverse communication requirements of digital factories.
The SCALANCE XC-200 series of managed industrial Ethernet switches * are suitable for building 10/100/1,000 Mbps industrial Ethernet in bus, star and ring topologies.
The SCALANCE XC-200 features a robust SIMATIC S7-1500 enclosure, suitable for mounting on standard rails and SIMATIC S7-300 and S7-1500 DIN rails, or for direct wall mounting.
SCALANCE XC-200 model Selection and expansion：
| Switches with PROFINET delivery status | |
| SCALANCE XC208 | It features 8 RJ45 ports (10/100 Mbps) and is suitable for installation in a control cabinet |
| SCALANCE XC208G | Equipped with 8 RJ45 ports (10/100/1000Mbps), it is suitable for installation in a control cabinet |
| SCALANCE XC216 | It features 16 RJ45 ports (10/100 Mbps) and is suitable for installation in a control cabinet |
| SCALANCE XC224 | It features 24 RJ45 ports (10/100 Mbps) and is suitable for installation in a control cabinet |
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| A switch with electrical and optical fiber ports | |
| SCALANCE XC206-2 | Equipped with 6 RJ45 ports (10/100 Mbit/s) and 2 ST/BFOC ports (100 Mbit/s) |
| SCALANCE XC206-2 | It features 6 RJ45 ports (10/100 Mbit/s) and 2 SC ports (100 Mbit/s). |
| SCALANCE XC206-2SFP | Equipped with 6 RJ45 ports (10/100 Mbit/s) and 2 SFP plug-in transceivers (100 or 1000 Mbit/s) |
| SCALANCE XC206-2SFP G | It features 6 RJ45 ports (10/100/1,000 Mbit/s) and 2 SFP plug-in transceivers (1,000 Mbps) |
| SCALANCE XC216-4C | It features 12 RJ45 ports (10/100 Mbit/s) and 4 gigabit combination ports (10/100/1,000 Mbps RJ45 ports or SFP 1000 Mbit/s connectors can be used) |
| SCALANCE XC216-4C G EEC | It features 12 RJ45 ports (10/100/1000 Mbit/s) and 4 Gigabit combination ports (10/100/1000 Mbit/s RJ45 ports or SFP 1000 Mbit/s plug-in transceivers can be used) |
| SCALANCE XC224-4C G | It features 20 RJ45 ports (10/100/1000 Mbit/s) and 4 Gigabit combination ports (10/100/1000 Mbit/s RJ45 ports or SFP 1000 Mbit/s plug-in transceivers can be used) |
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| Switches with EtherNet/IP delivery status | |
| SCALANCE XC206-2SFP G | It features 6 RJ45 ports (10/100/1,000 Mbit/s) and 2 SFP plug-in transceivers (1,000 Mbps) |
| SCALANCE XC208G | Equipped with 8 RJ45 ports (10/100/1000Mbps), it is suitable for installation in a control cabinet |
| SCALANCE XC216-4C G EEC | It features 12 RJ45 ports (10/100/1000 Mbit/s) and 4 Gigabit combination ports (10/100/1000 Mbit/s RJ45 ports or SFP 1000 Mbit/s plug-in transceivers can be used) |
| SCALANCE XC224-4C G | It features 20 RJ45 ports (10/100/1000 Mbit/s) and 4 Gigabit combination ports (10/100/1000 Mbit/s RJ45 ports or SFP 1000 Mbit/s plug-in transceivers can be used) |
SCALANCE XC-200 Feature:
- Redundant network structure based on high-speed medium redundant HRP and MRP;
- Prevent loop formation through standard STP, RSTP and MSTP mechanisms and loop detection;
- The SFP plug-in transceiver can be replaced or expanded during operation.
- The device can be easily replaced through the C-PLUG removable data storage medium.
- Multiple ports are used in parallel through link aggregation (IEEE 802.3ad) to improve transmission rate and fault safety.
- As it is integrated into the SIMATIC system fault message, the engineering configuration cost of PLC/HMI is reduced
- Configure in TIA Portal and in Web-based Management (WBM)
- It can be conveniently integrated into process and system diagnostics via PROFINET or EtherNet/IP
- Access via SNMP and integrate the SCALANCE XC-200 switch into the existing network management system (such as SINEMA Server or SINEC NMS).
- The robust and durable industrial standard equipment interface enables reliable plug-in connection and is used in conjunction with FastConnect connectors that comply with industrial standard specifications
- Integrate the switch by supporting S2 system redundancy and H-Sync in the SIMATIC S7-1500R/H system
Therefore, the SCALANCE XC-200 Switches housing is robust and durable, can be redundantly configured, has an operating temperature range of -40 °C to +70 °C, and offers high operational reliability in industrial environments.
FAQ:
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What are the differences between 6GK5206-2BB00-2AC2 and 6GK5206-2BD00-2AC2 in terms of redundancy protocols?
The 6GK5206-2BB00-2AC2 and 6GK5206-2BD00-2AC2 both belong to the basic models of the SCALANCE XC-200 series. The differences in their support for redundant protocols mainly lie in the types of supported protocols and the completeness of the redundancy mechanism:
6GK5206-2BB00-2AC2: It mainly supports basic redundancy protocols such as STP (Spanning Tree Protocol) and RSTP (Fast Spanning Tree Protocol), which can achieve basic redundancy in network topology. However, the fault recovery time is relatively long (usually in the second range), and it is suitable for simple industrial network scenarios where the requirement for redundancy recovery speed is not high.
6GK5206-2BD00-2AC2 In addition to the basic redundancy protocols (STP/RSTP), it also supports MRP (Media Redundancy Protocol), which is more suitable for industrial environments. This protocol is specifically designed for industrial Ethernet, and its fault recovery time can be shortened to the millisecond level (typical value < 500ms), which can better meet the high requirements for network continuity in the industrial control field. It is especially suitable for production line networks that require rapid failover.
Neither of them supports more advanced redundancy mechanisms such as HRP (High-Speed Redundancy Protocol), and such advanced functions are mainly reflected in the high-end models of the XC-200 series (such as 6GK5206-2GS00-2AC2).
2. What are the functional differences among different 6GK models of SCALANCE XC-200?
The functional differences among various 6GK models of the SCALANCE XC-200 series mainly lie in port configuration, redundant protocols, support for industrial protocols, security features, environmental adaptability, and other aspects.
