Compact, Affordable Industrial Ethernet Switch Saves Time, Space, and Costs

The Scalance XB, which is an extension of the Scalance X family of switches from Siemens Energy & Automation, is an unmanaged industrial Ethernet switch that can be used in a line or star topology.Key features of the new Scalance XB switch are its compact size and affordable price point, making it ideal for space-saving installations where low-cost port expansion is required. The switches offer plug-and-play connections and are available with up to eight 10/100 Mbit/s ports.The new line of switches is constructed with a durable plastic housing that is easily mounted on standard rails. The switch packaging provides an IP20 degree of protection in a small, compact design. Diagnostics available on the switch include power, link status and traffic data, and are indicated by LEDs.Fast replacement, easy configurationA hallmark of the Siemens Scalance X family of switches is fast replacement, which reduces downtime costs. As well, the switches offer easy configuration and fast commissioning, with built-in web management tools that help reduce cost of ownership. Included are complete diagnostics via LED and PROFINET I/O and standard redundant point-to-point connections and power supply. Other products in the Scalance X family are the:•    Scalance X100 Unmanaged Switch, a compact design with electrical and optical ports with redundant power supply connection and remote diagnostics.•    Scalance X200 Compact Managed Switch, which offers SNMP diagnostics, operates without an enclosure, and may be mounted externally on a machine. •    Scalance X300 Compact Managed Gigabit Switch, to migrate Fast Ethernet to Gigabit standards, providing the ability to integrate plant floor networks with enterprise networks via high-speed backbone. •    Scalance X400 Multi-port Gigabit Managed Switch, which delivers the attractive office features of VLAN, spanning tree and web based management, Layer 3 switching (IP routing), SNMP diagnostics, and IGMP snooping. The switch is easily integrated into enterprise and plant networks and is scalable up to 26 ports per switch. A redundant ring manager function enables extremely high speed Ethernet and gigabit rings with fast redundancy ( For more information on Scalance XB products, please click here.