Siemens XC216-4C Managed Industrial Ethernet Switch

SCALANCE XC216‑4C is a SIPLUS NET managed Layer 2 Ethernet switch designed for harsh industrial environments. Based on the 6GK5216‑4BS00‑2AC2 hardware, it provides 12x 10/100 Mbps RJ45 ports for copper device networking and 4x 1 Gbps combo ports that accept either RJ45 copper or SFP modules, enabling flexible uplink options. A dedicated console port supports local management, while diagnostics LEDs simplify status monitoring. The device includes redundancy functions and a redundant power supply option, and it is built with conformal coating for extended temperature operation (-40 °C to +70 °C). Mounting options include DIN rail (S7) or wall mounting, and a C‑PLUG slot supports field service and power integration. As a managed Ethernet switch, XC216‑4C supports VLAN and RSTP for loop‑free networks and is compatible with PROFINET IO and Ethernet/IP, making it suitable for industrial automation and mixed‑vendor architectures. It is IEC 62443‑4‑2 certified, reflecting its security‑oriented design for discrete manufacturing and process environments.