Features:
- Sixteen RJ45 interfaces provide unmanaged 10/100 Mbit/s Industrial Ethernet connectivity.
- Dual 24 V AC/DC feed inputs create a redundant supply path for the switch electronics.
- Class-of-Service support forwards prioritized frames without requiring managed-switch programming.
Siemens 6GK5116-0BA00-2AB2 expands a cabinet network where additional copper Fast Ethernet connections are needed without a configurable management layer.
Its port layout supports both branching star connections and chained line segments, while each attached link retains independent activity indication.
Rail and wall mounting options place the switch inside an IP20 installation environment with the supply and Ethernet connectors accessible from the front.
The Siemens 6GK5116-0BA00-2AB2 SCALANCE XB116 Unmanaged Industrial Ethernet Switch may still be available for purchase and support from Apter Power beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).
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Arranging sixteen copper network links
- Star Branches: Individual RJ45 ports can connect separate devices back to the same switch point.
- Line Segments: A port can continue the Ethernet path to another switch when a line layout is required.
- Link Negotiation: Supported copper link settings are established automatically with the attached device.
- Local Visibility: Port LEDs identify link presence and traffic activity at the corresponding connector.
Using the two supply feed inputs
- Primary Feed: One terminal input can energize the complete switch.
- Second Feed: A second 24 V AC/DC source may be wired as the redundant path.
- Common Load: The feed inputs serve the same internal switch electronics rather than separate port groups.
- Status Check: Power indication provides a local confirmation of the energized device state.
Forwarding frames without switch programming
- Unmanaged Operation: The switch begins forwarding after power and Ethernet links are present.
- Address Learning: Source addresses are learned so known unicast traffic can be directed to the required port.
- Priority Frames: Class-of-Service information is observed when queued Ethernet traffic is forwarded.
- Network Boundary: No web, command-line, or project-based management interface is required for normal operation.
Mechanical and environmental placement
- Rail Mounting: The enclosure supports installation on the documented DIN or S7-300 rail.
- Wall Option: Direct wall mounting is available where the panel layout does not use a rail.
- Protection Scope: IP20 construction requires protection from direct field exposure and conductive contamination.
- Cable Access: Front-facing power and RJ45 connections keep service access on one side of the installed switch.