Structure your plant network using SCALANCE X-500 as a layer 3 switch and central component in the industrial backbone, laying the ideal foundation for implementing networks that set new standards in performance and reliability.

Layer 3 switch for maximum performance in your network.

SCALANCE X-500 switches are modular, industrial, high-performance layer 3 switches appropriate for designing electrical and optical line, ring, and star structures with transmission rates of up to 10 Gbit/s and installation in 19-inch control cabinets. With SCALANCE X-500, you enjoy freedom of choice when it comes to connecting media, and you can employ a variety of redundancy concepts.

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Typical uses

SCALANCE X-500 is perfectly suited for industrial networks and particularly for integrating them into an existing enterprise network. These layer 3 switches enable the connection of plant parts and distributed field devices from the control to the management level, ensuring high plant availability with extensive diagnostic options and leading transmission rates.

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A layer 3 switch can be used both as a switch and as a router: Layer 3 switches can be configured like a router to support different routing protocols. Thanks to IP routing, you can couple the industrial backbone layer and the enterprise network with each other. With SCALANCE X-500 layer 3 switches, you can also implement layer 3 routing easily and efficiently.

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SCALANCE XR-500 Datasheet