Recommended Models & Related Products
Migration Note: Siemens specifies SCALANCE XC206-2 or XC206-2SFP as the successor. Verify that the successor's form factor and port configuration meet your panel layout requirements before substituting.
What's Included
Note: C-PLUG, power supply, fiber cables, and RJ45 connectors are sold separately.
Why Buy From Us?
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In Stock – Limited remaining stock available
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Genuine Siemens Product – Factory original SCALANCE component
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Warranty Included – Purchase with confidence
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Technical Support – SCALANCE X200 compatibility assistance available
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What is the Siemens 6GK5204-2BB10-2AA3?
It is a SCALANCE X204-2 managed industrial Ethernet switch with 4 RJ45 copper ports and 2 multimode BFOC fiber ports. It supports PROFINET IO and includes an integrated redundancy manager for ring topologies .
Q2: Is this product still in production?
No. Siemens has discontinued production effective 2024.10.01 (PM410 status). It is available only through remaining stock and spare parts channels. The successor is SCALANCE XC206-2 or XC206-2SFP .
Q3: What are the fiber port specifications?
The switch has 2 × 100 Mbit/s multimode BFOC (ST) ports supporting distances up to 5 km with multimode fiber .
Q4: Does this switch support redundancy?
Yes. It includes an integrated redundancy manager supporting ring topologies with a reconfiguration time of < 0.3 seconds .
Q5: What is the power supply requirement?
The switch operates on 24 V DC (18–32 V DC) and supports redundant power supply connections for high availability .
Q6: What is the protection class and operating temperature?
The switch is IP30 rated and operates from -40 to +60 °C .
Q7: What are the dimensions and weight?
Dimensions are 60 × 125 × 124 mm (W × H × D). Net weight is 0.78 kg per Siemens data sheet; some sources list 0.998 kg .
Q8: Does this switch support PROFINET?
Yes. It is a PROFINET IO device with Conformity Class B and supports PROFINET IO diagnosis .
Q9: What is the C-PLUG used for?
The C-PLUG is a removable storage medium that stores the switch configuration. It allows a replacement switch to be commissioned without manual reconfiguration by simply transferring the C-PLUG .
Q10: What should I verify before ordering?
Always verify the exact part number (6GK5204-2BB10-2AA3), confirm that a discontinued product is acceptable for your application, and consider whether the successor SCALANCE XC206-2 would better meet your long-term availability requirements .