Siemens 6GK5212-2BB00-2AA3 SCALANCE X212-2 Managed Industrial Ethernet Switch
01Product Overview
Siemens 6GK5212-2BB00-2AA3 is a managed SCALANCE X212-2 Industrial Ethernet switch with twelve 10/100 Mbps RJ45 ports and two 100 Mbps multimode fiber ports using ST/BFOC connectors. It supports PROFINET IO device operation, Conformance Class B, managed diagnostics and redundancy functions. The switch is designed for industrial cabinet installation with redundant 24 V DC power and an optional C-PLUG for configuration handling.
02Performance
Operating Capabilities
- Provides twelve 10/100 Mbps RJ45 ports with securing collars for copper Industrial Ethernet.
- Provides two 100BaseFX multimode fiber ports with ST/BFOC connections.
- Operates as a PROFINET IO device in Conformance Class B.
- Supports managed functions through CLI, web access, MIBs, email traps, STEP 7 and port mirroring.
- Supports the documented network protocols, including DCP, LLDP and SNMP versions 1, 2 and 3.
- Supports MRP, HRP and PRP redundancy functions within the engineered network architecture.
Product Identity
- Manufacturer: Siemens
- Model: 6GK5212-2BB00-2AA3
- Product Type: SCALANCE X212-2 managed Industrial Ethernet switch
- Status: Cancelled since October 1, 2024; spare part
03Technical Details
| Manufacturer | Siemens |
|---|---|
| Article Number | 6GK5212-2BB00-2AA3 |
| Product Designation | SCALANCE X212-2 |
| Copper Ports | 12 x 10/100 Mbps RJ45 with securing collar |
| Fiber Ports | 2 x 100 Mbps multimode ST/BFOC, 100BaseFX |
| PROFINET Role | IO device, Conformance Class B |
| Management | CLI, web, MIB, email traps, STEP 7 and port mirroring |
| Protocols | Telnet, HTTP, HTTPS, TFTP, FTP, DCP, LLDP, SNMP v1/v2/v3 |
| Redundancy | MRP, HRP and PRP supported |
| Power Supply | Redundant 24 V DC |
| Maximum Current | 0.33 A |
| Power Loss | 7.92 W |
| Degree of Protection | IP30 |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to 60 degrees C |
| Storage / Transport Temperature | -40 to 70 degrees C |
| Maximum Relative Humidity | 95 percent, noncondensing |
04System Integration
- Plan the twelve copper and two fiber links from the exact network topology and port settings.
- Provide redundant 24 V DC feeds and verify the error signaling contact before service.
- Use the set button and LED indications only within the documented commissioning procedure.
- Back up the managed-switch configuration; use an optional C-PLUG when the installed maintenance strategy requires it.
- Preserve PROFINET device name, VLAN, redundancy, mirroring, SNMP and management-security settings.
- Validate MRP, HRP or PRP behavior under the exact redundancy method configured for the plant.
05Applications
- Managed Industrial Ethernet aggregation for automation cabinets.
- Mixed copper and multimode-fiber networks requiring twelve RJ45 and two 100BaseFX ports.
- PROFINET systems requiring a Conformance Class B managed switch.
- Industrial rings using the supported MRP or HRP redundancy functions.
- Redundant Ethernet architectures engineered with the documented PRP capability.
- Spare-part replacement in existing SCALANCE X212-2 installations.
06FAQ
How many copper and fiber connections does the X212-2 provide?
It provides twelve 10/100 Mbps RJ45 ports and two 100 Mbps multimode ST/BFOC ports.
Can 6GK5212-2BB00-2AA3 participate as a PROFINET device?
Yes. Siemens specifies PROFINET IO device operation with Conformance Class B.
What does the optional C-PLUG contribute to maintenance?
It can support configuration handling and replacement strategy, but the saved configuration and exact switch generation still need verification.
Which redundancy method should be enabled on this switch?
Use only the MRP, HRP or PRP method engineered for the network; enabling a different method without topology review can disrupt communication.
What should be checked when using the two fiber ports?
Confirm multimode fiber type, ST/BFOC connectors, 100BaseFX link partners, optical budget, routing and port configuration.
Which current Siemens option is identified for migration?
Siemens identifies SCALANCE XC216-4C as the successor, but port media, dimensions, configuration and redundancy behavior must be checked before migration.
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