6GK5526-8GR00-3AR2 – Ultimate Siemens SCALANCE XR526-8C Industrial Ethernet Switch

Overview

The Siemens SCALANCE XR526-8C (6GK5526-8GR00-3AR2) is a modular, high-performance managed switch built for 19″ rack installation. Ideal for industrial automation systems requiring robust bandwidth and flexibility, it supports complex topologies including electrical and optical line, ring, and star configurations.

Designed for high-density applications, the unit offers 24× RJ45 ports (10/100/1000 Mbps), 8× combo SFP slots (100/1000 Mbps), and 2× SFP+ uplinks supporting 10 Gbps. Its integrated Layer 3 routing capabilities remove the need for optional hardware extensions. The 230 V AC input ensures stable operation in harsh environments.

Advanced redundancy features such as MRP, HRP, HSR, PRP, RSTP, and MSTP enhance fault tolerance. Diagnostics via PROFINET IO, SNMP, CLI, SINEMA Server, and SINEC NMS simplify network monitoring. Configuration backup and device replacement are fast and seamless thanks to the included C-PLUG memory module.

Key Features

• 24× 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 copper interfaces
• 8× combo SFP slots (optical/electrical)
• 2× SFP+ ports for 10 Gbps uplink
• 230 V AC integrated power supply
• Layer 3 routing integrated—no Key-Plug required
• Redundancy protocols: MRP, HRP, HSR, PRP, RSTP, MSTP
• Diagnostics via PROFINET IO, web interface, CLI, SNMP
• VLANs, IGMP Snooping, IEEE 802.1X, QoS supported
• Fanless design, metal IP20 housing
• Operating range –25 °C to +60 °C
• Dimensions: 449 × 305 × 44 mm; weight ~5.5 kg
• C-PLUG for fast configuration restore

Product Code: 6GK5526-8GR00-3AR2

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