Features:
- One copper and three POF ports combine electrical and optical Industrial Ethernet segments.
- PROFINET IO device and IRT switching functions coordinate deterministic automation traffic.
- Redundant 24 V DC feeds and an external signaling contact support monitored machine-level operation.
Push-pull connectors secure the RJ45, SC-RJ, and power interfaces against unintended release at the installation point.
The switch can retain configuration on an optional C-PLUG, allowing device parameters to remain with the removable memory element.
IP65 protection and mounting options for DIN rail, wall, or an S7-300 rail place the managed node close to industrial network equipment.
The Siemens 6GK5201-3JR10-2BA6 SCALANCE X201-3P IRT PRO Managed Switch may still be available for purchase and support from Apter Power beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).
Siemens 6GK5201-3JR10-2BA6 SCALANCE X201-3P IRT PRO Managed Switch Manuals,Datasheets,Link
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Copper and POF Signal Paths
- Copper uplink: The RJ45 interface carries a 10/100 Mbit/s electrical Ethernet connection into the switch.
- Optical branches: Three SC-RJ ports transmit 100 Mbit/s Ethernet over polymer optical fiber.
- Media transition: Internal switching moves frames between the electrical port and any of the optical ports.
- Connector retention: Push-pull housings secure each network lead at the device.
Automation Traffic Handling
- IO device role: The switch exposes its diagnostics and operating state through PROFINET IO.
- IRT forwarding: Isochronous real-time scheduling separates deterministic traffic from ordinary Ethernet frames.
- Class C: The PROFINET implementation supports the functions required for Class C communication.
- Port diagnostics: Individual interface conditions can be evaluated as part of network supervision.
Alternative Recovery Structures
- MRP: Media Redundancy Protocol closes a supported ring while coordinating recovery through network roles.
- HRP: High-speed redundancy provides a separate ring mechanism for supported SCALANCE networks.
- PRP: Parallel Redundancy Protocol uses duplicated paths rather than waiting for a failed link to reconverge.
- Power feeds: Redundant supply inputs keep the switch energized when one 24 V DC feed is unavailable.
Configuration and Status Access
- Browser access: Web management presents configuration and status through an IP connection.
- Command access: The CLI provides structured device settings and diagnostic commands.
- Network monitoring: SNMP v1, v2, and v3 expose managed objects to supervision systems.
- Removable memory: An optional C-PLUG can carry stored configuration when hardware is exchanged.