Siemens 6GK5216-0BA00-2AB2 Industrial Ethernet Switch

Siemens 6GK5216-0BA00-2AB2 is the SCALANCE XB216, a managed Layer 2 Industrial Ethernet Switch built for demanding automation environments. It provides 16 x 10/100 Mbit/s RJ45 ports plus a dedicated console port for device management, mounts on a standard DIN rail, and features a redundant power supply for higher availability in harsh factory settings. The device is IEC 62443-4-2 certified and carries PROFINET IO Device and Ethernet/IP certificates, with a default PROFINET configuration to streamline integration into PROFINET-based control architectures. Operating from 0 °C to +60 °C, XB216 includes diagnostic LEDs to aid troubleshooting and status monitoring on the production floor, making it suitable for edge or small-to-medium industrial networks that require reliable Layer 2 switching for PLCs, HMIs, and other field devices.