Scalance ethernet switch

The Scalance X308-2M is an industrial-grade, compact gigabit ethernet switch featuring IT functions in addition to its industry functions. The modular, fanless design makes the unit flexible for use in many industrial applications. There are two slots for media modules allowing for various types of fibre-optic ports to be connected.

The new switch supports all firmware functions of the Scalance X-300 units, such as ring redundancy, standby functions and virtual local area network (VLAN), as well as gigabit ethernet on all ports.

The electrical media modules (available with and without holding flanges) are connected via cables with RJ45 connectors. The optical modules are connected with cables using SC or BFOC connectors or, when using small form factor pluggable (SFP) media modules, via cables with LC connectors.

The main application area of Scalance X308-2M is with plant builders and system integrators for the construction and coupling of system networks at control level, with gigabit ethernet. It has been mainly conceived for large networks with different connection media of the network components, including a connection to the enterprise network.

The modularity of the Scalance X308-2M provides flexibility, especially with FO connections. Extensive redundancy functions (STP/RSTP/MRP, Link Aggregation) and the ability to be used as a redundancy manager, as well as versatile management and diagnostic options (VLAN, QoS, IGMP, RMON) enable high system availability and good configurability.