Siemens SCALANCE X212-2 6GK5212-2BB00-2AA3 Managed IE Switch

Overview

SIEMENS SCALANCE X · MANAGED INDUSTRIAL ETHERNET SWITCH

SCALANCE X212-2 6GK5212-2BB00-2AA3 Managed IE Switch

Official Siemens port, power and environmental data for the SCALANCE X212-2.

At a Glance

Manufacturer	Siemens
Article Number	6GK5212-2BB00-2AA3
Product Type	SCALANCE X212-2 Managed IE Switch
Core Function	Connects copper and multimode fiber Industrial Ethernet segments with managed redundancy.
Application / Compatible Series	PROFINET and Industrial Ethernet networks requiring 12 RJ45 and 2 fiber ports.

Exact IdentificationMatch the complete 6GK5212-2BB00-2AA3 article number and installed hardware.

Engineering FitPROFINET and Industrial Ethernet networks requiring 12 RJ45 and 2 fiber ports.

Configuration CheckVerify the installed interfaces, accessories and project settings before replacement.

Product Overview

Siemens 6GK5212-2BB00-2AA3 is a managed SCALANCE X212-2 Industrial Ethernet switch with twelve 10/100 Mbit/s RJ45 ports and two 100 Mbit/s multimode BFOC ports. It can operate as a PROFINET IO device and includes network and redundancy management.

The switch accepts redundant 24 V DC power, provides an alarm contact and supports an optional C-PLUG. Replacement work should preserve the optical-fiber type, network management configuration and ring role.

Ordering focus: Confirm the complete article number, installed hardware revision and system configuration before purchase or installation.

Key Functions

Copper/Fiber Switching

Links twelve Fast Ethernet copper ports with two multimode 100BaseFX optical ports.

Network Management

Supports managed diagnostics and PROFINET IO device integration.

Industrial Redundancy

Provides redundant power input and an integrated redundancy manager.

Official Specifications

Transfer Rates	10 and 100 Mbit/s
RJ45 Ports	12 x 10/100 Mbit/s
Optical Ports	2 x 100 Mbit/s multimode BFOC
Optical Transmission	100BaseFX
Signaling Contact	1 x 2-pole terminal block
C-PLUG	Optional
Redundant Power Input	Supported
Supply Voltage	24 V DC; permissible range 18 to 32 V
Maximum Current Consumption	0.33 A
Rated Power Loss	7.92 W
Operating Temperature	-40 to +60 °C
Storage Temperature	-40 to +70 °C
Signaling Contact Rating	24 V DC, maximum 0.1 A

Official source: Siemens SCALANCE X212-2 technical data sheet and product data. Commercial stock, condition and warranty are seller terms.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Ethernet connections does 6GK5212-2BB00-2AA3 provide?

It provides twelve 10/100 Mbit/s RJ45 ports and two 100 Mbit/s multimode fiber ports.

Which fiber standard is used by 6GK5212-2BB00-2AA3?

The optical interfaces use multimode 100BaseFX through BFOC connectors.

Can 6GK5212-2BB00-2AA3 join a PROFINET project?

Yes. It can be configured as a PROFINET IO device for diagnostics and network integration.

How should power be wired to 6GK5212-2BB00-2AA3?

Use the four-pole terminal block and provide redundant 24 V DC feeds when the application requires supply redundancy.

What must be copied before replacing 6GK5212-2BB00-2AA3?

Record VLAN, redundancy, diagnostic and management settings and transfer the C-PLUG if one is installed.

What temperature range is specified for 6GK5212-2BB00-2AA3 operation?

Operation is specified from -40 to +60 °C.

How can 6GK5212-2BB00-2AA3 signal a network fault?

Wire the two-pole alarm contact and configure the monitored port or redundancy events.

Compatibility & Ordering Notes

Before ordering 6GK5212-2BB00-2AA3: compare the complete article number, hardware version, connected accessories and engineering configuration.

SCALANCE X212-2 Network Installation Checklist for 6GK5212-2BB00-2AA3

• Match the BFOC multimode fiber interfaces.
• Export network-management and redundancy settings.
• Check redundant 24 V DC feeds and the optional C-PLUG.

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