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Siemens 6GK5208-0BA00-2AC2 is an eight-port SCALANCE XC208 managed switch that connects and supervises Industrial Ethernet devices.
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Technical specifications for 6GK5208-0BA00-2AC2

  • Manufacturer:
    Siemens
  • Part Number:
    6GK5208-0BA00-2AC2
  • Product Family:
    Siemens SCALANCE
  • Product Type:
    SCALANCE XC208 Managed Industrial Ethernet Switch
  • Stock:
    1
  • Copper Ethernet Ports:
    8 RJ45
  • Port Speed:
    10 or 100 Mbit/s
  • Switching Layer:
    Layer 2
  • Console Interface:
    RJ11
  • Power Supply Inputs:
    Redundant 24 V DC
  • Supply Voltage Range:
    9.6 to 31.2 V DC
  • Rated Current Consumption:
    0.175 A
  • Maximum Current Consumption:
    0.35 A
  • Power Loss:
    4.2 W
  • Signal Contact Rating:
    24 V DC, 0.1 A
  • Removable Configuration Media:
    C-PLUG
  • VLAN Capacity:
    Up to 257
  • Ring Protocols:
    MRP and MRP Interconnection
  • Spanning Tree:
    STP, RSTP, RSTP+ and MSTP
  • Management Interfaces:
    Web, CLI, MIB and STEP 7
  • Industrial Protocol Integration:
    PROFINET IO and EtherNet/IP
  • Security Services:
    HTTPS, SSH and IEEE 802.1X
  • Operating Temperature:
    -40 to 70 °C
  • Relative Humidity:
    Up to 95%
  • Protection Rating:
    IP20
  • Mounting Options:
    DIN rail, S7-300 rail or wall
  • Weight:
    1.1464 lbs (0.52 kg)
  • Estimated shipping dimensions:
    6x14.7x12.5cm
  • Tariff Code:
    85176200
  • Country of origin:
    Germany
  • Place of shipment:
    Xiamen,Fujian,China
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Overview Manuals Port Forwarding VLAN Control Redundancy Paths Configuration Recovery

Features:

  • Eight copper ports forward managed 10/100 Mbit/s Industrial Ethernet traffic.
  • VLAN, ring, spanning-tree, and security settings shape forwarding behavior.
  • Dual power inputs, signal contact, C-PLUG, and diagnostics support cabinet operation.
The switch learns source addresses and selects the destination port.

Management configuration separates logical traffic from physical links.

Stored configuration and live diagnostics help restore the same network role.

The Siemens 6GK5208-0BA00-2AC2 SCALANCE XC208 Managed Switch may remain available for quotation and support beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).
Siemens 6GK5208-0BA00-2AC2 SCALANCE XC208 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.

Relating physical links to Layer 2 forwarding

  • Link state: Each RJ45 port reports whether a valid Ethernet partner is present.
  • MAC learning: The switch records source addresses against their incoming ports.
  • Destination choice: Known traffic is forwarded only to the learned output port.
  • Port counters: Packet and error statistics reveal activity and physical problems.

Dividing one switch into defined traffic groups

  • Port membership: Configuration assigns each port to the required VLANs.
  • Tagged traffic: Frames retain or receive the identifier required by the uplink design.
  • Broadcast scope: A VLAN prevents broadcasts from reaching unrelated logical groups.
  • Management access: Administration remains reachable only through the allowed network path.

Separating supply continuity from network recovery

  • Power input one: The first 24 V source supplies the switch electronics.
  • Power input two: An independent source maintains power after loss of the first feed.
  • MRP path: Eligible ring ports reopen traffic after a supervised link interruption.
  • Spanning tree: Alternative Ethernet paths remain loop-free under the configured protocol.

Restoring stored settings to matching hardware

  • C-PLUG record: The removable medium retains the approved device configuration.
  • Replacement device: Matching hardware reads the stored data during restoration.
  • Identity check: PROFINET name, management address, VLANs, and ring role are confirmed.
  • Security check: HTTPS, SSH, accounts, and access controls are tested after transfer.
Description
Siemens 6GK5208-0BA00-2AC2 is a SCALANCE XC208 managed Layer 2 switch for Industrial Ethernet. Its eight RJ45 ports forward 10 or 100 Mbit/s traffic while management functions control topology, segmentation, and diagnostics.

Frames entering 6GK5208-0BA00-2AC2 are learned by source address and forwarded only toward the required destination port. VLAN assignments add a logical boundary to that physical forwarding, allowing connected devices to share the switch without every port belonging to the same broadcast group.

Redundant supply inputs keep 6GK5208-0BA00-2AC2 energized through loss of one approved power path, while MRP and spanning-tree functions supervise alternate network paths. Power redundancy and link redundancy protect different failure points and must be configured and tested separately.

The C-PLUG can retain the configuration of 6GK5208-0BA00-2AC2 outside the base device. After hardware replacement, port states, VLANs, ring role, management address, security settings, and PROFINET identity must still be verified before normal traffic resumes.
Alternative Names
6GK52080BA002AC2 6GK5 208-0BA00-2AC2 6GK5208 0BA00 2AC2 Siemens 6GK5208-0BA00-2AC2 SCALANCE XC208 6GK5208-0BA00-2AC2 XC208 6GK5208-0BA00-2AC2 6GK 5208 0BA00 2AC2 6GK5208/0BA00/2AC2
Technical notes
Plan the VLANs, ring role, management access, port assignments, C-PLUG data, dual supplies, and signal contact before commissioning Siemens 6GK5208-0BA00-2AC2.
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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 is a connected device unreachable through Siemens 6GK5208-0BA00-2AC2 even though its link LED is on?
Check the Siemens 6GK5208-0BA00-2AC2 VLAN membership, port state, learned MAC address, security rules, endpoint address, and the uplink forwarding path.
Does 6GK5208-0BA00-2AC2 require both power inputs for normal operation?
No. 6GK5208-0BA00-2AC2 can operate from one valid supply; the second input provides an independent path and should be tested with the signal-contact alarm.
What should be verified after moving a C-PLUG to Siemens 6GK5208-0BA00-2AC2?
Confirm the Siemens 6GK5208-0BA00-2AC2 firmware compatibility, PROFINET identity, IP settings, VLANs, port states, ring role, users, and secure management access.
Why can an MRP ring stay open after replacing 6GK5208-0BA00-2AC2?
Review the 6GK5208-0BA00-2AC2 selected ring ports, MRP role, peer configuration, cable path, blocked states, C-PLUG data, and protocol compatibility.
Which data helps locate intermittent errors on Siemens 6GK5208-0BA00-2AC2?
Use Siemens 6GK5208-0BA00-2AC2 port counters, link events, Syslog, PROFINET diagnostics, SNMP data, mirroring, and supply alarms to correlate the failing path.