6GK5216-0BA00-2AB2 SIEMENS SIMATIC PLC

The Siemens 6GK5216-0BA00-2AB2 is a SCALANCE XB216 managed Layer 2 industrial Ethernet switch designed for control cabinet networking in factory automation. It features 16 × 10/100 Mbit/s RJ45 copper ports and 1 console port, providing high port density for connecting PLCs, HMIs, drives, and other Ethernet devices within a single machine or production cell. As a managed switch, the XB216 supports ring redundancy (MRP, HRP, RSTP), VLAN, and network diagnostics, making it suitable for applications requiring network reliability and visibility beyond what an unmanaged switch can provide. It is certified as a PROFINET IO Device (Conformity Class B) and supports EtherNet/IP, enabling seamless integration into both PROFINET and EtherNet/IP automation architectures.