Siemens 6GK1162-3AA00 PCI Express X1 Network Card

Siemens 6GK1162-3AA00 CP 1623 PCI Express X1 communications processor delivers Industrial Ethernet connectivity for SIMATIC NET by adding a PCI Express X1 interface with two RJ-45 ports and an integrated 2-port switch, enabling compact, flexible network topologies in PC‑based automation setups. It supports 10/100/1000 Mbit/s on both ports, allowing high‑speed communication between S7 PLCs, engineering workstations, and other Industrial Ethernet devices within HARDNET-IE S7 and S7-RedConnect configurations. The module mounts in a PCI Express X1 slot and is powered from the backplane with 3.3 V and 12 V supplies, aligning with standard industrial PC designs and eliminating the need for separate power adapters in typical rack or chassis installations. Driver and configuration support come from SIMATIC NET software, with the recommended starting point SIMATIC NET CD V7.0 HF1 or newer, ensuring proper drivers, protocol stacks, and device management for CP 1623 operation. The 6GK1162-3AA00 designation identifies CP 1623 PCI Express X1 with two RJ-45 interfaces, delivering a compact, standards-based network processor that extends Siemens automation networks to PCs and non-S7 hosts within enterprise-grade industrial Ethernet installations.