SCALANCE XC101-1 Ethernet Switch Siemens 6GK5101-1BC00-2AA3
Manufacturer: Siemens
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Part Number: 6GK5101-1BC00-2AA3
Condition：New with Original Package
Product Type: Managed Industrial Ethernet Switches
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Country of Origin: USA
Payment:T/T, Western Union
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
Siemens 6GK5101-1BC00-2AA3 SCALANCE XC101-1 Managed Industrial Ethernet Switch
The Siemens 6GK5101-1BC00-2AA3, also cataloged as the 6GK5101-1BC00-2AA3 Managed Industrial Ethernet Switch, operates as a dedicated hardware component for hybrid copper-fiber signal processing and deterministic packet distribution within PROFINET networks.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 6GK5101-1BC00-2AA3 |
| Brand | Siemens |
| Origin | Germany |
| Weight | 0.55 kg |
| Dimensions | 40 x 125 x 124 mm |
| Operating Temp | –40 to +70 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 5 to 6 W |
| Product Type | Managed Industrial Ethernet Switches |
| Ports | 4 x RJ45 (10/100 Mbit/s), 1 x Fiber Optic SC (100 Mbit/s) |
| Switching Logic | Store-and-forward |
| Supported Protocols | PROFINET diagnostics, SNMP, DHCP, VLAN, MRP/RSTP |
| Supply Voltage | 24 VDC (Redundant input terminals) |
| Mounting Format | DIN rail or wall mount |
| Enclosure Rating | IP30 |
Profinet Deterministic Network & Backplane Architecture
The onboard ASIC executes hardware-level store-and-forward frame processing to maintain low transmission latency across both 10/100 Mbit/s copper interfaces and the 100 Mbit/s optical SC link. Integrated firmware supports Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP) and Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), enabling deterministic reconfiguration times during physical ring topology disruptions. Internal backplane bus communication handles real-time cyclic data exchange between connected controllers and distributed I/O racks, while dual 24 VDC input terminals protect the internal processing core from power supply outages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How does the integrated fiber optic SC port affect network redundancy loops?
A: The optical port functions as a media-converted physical interface integrated directly into the switch matrix, allowing MRP or RSTP ring topologies to span long distances over fiber without requiring external transceivers.
Q: Can this unit be configured within Siemens TIA Portal or STEP 7 engineering tools?
A: Yes. The device supports PROFINET IO system integration, allowing hardware configuration, IP parameter assignment, and diagnostic parameter monitoring via TIA Portal or STEP 7 engineering environments.
Field Installation Guidelines
Mount the module vertically on a standard 35 mm DIN rail inside a protective enclosure. Maintain a minimum vertical distance of 50 mm above and below the IP30 housing to enable passive convection cooling across the extended –40 to +70 deg C operating range. Connect the functional earth terminal directly to the enclosure mounting chassis with a short, low-impedance copper strap to minimize high-frequency noise interference. Secure all fiber optic SC connectors with dust caps prior to final cable termination, and route copper cable assemblies away from high-power AC conductors or variable frequency drives.