{"product_id":"scalance-xc101-1-ethernet-switch-siemens-6gk5101-1bc00-2aa3","title":"SCALANCE XC101-1 Ethernet Switch Siemens 6GK5101-1BC00-2AA3","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSiemens 6GK5101-1BC00-2AA3 SCALANCE XC101-1 Managed Industrial Ethernet Switch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSiemens 6GK5101-1BC00-2AA3\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003e6GK5101-1BC00-2AA3\u003c\/strong\u003e Managed Industrial Ethernet Switch, operates as a dedicated hardware component for hybrid copper-fiber signal processing and deterministic packet distribution within PROFINET networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6GK5101-1BC00-2AA3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSiemens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGermany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.55 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 x 125 x 124 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–40 to +70 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 to 6 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManaged Industrial Ethernet Switches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePorts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 x RJ45 (10\/100 Mbit\/s), 1 x Fiber Optic SC (100 Mbit\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitching Logic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStore-and-forward\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported Protocols\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePROFINET diagnostics, SNMP, DHCP, VLAN, MRP\/RSTP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupply Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 VDC (Redundant input terminals)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting Format\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDIN rail or wall mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnclosure Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProfinet Deterministic Network \u0026amp; Backplane Architecture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How does the integrated fiber optic SC port affect network redundancy loops?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Can this unit be configured within Siemens TIA Portal or STEP 7 engineering tools?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siemens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43923247956067,"sku":"6GK5101-1BC00-2AA3","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/5246\/8067\/files\/208_58990826-5987-419c-ab20-902e9ad4fa1d.jpg?v=1766976635","url":"https:\/\/www.autocontrolglobal.com\/products\/scalance-xc101-1-ethernet-switch-siemens-6gk5101-1bc00-2aa3","provider":"AutoControl Global","version":"1.0","type":"link"}