SCALANCE X-300: Modular Rackmount Switches

Modular rackmount switches for control cabinets and harsh environments deliver flexible Ethernet for industrial automation.

• SCALANCE XC-300/SCALANCE XCM-300: Compact Ethernet switches for high-performance plant networks, more information
• SCALANCE XR-300/SCALANCE XRM-300: Rackmount switches with flexible application options at up to +70°C, more information
• SCALANCE XR-300WG: Cost-optimized and space-saving rackmount switch with protection class IP30, more information

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SCALANCE X-300 rackmount and compact Industrial Ethernet switches bridge operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT), ensuring reliable and secure connections for your machines and sensors.

These switches support flexible, secure network infrastructures on your shop floor, even in harsh industrial environments. SCALANCE X-300 products include:

Combine industrial reliability with IT standards to enable seamless communication between machines, systems, and enterprise applications across your network.

Ensure stable operations with high network availability through built-in redundancy features such as MRP and VLANs, even under demanding industrial conditions.

Connect to 28 devices in a space-saving footprint and adapt easily to growing network demands with flexible compact and rackmount options.

Design industrial networks with maximum flexibility using support for line, ring, and star topologies across electrical and optical infrastructures, enabling reliable communication structures tailored to different applications.

Ensure reliable operation in demanding environments with rugged hardware, extended temperature ranges, high EMC resistance, and industrial collars built specifically for industrial applications.

Handle demanding data loads with high transmission speeds of up to 10 Gbit/s, enabling efficient communication in highperformance applications and supporting future network requirements.

SCALANCE X-300 is used to build reliable and high-performance Industrial Ethernet networks. It connects machines, controllers, and field devices at the control and aggregation level, enabling stable communication in modern production environments.

The portfolio includes compact switches (XC-/XCM-/XCH-300) for spacesaving installations and rackmount switches (XR-/XRM-/XRH-300, XR300WG) for scalable network infrastructures in control cabinets and industrial environments.

Yes, selected SCALANCE X-300 switches such as XCM/XCH-300 and XRM/XRH-300 can be upgraded to Layer 3 functionality via a license. This allows you to enhance routing capabilities without replacing hardware, enabling flexible and cost-efficient network expansion as your requirements grow. Find more information here: license layer 3 functions

SCALANCE XC-/XCM-/XCH-300 switches are typically used at the aggregation and control level to enable high-performance industrial networks. They connect plant components and distributed field devices where high data rates are required. An additional advantage is the function extender interface for integration with the SCALANCE LPE for edge processing applications. Find more information here: SCALANCE LPE

SCALANCE XR-/XRM-/XRH-300 rackmount switches are used at the control and aggregation level to build high-performance industrial networks. They connect plant units and distributed field devices, supporting electrical and optical line, ring, and star topologies with data rates of up to 10 Gbit/s, ensuring high availability and reliable operation even in harsh environments.

The SCALANCE XR-300WG is a cost-optimized 19″ rackmount switch with a compact installation depth, allowing space-saving mounting on both sides of a control cabinet. It is ideal for a wide range of industrial applications, offering high availability through redundancy features such as MRP and VLANs, up to 28 Gigabit and combo ports, and fiber-optic interfaces (SFP) for long-distance communication.

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