Siemens 6GK5216-0BA00-2AA3 Industrial Ethernet Switch

Siemens SCALANCE X216, model 6GK5216-0BA00-2AA3, is a managed Industrial Ethernet switch that functions as a PROFINET IO device and a core component for network management in automation environments. It provides 16x 10/100 Mbps RJ45 ports for dense, reliable device interconnection, with LED diagnostics to monitor port and system health. The unit includes an error-signaling contact with a set pushbutton for fault signaling and supports a redundant power supply, wired via a 2-pole terminal block for power and signaling connections, enhancing availability in harsh production settings. It ships with an electronic manual on CD-ROM and offers optional C-PLUG accessories to simplify field installation. As part of Siemens’ SCALANCE X216 family, this switch delivers built-in redundancy management and network management features tailored to industrial networks demanding stable performance, deterministic access, and easy integration into PROFIBUS/PROFINET ecosystems.