Industrial switching
SCALANCE X Industrial Ethernet Switches
Industrial Ethernet switches for machine, line and plant networks, ranging from simple unmanaged connectivity to managed redundant architectures.
Used where industrial mounting, diagnostics, PROFINET behavior, redundancy and environmental robustness matter more than office-network features.
Request exact article number Selection is confirmed against motor, I/O, network and destination data.
Technical parameters
Selection data
These values describe the product family and the decisions behind selection. The exact datasheet is tied to the complete Siemens article number.
ParameterFamily rangeEngineering note
ManagementUnmanaged and managed product familiesManaged switches are preferred when diagnostics, VLANs or redundancy are required.
PortsCopper and fiber, speed and count by modelInclude spare ports and uplink media in the topology.
PROFINETIndustrial real-time and diagnostic support by familyConfirm conformance class and network-update requirements.
RedundancyRing and redundant network optionsProtocol and recovery time must match the control availability target.
InstallationCabinet and field variantsSelect IP rating, temperature and connector system for the location.
SecurityManagement and segmentation features by modelSwitch settings are one part of a wider industrial security concept.
Common search questions
Quick answers for SCALANCE X Industrial Ethernet Switches.
Family guidance narrows the request. The exact Siemens article number remains the final commercial and technical identity.
What is SCALANCE X Industrial Ethernet Switches best suited for?
Used where industrial mounting, diagnostics, PROFINET behavior, redundancy and environmental robustness matter more than office-network features. Typical applications include machine networks, profinet lines, remote i/o.
Which information is required to select SCALANCE X Industrial Ethernet Switches?
Start with network topology, device and spare port count, cable media and distances, update time and redundancy. Final ratings and accessories are confirmed against the full article number and current manufacturer data.
Can SCALANCE X Industrial Ethernet Switches be quoted from a model name only?
A model name identifies a family, not always the exact hardware. Honghao checks the complete article number, electrical data, options, accessories, lifecycle status, quantity and destination before confirming the offer.
Good fit
Use it when
- PLC/HMI networks
- Distributed I/O lines
- Redundant production cells
- Fiber backbone connections
Selection limits
Check before specifying
- An unmanaged switch cannot replace a designed network architecture
- Cybersecurity requires zone, access and maintenance policies
- Exact ratings, functions, approvals and lifecycle status depend on the complete Siemens article number and firmware. Honghao confirms these against the requested BOM before quotation.
Strengths
Why this family
- Industrial environmental design
- PROFINET integration
- Managed diagnostics and redundancy options
- Copper and fiber portfolio
Typical BOM
Accessories
- SFP media modules
- Industrial Ethernet cables
- PROFINET connectors
- 24 V DC supply
- Fiber patch components
Application data
What to send
- Network topology
- Device and spare port count
- Cable media and distances
- Update time and redundancy
- Management and security responsibility
Technical basis
Manufacturer data remains the final reference.
Honghao uses family-level guidance to structure the enquiry. Final ratings, options, certificates and lifecycle status are checked against the exact article number and current manufacturer documentation.
Typical applications
Where it is used
RFQ checklist
Get a usable quotation
Send the full article number if it is a replacement. For a new application, send the project data listed above, quantity, destination country and required delivery date.
Send BOM or application dataExact configuration