▸ Key Features:
• Industrial Ethernet switch for SIMATIC NET communication networks
• Part of the SCALANCE X200 series suitable for rugged environments
• Designed for use in industrial automation panels and communication cabinets
• Built to support reliable data exchange in distributed control systems
• Includes hazardous‑location approvals indicating suitability for demanding installations
▸ Applications:
• Industrial Ethernet networking
• PLC‑to‑PLC and controller‑to‑device communication
• Factory automation and OEM machinery
• SCADA and process‑control network infrastructure
• Plant‑wide communication systems in harsh environments
▸ Alternative Model Numbers:
6GK5216-0BB00-2AA3
6GK5216-0BA00-2AB0
SCALANCE X216 Series
SIMATIC NET X200 Series Switches
Siemens X216 Managed/Unmanaged Variants (General Family)
▸ Common Misspellings or Phrasing:
6GK52160BA002AA3
6GK5216-OBA00-2AA3 (letter O vs zero)
Siemens X216 Switch
SCALANCE 216 Ethernet Module
Siemens 6GK5216 Switch
