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Siemens 6GK5208-0BA00-2AC2
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6GK5208-0BA00-2AC2

Managed Industrial Ethernet Switch

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Managed Fast Ethernet connections for automation networks

Siemens 6GK5208-0BA00-2AC2 is the SCALANCE XC208 managed Layer 2 Industrial Ethernet switch with eight 10/100 Mbit/s RJ45 ports. It connects automation devices within a configured network and provides a console interface, diagnostic indications and support for redundant DC power connections.

The switch supports industrial network integration using functions such as VLAN and RSTP, with PROFINET IO device capability. Select the correct topology, security configuration, cabling and mounting arrangement for the installation. This exact variant is a Fast Ethernet device, not a Gigabit or PoE model.
ACTUAL APPLICATIONS

Managed network connections across industrial automation

Siemens identifies manufacturing, automotive and food-processing networks as X-200 application fields. The examples below describe suitable network roles, subject to engineering checks; they do not claim verified installation of this order code at a named factory.
  • 01 · MACHINE AUTOMATION

    Connecting controllers and local automation devices

    Within a machine control network, the XC208 provides managed copper Ethernet connections between compatible controllers, operator panels and distributed devices. Its eight Fast Ethernet ports must be sized against the required traffic, while network configuration and diagnostics support commissioning and fault location.
  • 02 · AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTION

    Separating communication within a production cell

    In an engineered production-cell network, VLAN configuration can separate selected traffic groups while managed switching connects the relevant automation equipment. The plant network design must define permitted paths, redundancy and security; this switch is not a substitute for a firewall or machine safety system.
  • 03 · FOOD PROCESSING AUTOMATION

    Linking enclosed process-control equipment

    Inside an appropriate control enclosure, the switch can link compatible process controllers and field-network equipment in a food-processing installation. Its IP20 construction requires environmental protection; redundant DC connections and network diagnostics can support the engineered availability strategy without implying cabinet-free washdown suitability.

Technical specifications for 6GK5208-0BA00-2AC2

  • Product Model
    6GK5208-0BA00-2AC2
  • Product Parameters
    Managed Industrial Ethernet Switch
  • In stock
    1 unit
  • Manufacturer
    Siemens
  • Ethernet ports
    8 RJ45 ports, 10/100 Mbit/s
  • Switching method
    Layer 2, store-and-forward
  • Console interface
    1 RJ11 port
  • Supply voltage
    12-24 V DC nominal; permitted 9.6-31.2 V DC
  • Supply redundancy
    Two DC inputs; the higher-voltage source carries the load
  • Power consumption
    4.2 W
  • Signaling contact rating
    24 V DC maximum, 100 mA maximum
  • Operating ambient temperature
    -40 to +70 C up to 2000 m altitude
  • Storage and transport temperature
    -40 to +85 C
  • Degree of protection
    IP20
  • Mounting options
    Wall, DIN rail, S7-300 rail or S7-1500 rail; application restrictions apply
  • MAC address table
    8192 entries
  • QoS priority queues
    4
  • Network management functions
    VLAN and RSTP; PROFINET IO device integration
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Alternative Names

6GK52080BA002AC2 SCALANCE XC208 XC208 managed Ethernet switch
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SCALANCE XC-200 / INDUSTRIAL ETHERNET

Integrate the managed switch into the engineered network topology

Use the eight Fast Ethernet ports to connect compatible automation devices within the approved network design. Check required traffic and port allocation; this XC208 order code does not provide the Gigabit or PoE functions of other family members.
Configure the required addressing, VLAN and redundancy functions in accordance with the network plan. PROFINET integration and diagnostic use require the correct project and firmware support; they are not established simply by connecting Ethernet cables.
Both DC inputs and any signaling-contact connection must meet the manual ratings. Provide a suitable enclosure, installation method and protective measures, and maintain an industrial security concept for management access and connected network paths.

Features:

  • Exact article: 6GK5208-0BA00-2AC2
  • Check 10/100 Mbit/s bandwidth against network demand
  • Plan topology, redundancy and security configuration
The Siemens 6GK5208-0BA00-2AC2 XC208 managed Industrial Ethernet switch requires port bandwidth, DC supply, firmware, topology and network configuration to be verified before system integration and commissioning.
INTERCHANGEABILITY

Verify the complete replacement identity before commissioning

Match 6GK5208-0BA00-2AC2, including the final suffix, rather than substituting a similarly numbered XB or XC switch. Compare physical ports, power requirements, protocols and supported network functions before approving an alternative.
Preserve the installed network configuration and document port assignments before replacement. Isolate affected equipment as required, then restore the approved addressing, VLAN, redundancy and diagnostic settings under a controlled maintenance plan.
The reviewed official record identifies the XC208 product as active; no unverified successor is proposed. Confirm the current firmware and security guidance, and test communication and fault signaling before restoring production network service.

Features:

  • Match the complete 6GK5208-0BA00-2AC2 article
  • Match the complete 2AC2 order-code suffix
  • Verify supply, enclosure and mounting conditions
The Siemens 6GK5208-0BA00-2AC2 XC208 managed Industrial Ethernet switch requires replacement verification against port bandwidth, DC supply, firmware, topology and network configuration before commissioning.
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Features:

  • Three model-specific PDF previews are available
  • Engineering software, licenses and project backups remain the customer's responsibility
  • Accessories are supplied only when listed in the quotation
Documentation for the Siemens 6GK5208-0BA00-2AC2 XC208 managed Industrial Ethernet switch must match the installed article and applicable version; check document applicability before installation or commissioning.

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Manuals, software, firmware, cables, calibration data and accessories are included only when listed in the quotation. AMIKON is an independent supplier and is not affiliated with or authorised by the manufacturer.
This content has been produced using multiple sources. Takes no responsibility for the accuracy of this information. Always consult the original equipment manufacturer for the most up to date instructions and information.
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    Xiamen, China
    Packed size
    60 x 125 x 147 mm (Siemens packaging)
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    Gross weight unconfirmed
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    Warranty & returns

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    12 months from AMIKON
    Inspection
    Label, condition and packing checks
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    Prior RMA authorisation required
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    Confirm before order
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions buyers ask about 6GK5208-0BA00-2AC2

Direct answers about identity, compatibility, stock, warranty, payment and shipping.
  • Are the eight RJ45 ports Gigabit or PoE ports?

    No. The exact XC208 order code provides eight 10/100 Mbit/s RJ45 ports. Gigabit and PoE capabilities described elsewhere in the broader XC-200 portfolio must not be assigned to this variant.
  • Can the switch operate from two separate DC supplies?

    Yes. It supports redundant DC inputs. The manual states that the supply with the higher output voltage powers the device alone; the two sources do not share the load. Both supplies and their combination must meet the documented safety requirements.
  • Is 24 V AC acceptable at the power connector?

    No. The documented supply is DC, nominally 12-24 V, with a permitted range of 9.6-31.2 V. Siemens expressly prohibits operation with AC at this connector.
  • Can it be installed outside a control cabinet?

    Do not treat it as a sealed field switch. The XC208 has IP20 protection and requires an installation environment meeting the manual's enclosure, access and ambient-condition requirements. Choose a suitably protected arrangement for dust, moisture or washdown exposure.
  • What does the signaling contact do during a fault?

    The floating contact opens to indicate a configured error state and is closed during normal operation. Respect the device operating voltage and the 100 mA maximum contact load, and configure the required monitored conditions.
  • Is DIN-rail mounting suitable for severe vibration?

    Siemens warns that a 35 mm DIN rail is not adequate in shipbuilding or under extreme vibration above 10 g. The manual specifies S7 standard-rail mounting for those conditions; select the mounting method for the actual environment.
  • Can it be monitored as part of a PROFINET system?

    The exact product record identifies PROFINET IO device capability. Configure the network and engineering project for that role, and verify firmware and device-description compatibility rather than assuming network diagnostics work without configuration.
  • Does managed switching remove the need for network security controls?

    No. Siemens requires a maintained industrial security concept. Limit access, use appropriate secure configuration and network segmentation, and follow current firmware and security guidance; the switch is only one component of the complete protection strategy.
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