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The Siemens 6GK5208-0GA00-2AC2 SCALANCE XC208G is a managed Layer 2 switch that connects eight gigabit Ethernet devices and supervises redundant industrial network paths.
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Technical specifications for 6GK5208-0GA00-2AC2

  • Manufacturer:
    Siemens
  • Part Number:
    6GK5208-0GA00-2AC2
  • Product Family:
    Siemens SCALANCE
  • Product Type:
    SCALANCE XC208G Managed Layer 2 Ethernet Switch
  • Stock:
    1
  • Copper Ports:
    Eight RJ45 ports, 10/100/1000 Mbps
  • Console Connection:
    One console port
  • Switching Layer:
    Managed Layer 2
  • Network Roles:
    PROFINET IO device and EtherNet/IP-compliant switch
  • Time Synchronization:
    IEEE 1588v2 PTP
  • Redundancy Protocols:
    MRP client/manager, HRP and spanning-tree functions
  • Configuration Storage:
    C-PLUG slot
  • Power Inputs:
    Two redundant 24 V DC inputs
  • Fault Signaling:
    One signaling contact
  • Operating Temperature:
    -40 to 70 °C
  • Protection Rating:
    IP20
  • Installation:
    DIN rail, S7 mounting rail or wall
  • Security Certification:
    IEC 62443-4-2
  • Weight:
    1.1464 lbs (0.52 kg)
  • Estimated shipping dimensions:
    10.9x12x11.7cm
  • Tariff Code:
    85176200
  • Country of origin:
    Germany
  • Place of shipment:
    Xiamen,Fujian,China
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Overview Manuals Port Traffic Redundant Paths Controller Diagnostics Stored Configuration

Features:

  • Eight gigabit copper ports share one managed switching fabric.
  • Redundancy protocols coordinate alternate network paths.
  • PROFINET diagnostics expose switch and port conditions to the controller.
VLAN rules separate logical traffic without changing the physical copper topology.

MRP, HRP and spanning-tree functions prevent parallel paths from becoming an uncontrolled loop.

A removable C-PLUG can carry supported configuration data between matching units.

The Siemens 6GK5208-0GA00-2AC2 SCALANCE XC208G Managed Switch is listed as an Active Product by the manufacturer (OEM).
Siemens 6GK5208-0GA00-2AC2 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.

Directing frames across eight gigabit copper links

  • Port negotiation: Each RJ45 connection negotiates its documented 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps link.
  • VLAN separation: Tagged and untagged traffic can be assigned to different logical networks.
  • Multicast control: Managed filtering limits multicast forwarding to the ports that require it.
  • Port status: LEDs and management diagnostics distinguish link, traffic and fault conditions.

Keeping loop protection aligned with the plant topology

  • MRP ring: The configured manager or client role supervises the selected ring ports.
  • Spanning tree: RSTP-compatible control blocks a parallel path until the active route changes.
  • Power redundancy: Two 24 V DC feeds keep the switch powered when one approved supply path is lost.
  • Fault contact: The signaling output can represent configured power or network fault conditions.

Presenting network health to automation engineering

  • PROFINET role: The switch operates as a PROFINET IO device for cyclic and diagnostic integration.
  • EtherNet/IP: The documented compliance permits use in the specified EtherNet/IP network context.
  • SNMP: Management stations can read supported counters and status objects through SNMP.
  • Time path: IEEE 1588v2 PTP forwards synchronized time information through the managed network.

Separating saved settings from switch hardware

  • C-PLUG: A removable medium stores the supported device configuration outside the base unit.
  • Replacement check: The target switch and stored project must match before the C-PLUG is reused.
  • Console access: The console connection provides a local administration path when network access is unavailable.
  • Security profile: User accounts and enabled management services must follow the intended IEC 62443 deployment.
Description
Eight gigabit copper links meet in Siemens 6GK5208-0GA00-2AC2, a SCALANCE XC208G managed Layer 2 Industrial Ethernet switch in the XC-200 family. Its switching, VLAN and redundancy rules determine how frames pass among those RJ45 ports.

Port management in 6GK5208-0GA00-2AC2 separates traffic into VLANs while RSTP, MRP and HRP functions control alternate paths. The switch can therefore block a redundant loop during normal operation and activate the documented recovery path after a link change.

As a PROFINET IO device, 6GK5208-0GA00-2AC2 reports switch and port diagnostics to the automation system rather than acting only as an unmanaged forwarding point. IEEE 1588v2 PTP distributes time information across the same network infrastructure.

Redundant 24 V DC feeds power 6GK5208-0GA00-2AC2, while its signaling contact exposes configured fault states to external cabinet wiring. A C-PLUG can retain device configuration separately from the switch hardware for the supported replacement workflow.
Alternative Names
6GK52080GA002AC2 6GK5208 0GA00 2AC2 6GK5 208-0GA00-2AC2 Siemens 6GK5208-0GA00-2AC2 6GK5208-0GA00-2AC2 SCALANCE XC208G Switch Siemens 6GK52080GA002AC2 6GK 5208 0GA00 2AC2 6GK5208-0GA00 2AC2
Technical notes
Use the C-PLUG only for the documented configuration-storage role on Siemens 6GK5208-0GA00-2AC2. Keep both supply inputs and the signaling contact assigned consistently with the network redundancy design.
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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.
Does 6GK5208-0GA00-2AC2 provide eight full gigabit copper ports?
Yes. The 6GK5208-0GA00-2AC2 has eight RJ45 ports that support 10, 100 and 1000 Mbps links; the connected device and cabling still determine the negotiated speed.
Why can a redundant link on Siemens 6GK5208-0GA00-2AC2 appear blocked?
Siemens 6GK5208-0GA00-2AC2 intentionally blocks an alternate path under MRP or spanning-tree control so the network does not form a forwarding loop; the path changes when the active route fails.
What information can the controller receive from 6GK5208-0GA00-2AC2?
As a PROFINET IO device, 6GK5208-0GA00-2AC2 can present documented switch and port diagnostic states to the automation project instead of relying only on local LEDs.
When should the C-PLUG be moved from Siemens 6GK5208-0GA00-2AC2?
Move the C-PLUG from Siemens 6GK5208-0GA00-2AC2 only within the supported replacement procedure and after checking that the destination hardware and stored configuration belong together.
How do the two power inputs affect 6GK5208-0GA00-2AC2 operation?
The two 24 V DC inputs on 6GK5208-0GA00-2AC2 provide redundant supply paths; they do not create separate power domains for different Ethernet ports.