SCALANCE X-400: High-Performance Layer 3 Switch

SCALANCE X-400 for growing industrial network demands. Includes a modular Layer 3 switch with PoE and support for fiber and copper.

• SCALANCE X‑400: a flexible Layer 3 switch designed for mid-sized industrial networks, offering up to 32 Gbit/s and robust operation from -40° to +60° | More information
• SCALANCE XR-500: high-performance Layer 3 backbone switch for large-scale industrial networks, offering up to 34 ports and 10 Gbit/s, advanced routing, and maximum availability | More Information
• SCALANCE XR-500WG: cost-optimized Layer 3 switch for industrial applications such as control rooms, up to 32 Gbit/s | More information

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SCALANCE M Industrial Routers A versatile portfolio—wired or wireless: SCALANCE M includes mobile wireless routers and routers for wired communication.

SCALANCE S Firewall and VPN Appliances protect industrial networks and automation systems by segmenting the network and establishing secure communication channels.

Industrial networks require high performance, high availability, and seamless integration. The SCALANCE X‑400 and SCALANCE X‑500 Layer 3 switches enable reliable communication from the control to the management level, flexible and scalable network design, continuous operation through redundancy, and efficient integration of industrial and enterprise networks using Layer 3 routing and segmentation.

Design and operate networks from the control to the management level with high availability, minimizing downtime and ensuring stable data communication across industrial processes.

Support a wide range of network sizes and structures with high port density, diverse bandwidth options, and flexible topologies (line, ring, star), scaling from plant-level to backbone networks.

Streamline complex network operations with VLAN-based segmentation, integrated diagnostics, and seamless integration of industrial and enterprise networks.

Enable efficient data traffic with Layer 3 routing between segments and seamless OT/IT integration. The SCALANCE X‑500 provides advanced routing and backbone performance of up to 10 Gbit/s.

Implement robust network topologies, including line, ring, and star structures. Use redundancy mechanisms such as RSTP to ensure continuous operation and high network availability.

Benefit from high port density, Gigabit to 10 Gigabit bandwidth, and reliable operation in harsh environments (-40 °C to +60 °C) thanks to its rugged industrial design.

Since 1964, Toro has been producing food mixes at its highly automated Indre Arna factory, which has undergone continuous modernization. A new segmented, redundant Layer 3 network now ensures secure, reliable, and high-performance operations with seamless enterprise integration.

SCALANCE X‑500 switches are ideal for industrial networks and integration into enterprise systems, connecting plant components and field devices from the control level to the management level while ensuring high availability, diagnostics, and performance. Redundant network structures can be easily implemented using Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) and ring redundancy.

Yes, the SCALANCE X‑500 can function as both a switch and a router, supporting routing protocols and IP routing to efficiently connect industrial backbone networks with enterprise networks and enable flexible Layer 3 routing.

The SCALANCE XC-400 Layer 3 switch offers high performance of up to 1 Gigabit and has a small footprint—while also being compact enough for rail mounting. Even large production networks can be easily and clearly structured thanks to the integrated VLAN functionality (virtual segmentation).

The SCALANCE XR-500WG is a cost-effective solution thanks to its flexible use of SFP and SFP+ plug-in transceivers. This allows you to standardize and reuse modules across applications, significantly reducing storage and spare part costs.

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