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Siemens 6GK5208-0GA00-2TC2 is a SCALANCE XC208G managed Layer 2 industrial Ethernet switch that connects eight gigabit RJ45 nodes through EtherNet/IP and PROFINET IO.
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Technical specifications for 6GK5208-0GA00-2TC2

  • Manufacturer:
    Siemens
  • Part Number:
    6GK5208-0GA00-2TC2
  • Product Family:
    Siemens SCALANCE
  • Product Type:
    SCALANCE XC208G EtherNet/IP Managed Switch
  • Stock:
    1
  • RJ45 Ports:
    8
  • Port Data Rates:
    10/100/1000 Mbit/s
  • Factory Protocol Profile:
    EtherNet/IP
  • PROFINET IO Device:
    Supported
  • Time Synchronization:
    IEEE 1588v2 PTP
  • Console Interface:
    1 RJ11 port
  • Signaling Contact:
    1 two-pole terminal connection
  • Supply Connection:
    Four-pole terminal block with redundant input
  • Rated Supply:
    24 V DC
  • Permitted Supply Range:
    9.6 to 31.2 V DC
  • Rated Power Loss:
    4.3 W
  • Maximum Current Consumption:
    0.36 A
  • Input Fuse Requirement:
    2.5 A / 125 V
  • Configuration Storage:
    C-PLUG
  • VLAN Capacity:
    Up to 257 VLANs
  • Redundancy Functions:
    MRP, HRP, STP, RSTP, and MSTP
  • Management Access:
    Web, CLI, SNMPv1/v2/v3, SSH, and SSL
  • Multicast Control:
    IGMP snooping and querier
  • Cybersecurity Certification:
    IEC 62443-4-2
  • Protection Rating:
    IP20
  • Operating Temperature:
    -40 to 70 °C
  • Storage and Transport Temperature:
    -40 to 85 °C
  • Mounting Options:
    35 mm DIN rail, S7 mounting rail, or wall
  • Weight:
    1.146 lbs (0.52 kg)
  • Estimated shipping dimensions:
    12x10.9x11.7cm
  • Tariff Code:
    85176200
  • Country of origin:
    Germany
  • Place of shipment:
    Xiamen,Fujian,China
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Overview Manuals Ports EtherNet/IP Ring Diagnostics

Features:

  • Eight RJ45 ports switch 10/100/1000 Mbit/s traffic at Layer 2.
  • The default EtherNet/IP profile operates alongside PROFINET IO and IEEE 1588v2 PTP.
  • Redundant 24 V DC input, a signaling contact, diagnostics, and C-PLUG storage support managed operation.
Siemens 6GK5208-0GA00-2TC2 links eight copper network segments through a common managed switching fabric.

The control plane of 6GK5208-0GA00-2TC2 applies VLAN, multicast, redundancy, and access settings to those physical ports.

Local LEDs and the signaling contact on 6GK5208-0GA00-2TC2 expose device and link conditions outside the management interface.

The Siemens 6GK5208-0GA00-2TC2 is the XC208G article with the factory EtherNet/IP profile; the PROFINET article uses a different order number.
Siemens 6GK5208-0GA00-2TC2 SCALANCE XC208G Managed Switch Manuals,Datasheets,Link Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description. All prices are shown in USD.

Copper Ports and Service Access

  • RJ45 group: Eight shielded sockets carry the switched 10/100/1000 Mbit/s connections.
  • Console path: The RJ11 console port provides local service access without consuming a data port.
  • Fault output: The two-pole signaling contact reports selected device faults to an external circuit.
  • Status display: Front LEDs separate device, power, and individual port conditions.

Automation Protocol Profile

  • Default profile: EtherNet/IP is active as the documented factory protocol profile.
  • PROFINET role: The switch can operate as a PROFINET IO device for automation diagnostics.
  • Clock path: IEEE 1588v2 PTP distributes the documented time reference through the network.
  • Device data: Management and automation diagnostics use distinct services on the same Ethernet ports.

Network and Supply Continuity

  • Power input: Two 24 V DC feeds can share the four-pole terminal block for supply redundancy.
  • Ring recovery: MRP and HRP provide the documented industrial ring mechanisms.
  • Tree control: STP, RSTP, and MSTP prevent unintended Layer 2 loops.
  • Configuration: C-PLUG media preserves the saved parameter set for hardware exchange.

Commissioning and Fault Isolation

  • Port checks: Link, speed, and traffic counters identify the condition of each RJ45 connection.
  • Event records: Syslog and internal diagnostics retain configured device and network events.
  • Secure access: SSH, SSL, and SNMPv3 protect supported management sessions.
  • Contact logic: The external signaling contact can mirror the selected fault condition without opening the web interface.
Description
Siemens 6GK5208-0GA00-2TC2 is a SCALANCE XC208G managed Layer 2 industrial Ethernet switch for EtherNet/IP networks. Eight RJ45 ports carry 10, 100, or 1000 Mbit/s traffic between field devices, controllers, and the plant network, while the separate console port provides a local management path.

Power for 6GK5208-0GA00-2TC2 enters through a four-pole terminal block that supports a redundant 24 V DC supply. A two-pole signaling contact reports configured fault states independently of the Ethernet links, and the front LEDs identify power, port, and device conditions during commissioning.

Network control in 6GK5208-0GA00-2TC2 combines VLAN separation, ring and spanning-tree redundancy, multicast handling, and authenticated web or command-line management. The factory protocol profile is EtherNet/IP, while PROFINET IO and IEEE 1588v2 PTP support the documented automation and time-synchronization functions.

A removable C-PLUG stores configuration data for 6GK5208-0GA00-2TC2, allowing the saved parameter set to follow the hardware replacement procedure. DIN-rail, S7 mounting-rail, or wall installation keeps the copper ports and terminal connections accessible within the specified -40 to 70 °C operating range.
Alternative Names
6GK52080GA002TC2 6GK5208 0GA00 2TC2 6GK 5208 0GA00 2TC2 Siemens 6GK5208-0GA00-2TC2 6GK5208-0GA00-2TC2 SCALANCE XC208G 6GK52O8-0GA00-2TC2 6GK5208-OGA00-2TC2 Siemens XC208G 6GK5208 0GA00 2TC2
Technical notes
The factory EtherNet/IP profile of Siemens 6GK5208-0GA00-2TC2 can coexist with its PROFINET IO device and IEEE 1588v2 timing functions.
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FAQS

The following is a list of questions commonly asked by our customers. Please contact us if you have a question about our process that is not answered below.
Why can 6GK5208-0GA00-2TC2 pass traffic but remain missing from the EtherNet/IP project?
For 6GK5208-0GA00-2TC2, verify its IP settings, EtherNet/IP device identity, project profile, VLAN membership, and the management path from the engineering station.
What should be checked when one RJ45 port on 6GK5208-0GA00-2TC2 repeatedly changes link speed?
Inspect the 6GK5208-0GA00-2TC2 port counters, cable pair quality, shielding, connector seating, peer auto-negotiation, and any forced speed or duplex setting.
Why does the signaling contact on 6GK5208-0GA00-2TC2 remain active after a cable is restored?
Check which events are assigned to the 6GK5208-0GA00-2TC2 fault mask, then review the event log and acknowledge or clear the latched condition as configured.
How should a C-PLUG be handled during replacement of 6GK5208-0GA00-2TC2?
Record the 6GK5208-0GA00-2TC2 configuration and power state, then follow the documented C-PLUG removal and insertion sequence before energizing the replacement.
What causes multicast traffic to flood several ports of 6GK5208-0GA00-2TC2?
On 6GK5208-0GA00-2TC2, compare IGMP snooping, querier availability, VLAN assignment, multicast group registration, and the location of the multicast source.
Why can 6GK5208-0GA00-2TC2 lose both network paths during a ring test?
Verify the 6GK5208-0GA00-2TC2 ring role, MRP or HRP domain, blocked port, peer configuration, VLAN continuity, and that only one redundancy mechanism controls the tested ring.

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