Features:
- Thirteen RJ45 ports connect copper devices at 10 or 100 Mbit/s.
- Three SC ports carry 100BaseLX traffic over single-mode fiber.
- PROFINET diagnostics and managed redundancy functions monitor and protect network paths.
The thirteen copper ports on 6GK5213-3BF00-2AB2 serve local Ethernet nodes, while the three LD optical interfaces extend selected links over single-mode fiber.
A dedicated RJ11 console connection gives local access to 6GK5213-3BF00-2AB2 without consuming one of the sixteen network interfaces.
MRP, HRP, STP and RSTP mechanisms let 6GK5213-3BF00-2AB2 participate in different redundant Layer 2 topologies, while port diagnostics report the state of the individual links.
The Siemens 6GK5213-3BF00-2AB2 SCALANCE XB213-3LD Managed 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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How devices reach the managed switching fabric
- Copper edge: Thirteen RJ45 interfaces on 6GK5213-3BF00-2AB2 connect 10/100 Mbit/s network components or terminals.
- Fiber uplinks: Three SC interfaces use 100BaseLX LD transmission over single-mode fiber.
- Console access: The RJ11 operator-console port is separate from normal switched traffic.
- Media boundary: The BF suffix identifies the three single-mode SC optical ports in this exact configuration.
Separating supply and topology redundancy
- Power paths: 6GK5213-3BF00-2AB2 accepts a redundant DC supply connection through its six-pole terminal block.
- Ring recovery: MRP and HRP functions manage supported ring topologies at the switching layer.
- Tree control: STP, RSTP and RSTP+ prevent unmanaged Layer 2 loops.
- Parallel paths: PRP operation is supported independently of the redundant input-power arrangement.
Configuration access and link-state evidence
- Engineering access: STEP 7, web-based management and CLI can configure 6GK5213-3BF00-2AB2.
- Network monitoring: SNMP, RMON and SysLog expose switch and event information.
- Port analysis: Port diagnostics, packet-size statistics and error statistics isolate interface behavior.
- PROFINET view: PROFINET IO diagnostics make switch conditions available within the automation network.
Cabinet conditions for the compact switch
- Rail mounting: 6GK5213-3BF00-2AB2 attaches to a 35 mm DIN rail.
- Protection level: IP20 construction requires a suitable enclosure for exposed industrial locations.
- Temperature: The operating specification covers 0 °C through +60 °C.
- Moisture: Relative humidity is limited to 95% at 25 °C without condensation.