Siemens 6GK5216-0BA00-2AC2 Industrial Ethernet Switch

Siemens SCALANCE XC216 16-port industrial Ethernet switch (model 6GK5216-0BA00-2AC2) is a manageable Layer 2 device designed to anchor mid-size factory networks. It provides 16x 10/100 Mbps RJ45 ports plus a console port for configuration and diagnostics LED indicators to monitor activity, with a redundant power supply for higher uptime in continuous-operation environments. Built for harsh industrial settings, it operates from -40 °C to +70 °C and offers flexible mounting on a DIN rail, S7 profile rail, or wall mounting for compact cabinet installations. For network reliability, it supports RSTP for loop-free topologies and VLANs for traffic segmentation, helping isolate critical control traffic. The XC216 is certified to IEC 62443-4-2, reflecting Siemens’ approach to industrial security in scalable automation networks. In deployment, the switch is commonly used to interconnect PLCs, HMI panels, drives, and other automation devices, and is listed as a Profinet IO-Device with Ethernet/IP conformance, enabling seamless integration into Siemens and third-party automation ecosystems.