6GK5216-0BA00-2FC2

What type of product is this?

This is a managed Layer 2 industrial Ethernet switch from the SCALANCE XC-200 range. It is designed for industrial networking applications where reliable communication, diagnostics and network segmentation are important.

How many Ethernet ports does this switch include?

It includes 16 RJ45 Ethernet ports with 10/100 Mbps communication speed, plus 1 console port for local configuration access.

Is this suitable for harsh industrial environments?

Yes. This variant is intended for demanding industrial conditions, with an operating temperature range of -40 °C to +70 °C, conformal coating on the printed circuit boards, and a NAMUR NE21-compliant design.

Can this switch be used in PROFINET networks?

Yes. It is a PROFINET IO device with PROFINET conformity class B, making it well suited to industrial automation networks where PROFINET communication and diagnostics are required.

What network management features are included?

The switch includes web-based management, CLI access, MIB handling, RMON, port mirroring, multiport mirroring, email-based TRAPs and detailed diagnostics such as port statistics, packet type statistics and SysLog.

Does it include redundancy features for network resilience?

Yes. It includes ring redundancy and a broad set of redundancy functions such as HRP, MRP, MRP-I, STP, RSTP, RSTP+ and MSTP. This makes it a strong choice for networks that need high availability.

What security-related functions are available?

This model includes IEEE 802.1X authentication, SNMP v1/v2/v3, HTTPS, SSH, SSL, broadcast blocking and traffic limiting for broadcast, multicast and unicast communication. Siemens 6GK5216-0BA00-2FC2 is also listed as meeting IEC 62443-4-2:2019.

Can it be mounted in different ways?

Yes. It can be mounted on a 35 mm DIN rail, on a wall, on an S7-300 rail or on an S7-1500 rail, giving flexibility for different cabinet layouts.

What are the power requirements?

The unit is designed for a 24 V DC supply and accepts an input range of 9.6 to 31.2 V DC. It also includes connection points for a redundant voltage supply, which can help improve system availability.

What are the physical dimensions of the unit?

The housing is compact for industrial panel installation. Its dimensions are 120 mm wide, 147 mm high and 125 mm deep, with a net weight of approximately 0.8 kg.

Does this switch include VLAN and DHCP functions?

Yes. It includes port-based VLAN functionality with up to 257 VLANs, along with DHCP server and DHCP client functions. DHCP Options 82, 66 and 67 are also included.

What enclosure rating does it have?

The switch has an IP20 protection class, which is typical for installation inside industrial control cabinets and enclosed electrical panels.

Is removable configuration storage available?

Yes. This model includes a C-PLUG slot, allowing removable storage for configuration data. This can be useful when replacing a unit and maintaining consistent network settings.

Which communication protocols are available on this switch?

The feature set includes Telnet, HTTP, HTTPS, TFTP, DCP, LLDP, EtherNet/IP, IGMP, GVRP, NTP and SNTP, along with management and security-related network functions commonly used in industrial Ethernet environments.