SCALANCE X-500 Layer 3 Industrial Switch

Why SCALANCE X-500 managed layer 3 switches?

SCALANCE X-500 managed layer 3 switches are central components for structuring large plant networks. They form the foundation for industrial networks, delivering high performance and reliability.

Industrial networks often struggle with performance and availability, especially when integrating with enterprise systems. Our SCALANCE X-500 switches solve this with high-performance layer 3 switching, allowing you to:

Implement robust electrical and optical line, ring and star structures to improve network uptime and efficient data flow
Structure your network flexibly with up to 34 ports and 10 gigabit/s transmission rates for demanding tasks
Implement redundancy concepts like Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) to maintain high plant availability
Seamlessly integrate industrial and enterprise networks, connecting plant parts and field devices with extensive diagnostics

Key benefits

Build high-performance, reliable networks

Structure your plant network with SCALANCE X-500 as a central component. Lay a strong foundation for networks that deliver robust performance and reliability, meeting demanding industrial communication needs.

Integrate industrial networks seamlessly

Integrate industrial networks into your enterprise network. Connect plant devices across control to management levels for high availability, extensive diagnostics and efficient transmission.

Optimize network flexibility and efficiency

Use SCALANCE X-500 as a switch and router, supporting diverse routing protocols. Connect your industrial and enterprise networks via IP routing and implement layer 3 routing for streamlined network operations.

Featured capabilities

High-performance layer 3 switching

Structure your plant network with SCALANCE X-500 as your industrial backbone's central component. Build networks for robust performance and reliability, handling demanding tasks with up to 34 ports and 10 gigabit/s rates.

Diverse redundancy concepts

Implement redundancy concepts like Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) and ring redundancy. Design robust electrical and optical network structures for lines, rings and stars, for high availability and operational continuity.

Flexible layer 3 routing

Configure SCALANCE X-500 as a switch and router, supporting routing protocols to couple your industrial backbone layer to the enterprise network. Plus, implement layer 3 routing for integrated network management.