Siemens 6GK5005-0GA10-1AB2 Industrial Ethernet Switch

Siemens 6GK5005-0GA10-1AB2 is part of the SCALANCE XB005G family of unmanaged Industrial Ethernet Switches. This five-port, RJ45-based switch supports auto-negotation across 10/100/1000 Mbps, providing straightforward, plug-and-play connectivity for compact industrial networks. It is designed for small star and line topologies and includes LED diagnostics to help monitor link and activity at a glance. The device is rated IP20 for indoor installations and powered from a 24 V DC supply, aligning with common factory power environments. As an unmanaged switch, no software configuration is required; it simply forwards frames between connected devices, making it suitable for connecting PLCs, sensors, actuators, and other Ethernet-enabled field devices within a control cabinet or machine enclosure. The part number identifies this XB005G model with five 10/100/1000 Mbit/s RJ45 ports, delivering up to 1 Gbps of total port bandwidth and enabling a compact, reliable Ethernet backbone where simplicity and robust operation are paramount.