Layer 3 ethernet switch SCALANCE X-500 series

managed24 ports28 ports

Structure your plant network using SCALANCE X-500 as a layer 3 switch and central component in the industrial backbone, laying the ideal foundation for implementing networks that set new standards in performance and reliability. High-performance with up to 52 ports and 10 Gigabytes: With our SCALANCE X-500 portfolio, you will always find the right layer 3 switch - even for the most demanding network tasks. Layer 3 switch for maximum performance in your network. SCALANCE X-500 switches are modular, industrial, high-performance layer 3 switches appropriate for designing electrical and optical line, ring, and star structures with transmission rates of up to 10 Gbit/s and installation in 19-inch control cabinets. With SCALANCE X-500, you enjoy freedom of choice when it comes to connecting media, and you can employ a variety of redundancy concepts. Typical uses SCALANCE X-500 is perfectly suited for industrial networks and particularly for integrating them into an existing enterprise network. These layer 3 switches enable the connection of plant parts and distributed field devices from the control to the management level, ensuring high plant availability with extensive diagnostic options and leading transmission rates. Can a layer 3 switch replace a router? A layer 3 switch can be used both as a switch and as a router: Layer 3 switches can be configured like a router to support different routing protocols. Thanks to IP routing, you can couple the industrial backbone layer and the enterprise network with each other. With SCALANCE X-500 layer 3 switches, you can also implement layer 3 routing easily and efficiently.