Features:
- Seven Fast Ethernet and three gigabit RJ45 ports form the ten-port switching fabric.
- PROFINET, VLAN and management functions separate process communication from administration.
- MRP, HRP and spanning-tree options provide distinct redundancy methods.
Frames are forwarded according to port, VLAN and redundancy configuration rather than connector speed alone.
Controller diagnostics and switch-management protocols present different views of the same device.
The signaling contact and C-PLUG keep alarm reporting and stored configuration outside ordinary Ethernet traffic.
The Siemens 6GK5310-0FA10-2AA3 SCALANCE X310 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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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.
Using Fast Ethernet and gigabit paths together
- Fast Ethernet group: Seven RJ45 ports negotiate 10 or 100 Mbps links.
- Gigabit group: Three RJ45 ports extend negotiation to 1000 Mbps.
- Shared fabric: All ten ports participate in the configured managed switching structure.
- End-point check: Cable category and the partner port determine the negotiated speed of each link.
Choosing one consistent redundancy method
- MRP path: Media Redundancy Protocol can operate with the integrated redundancy manager.
- HRP path: High Speed Redundancy supports manager and standby arrangements.
- Tree path: STP, RSTP and MSTP control loops in spanning-tree topologies.
- Configuration rule: Ports and partners must use the same intended redundancy design.
Separating configuration and controller diagnostics
- Web and CLI: Browser and command-line interfaces provide device administration.
- SNMP path: SNMP versions 1, 2 and 3 expose management information to monitoring tools.
- PROFINET view: Conformance Class B diagnostics integrate the switch with the automation project.
- Traffic control: Port mirroring, RMON and statistics support analysis without becoming process-data channels.
Keeping configuration on removable media
- Included medium: The supplied C-PLUG can hold the device configuration.
- Hardware separation: Stored settings remain separate from the switch electronics.
- Identity match: The receiving hardware must be the intended SCALANCE X310 order number.
- Commissioning check: Port, VLAN and redundancy behavior are verified after the stored configuration loads.