Siemens SCALANCE X-300 User manual

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SIMATIC NET
Industrial Ethernet Switches
SCALANCE X-300
Operating Instructions
10/2010
A5E01113043-10
Preface
Safety instructions
1
Introduction
2
Network topologies
3
Description of the device
4
Installation
5
Connecting
6
Configuration, displays and
display elements
7
Technical specifications
8
Approvals, certificates,
standards
9
Accessories
10
Graphics
11
Appendix
A

Legal information
Legal information
Warning notice system
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CAUTION
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CAUTION
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NOTICE
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account.
If more than one degree of danger is present, the warning notice representing the highest degree of danger will
be used. A notice warning of injury to persons with a safety alert symbol may also include a warning relating to
property damage.
Qualified Personnel
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task in accordance with the relevant documentation for the specific task, in particular its warning notices and
safety instructions. Qualified personnel are those who, based on their training and experience, are capable of
identifying risks and avoiding potential hazards when working with these products/systems.
Proper use of Siemens products
Note the following:
WARNING
Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical
documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended
or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and
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ambient conditions must be adhered to. The information in the relevant documentation must be observed.
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Ⓟ 10/2010
Copyright © Siemens AG 2010.
Technical data subject to change

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Preface
Purpose of the Operating Instructions
These Operating Instructions describe the design and functions of the compact and modular
Industrial Ethernet Switches of the SCALANCE X-300 product line and support you during
installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting on site.
Validity of the Operating Instructions
These Operating Instructions are valid for the following product groups of the SCALANCE X-
300 product line, see also section Product overview (Page 19).
● X-300
● X-300M
● XR-300M
● X-300EEC
● XR-300M EEC
● X-300M PoE
● XR-300M PoE
● MM900 media modules
● SFP transceiver
Names of the devices in these operating instructions
Within the SCALANCE X-300 product line, there are product groups, devices and variants.
Classification Description
Product line (X-300) For all devices and variants of all product groups within the SCALANCE X-300 product
line, the term "IE Switch X-300" is used.
Product group For all devices and variants of a product group, only the product group is used.
Device For a device, only the device name is used.
Variant A variant of a device represents a particular design version. They are identified by a
separate order number.
When all variants of a device are meant in the text, "(all)" is often added after the device
name.

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Overview of the technical documentation of the IE Switches X-300
The technical documentation of the X-300 product line is divided into hardware and software
and can be found in the following documents:
● PH - Configuration Manual (PDF)
The software is described in the configuration manual (PH) for both product lines X-300
and X-400.
● BAK - Operating Instructions (compact) on paper
The hardware of each product group is described in the Operating Instructions (compact)
(BAK).
● BA - Operating Instructions (PDF)
The hardware for all product groups and general information can be found in the
Operating Instructions (BA).
Contents Product group Type of document Document identification number
Software
description
All devices of the X-300 and X-400
product lines
PH X300/X400 C79000-G89000-C187
All devices of the X-300 product line BA X-300 A5E01113043
X-300 BAK X-300 A5E00982643A
X-300M BAK X-300M A5E02630801A
XR-300M BAK XR-300M A5E02661171A
X-300EEC BAK X-300 EEC A5E02661176A
XR-300M EEC BAK XR-300M EEC A5E02630809A
X-300M PoE BAK X-300M PoE A5E02630810A
XR-300M PoE BAK XR-300M PoE A5E02661178A
MM900 (media modules) BAK MM900 A5E02630805A
Hardware
description
SFP (transceivers) BAK SFP
Notices leaflet
A5E02630804A
A5E02648904A

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Further documentation
For help on configuration and diagnostics using Web-based management, the CLI command
line interface, or SNMP, refer to the following documentation:
● Configuration Manual SCALANCE X-300 SCALANCE X-400
This configuration manual is available on the following media:
– On the supplied CD
– In 5 languages on the Internet on the pages of Siemens Automation Customer
Support under the following entry ID:
19625108 (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/19625108)
● SIMATIC NET - Twisted Pair and Fiber Optic Networks
This manual is available on the following media:
– On paper under order numbers:
- English version: 6GK1 970-1BA10-0AA1
- German version: 6GK1 970-1BA10-0AA0
– In 5 languages on the Internet on the pages of Siemens Automation Customer
Support under the following entry ID:
8763736 (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/8763736)
If you have questions on the use of SIMATIC NET products, please contact your Siemens
sales partner.
Standards and approvals
The devices of the SCALANCE X-300 product line meet the requirements for the CE mark.
For more detailed information, refer to section Approvals, certificates, standards (Page 201).
Integration in STEP 7 projects
The current GSDML file must be used for integration in STEP 7 V5.4 SP5 projects. This
applies to all products covered by these operating instructions.
You can obtain the relevant GSD file from the Internet at:
33118441 (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/33118441)
Under entry ID "25247727", you will find the GSD file for X-300 firmware update V3.0.0.

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Table of contents
Preface ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
1 Safety instructions ................................................................................................................................... 13
2 Introduction.............................................................................................................................................. 17
2.1 Basics of Ethernet switching........................................................................................................17
2.2 Product overview .........................................................................................................................19
2.2.1 Type designations........................................................................................................................19
2.2.2 Designs of the IE Switch X-300 devices ......................................................................................20
2.2.3 X-300 product group ....................................................................................................................21
2.2.4 Product group X-300M.................................................................................................................23
2.2.5 Product group XR-300M ..............................................................................................................23
2.2.6 X-300EEC product group.............................................................................................................24
2.2.7 XR-300M EEC product group ......................................................................................................25
2.2.8 Product group X-300M PoE.........................................................................................................26
2.2.9 Product group XR-300M PoE ......................................................................................................27
2.2.10 MM900 media modules................................................................................................................28
2.2.11 SFP transceiver ...........................................................................................................................29
3 Network topologies .................................................................................................................................. 31
3.1 Linear structure ............................................................................................................................31
3.2 Star/tree structure ........................................................................................................................31
3.3 Ring with redundancy manager ...................................................................................................32
3.4 Options of media redundancy......................................................................................................35
3.4.1 Media redundancy in ring topologies ...........................................................................................35
3.4.2 MRP .............................................................................................................................................36
3.4.3 HSR..............................................................................................................................................39
3.5 Redundant coupling of network segments...................................................................................40
4 Description of the device ......................................................................................................................... 43
4.1 Compatibility of SCALANCE X-300 .............................................................................................43
4.2 Product groups.............................................................................................................................45
4.2.1 X-300 product group ....................................................................................................................45
4.2.1.1 SCALANCE X304-2FE product characteristics ...........................................................................45
4.2.1.2 SCALANCE X306-1LD FE product characteristics......................................................................46
4.2.1.3 SCALANCE X307-3 product characteristics................................................................................47
4.2.1.4 SCALANCE X307-3LD product characteristics ...........................................................................48
4.2.1.5 SCALANCE X308-2LH product characteristics ...........................................................................49
4.2.1.6 SCALANCE X308-2LH+ product characteristics .........................................................................50
4.2.1.7 SCALANCE X310FE product characteristics ..............................................................................51
4.2.1.8 SCALANCE X308-2 product characteristics................................................................................52
4.2.1.9 SCALANCE X308-2LD product characteristics ...........................................................................53
4.2.1.10 SCALANCE X310 product characteristics...................................................................................54
4.2.1.11 SCALANCE X320-1FE product characteristics ...........................................................................55
4.2.1.12 SCALANCE X320-3LD FE product characteristics......................................................................56
4.2.2 Product group X-300M.................................................................................................................57

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4.2.3 Product group XR-300M ............................................................................................................. 59
4.2.4 X-300EEC product group............................................................................................................ 61
4.2.4.1 Characteristics of the X-300EEC product group......................................................................... 61
4.2.5 XR-300M EEC product group ..................................................................................................... 66
4.2.5.1 SCALANCE XR324-4M EEC product characteristics................................................................. 66
4.2.6 Product group X-300M PoE ........................................................................................................ 68
4.2.6.1 SCALANCE X308-2M PoE product characteristics .................................................................... 68
4.2.7 Product group XR-300M PoE...................................................................................................... 70
4.2.7.1 SCALANCE XR324-4M PoE product characteristics ................................................................. 70
4.2.8 MM900 media modules............................................................................................................... 71
4.2.8.1 General notes on MM900............................................................................................................ 75
4.2.9 SFP transceiver........................................................................................................................... 77
4.2.9.1 General notes on SFP................................................................................................................. 79
4.3 Interfaces and signaling contact of the switches ........................................................................ 80
4.3.1 Ethernet interfaces - electrical ports ........................................................................................... 80
4.3.1.1 10Base-T / 100Base-TX.............................................................................................................. 80
4.3.1.2 1000Base-T................................................................................................................................. 81
4.3.1.3 Power over Ethernet (PoE) ......................................................................................................... 82
4.3.1.4 Ports of the X308-2M PoE .......................................................................................................... 82
4.3.1.5 Ports of the XR-300M PoE.......................................................................................................... 83
4.3.1.6 Isolation between the TP ports ................................................................................................... 84
4.3.2 Ethernet interfaces - optical ports ............................................................................................... 85
4.3.2.1 1000Base-SX .............................................................................................................................. 85
4.3.2.2 1000Base-LX / 100Base-FX ....................................................................................................... 85
4.3.3 Signaling contact......................................................................................................................... 86
4.4 C-PLUG (configuration plug)....................................................................................................... 87
4.5 Components of the product......................................................................................................... 89
4.5.1 Components of the product......................................................................................................... 90
4.5.2 X-300M components of the product............................................................................................ 90
4.5.3 Components of the XR-300M product ........................................................................................90
4.5.4 X-300EEC product components ................................................................................................. 91
4.5.5 Components of the XR-300M EEC product................................................................................ 93
4.5.6 Components of the X308-2M PoE product ................................................................................. 93
4.5.7 Components of the XR-324-4M PoE product ............................................................................. 94
4.5.8 Components shipped with the MM900 product........................................................................... 95
4.5.9 Components shipped with the SFP product................................................................................ 95
5 Installation ............................................................................................................................................... 97
5.1 Overview of the methods of installation ...................................................................................... 98
5.2 Installing a switch ........................................................................................................................ 99
5.2.1 Installation on a DIN rail.............................................................................................................. 99
5.2.2 Installation on a standard rail .................................................................................................... 100
5.2.3 Wall mounting ........................................................................................................................... 102
5.2.4 19" rack mounting ..................................................................................................................... 103
5.2.5 19" rack mounting - X-300EEC product group.......................................................................... 107
5.2.6 19" rack mounting - XR-300M EEC product group ................................................................... 108
5.3 Inserting media modules and SFP transceivers ....................................................................... 112
5.3.1 Installation and removal of media modules............................................................................... 112
5.3.2 SFP installation in SFP media module...................................................................................... 117
6 Connecting ............................................................................................................................................ 121
6.1 Connecting the switch............................................................................................................... 121

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6.2 Connecting media modules/SFPs..............................................................................................122
6.3 Connecting the grounding..........................................................................................................122
6.3.1 Grounding ..................................................................................................................................122
6.3.2 Grounding of the X-300EEC ......................................................................................................123
6.4 Power supply..............................................................................................................................124
6.4.1 24 V DC power supply ...............................................................................................................124
6.4.1.1 24 V safety extra-low voltage.....................................................................................................124
6.4.1.2 Safety extra low voltage.............................................................................................................125
6.4.1.3 24 V - X-300M product group.....................................................................................................126
6.4.1.4 24...48 V - X-300EEC product group .........................................................................................126
6.4.1.5 Connecting a redundant power supply to the X-300EEC..........................................................126
6.4.1.6 24 V product group XR300M PoE..............................................................................................128
6.4.2 100...240 V AC power supply ....................................................................................................129
6.4.2.1 Fitting the connector for 100 to 240 V AC..................................................................................130
6.4.2.2 Connecting the power supply 100 ...240 V AC..........................................................................132
6.4.2.3 Connecting the power supply 100...240 V AC with X-300EEC / XR-300M EEC.......................133
6.4.2.4 Connecting the 100 to 240 V AC power supply with the XR-300M PoE ...................................134
6.5 Signaling contact........................................................................................................................135
6.5.1 Signaling contact 24 to 48 V ......................................................................................................135
6.5.2 100...240 V AC / 60...250 V DC (X-300EEC) signaling contact ................................................136
7 Configuration, displays and display elements ........................................................................................ 137
7.1 Assignment of slot numbers.......................................................................................................137
7.2 Show Location ...........................................................................................................................138
7.3 XR-300 diagnostics port.............................................................................................................138
7.4 The SET / SELECT button.........................................................................................................140
7.5 LED display................................................................................................................................141
8 Technical specifications......................................................................................................................... 145
8.1 X-300 technical specifications....................................................................................................145
8.1.1 X-300 construction, installation and environment......................................................................145
8.1.2 X-300 connectors and electrical data ........................................................................................147
8.1.3 Cable lengths X-300 ..................................................................................................................151
8.1.4 Further properties of X-300........................................................................................................153
8.2 X-300M technical specifications.................................................................................................154
8.2.1 X-300M construction, installation and environment...................................................................154
8.2.2 X-300M connectors and electrical data .....................................................................................156
8.2.3 X-300M cable lengths ................................................................................................................158
8.2.4 Further properties of X-300M.....................................................................................................158
8.3 XR-300M technical specifications..............................................................................................160
8.3.1 XR-300M construction, installation and environment ................................................................160
8.3.2 XR-300M connectors and electrical data...................................................................................162
8.3.3 XR-300M cable lengths..............................................................................................................164
8.3.4 Block architecture of the XR-300 ...............................................................................................165
8.3.5 Further properties of XR-300M ..................................................................................................166
8.4 Technical specifications for X-300EEC......................................................................................167
8.4.1 X-300EEC construction, installation and environment ..............................................................167
8.4.2 Connectors and electrical data X-300EEC ................................................................................169
8.4.3 X-300EEC cable lengths............................................................................................................171
8.4.4 Further properties of the X-300EEC ..........................................................................................171

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8.5 XR-300M EEC technical specifications..................................................................................... 173
8.5.1 XR-300M EEC construction, installation and environment....................................................... 173
8.5.2 XR-300M EEC connectors and electrical data.......................................................................... 174
8.5.3 XR-300M EEC cable lengths .................................................................................................... 177
8.5.4 Further properties of XR-300M EEC......................................................................................... 178
8.6 MM900 technical specifications ................................................................................................ 179
8.7 SFP technical specifications ..................................................................................................... 184
8.7.1 SFP construction, installation and environment........................................................................ 184
8.7.2 SFP connectors and electrical data .......................................................................................... 186
8.7.3 Cable lengths for SFP............................................................................................................... 188
8.7.4 Other properties of SFP ............................................................................................................ 189
8.8 X-300M PoE technical specifications........................................................................................190
8.8.1 Assembly, installation, environmental conditions...................................................................... 190
8.8.2 Connectors and electrical data ................................................................................................. 192
8.8.3 Cable lengths ............................................................................................................................ 193
8.8.4 Switching and other properties ................................................................................................. 194
8.9 XR-300M PoE technical specifications ..................................................................................... 195
8.9.1 Assembly, installation, environmental conditions...................................................................... 195
8.9.2 Connectors and electrical data ................................................................................................. 196
8.9.3 Cable lengths ............................................................................................................................ 198
8.9.4 Switching and other properties ................................................................................................. 199
8.9.5 Block architecture of the XR-300M PoE ................................................................................... 200
9 Approvals, certificates, standards .......................................................................................................... 201
9.1 X-300 product group ................................................................................................................. 201
9.1.1 Approvals, Certificates .............................................................................................................. 201
9.1.2 X-300 type plate ........................................................................................................................ 205
9.1.3 X-300 declaration of conformity ................................................................................................ 205
9.1.4 X-300 FDA and IEC approvals.................................................................................................. 205
9.1.5 Overview of the X-300 approvals.............................................................................................. 206
9.1.6 X-300 mechanical stability (in operation).................................................................................. 207
9.2 Product group X-300M.............................................................................................................. 207
9.2.1 X-300M approvals, certificates.................................................................................................. 207
9.2.2 X-300M type plate..................................................................................................................... 211
9.2.3 X-300M conformity certificates.................................................................................................. 211
9.2.4 X-300M FDA and IEC approvals............................................................................................... 212
9.2.5 Overview of X-300M approvals................................................................................................. 212
9.2.6 X-300M mechanical stability (in operation)...............................................................................213
9.3 Product group XR-300M ........................................................................................................... 213
9.3.1 XR-300M approvals, certificates ............................................................................................... 213
9.3.2 XR-300M type plate .................................................................................................................. 216
9.3.3 XR-300M conformity certificate................................................................................................. 217
9.3.4 XR-300M FDA and IEC approvals ............................................................................................217
9.3.5 Overview of XR-300M approvals .............................................................................................. 217
9.3.6 XR-300M mechanical stability (in operation) ............................................................................ 218
9.4 X-300EEC product group.......................................................................................................... 219
9.4.1 X-300EEC approvals and certificates ....................................................................................... 219
9.4.2 X-300EEC declaration of conformity......................................................................................... 223
9.4.3 Overview of the approvals for the X-300EEC ........................................................................... 223
9.4.4 X-300EEC mechanical stability (in operation)........................................................................... 224
9.5 XR-300M EEC product group ................................................................................................... 224

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9.5.1 XR-300M EEC approvals, certificates .......................................................................................224
9.5.2 XR-300M EEC declaration of conformity ...................................................................................228
9.5.3 Overview of XR-300M EEC approvals.......................................................................................228
9.5.4 XR-300M EEC mechanical stability (in operation).....................................................................229
9.6 Product group X-300M PoE.......................................................................................................230
9.6.1 X-300M PoE approvals, certificates...........................................................................................230
9.6.2 X-300M PoE declaration of conformity ......................................................................................233
9.6.3 Overview of X-300M PoE approvals..........................................................................................233
9.6.4 X-300M PoE mechanical stability in operation ..........................................................................234
9.7 Product group XR-300M PoE ....................................................................................................235
9.7.1 XR-300M PoE approvals, certificates ........................................................................................235
9.7.2 X-300M PoE declaration of conformity ......................................................................................237
9.7.3 XR-300M PoE mechanical stability in operation........................................................................237
9.8 MM900 product group................................................................................................................238
9.8.1 MM900 approvals, certificates ...................................................................................................238
9.8.2 MM900 declaration of conformity...............................................................................................241
9.8.3 MM900 FDA and IEC approvals ................................................................................................241
9.9 Product group SFP ....................................................................................................................242
9.9.1 SFP approvals, certificates ........................................................................................................242
9.9.2 SFP type plate............................................................................................................................245
9.9.3 SFP declaration of conformity....................................................................................................245
9.9.4 SFP FDA and IEC approvals .....................................................................................................246
9.9.5 Overview of the SFP approvals .................................................................................................246
9.9.6 SFP mechanical stability (in operation) .....................................................................................248
10 Accessories ........................................................................................................................................... 249
10.1 Accessories................................................................................................................................249
11 Graphics ................................................................................................................................................ 251
11.1 Dimension drawing ....................................................................................................................251
11.2 X-300M dimension drawings......................................................................................................256
11.3 XR-300M dimension drawings...................................................................................................257
11.4 X-300EEC dimension drawings .................................................................................................260
11.5 XR-300M EEC dimension drawings ..........................................................................................262
11.6 MM900 dimension drawings ......................................................................................................267
11.7 SFP dimension drawings ...........................................................................................................270
11.8 X-300M PoE dimension drawings..............................................................................................271
11.9 XR-300M PoE dimension drawings ...........................................................................................273
A Appendix................................................................................................................................................ 275
A.1 TP port .......................................................................................................................................275
A.2 Fitting the IE FC RJ-45 Plug ......................................................................................................276
A.3 Electrical tests (EEC devices)....................................................................................................278
Glossary ................................................................................................................................................ 281
Index...................................................................................................................................................... 289

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Safety instructions 1
Safety notices on the use of the devices
The following safety notices must be adhered to when setting up and operating the device
and during all associated work such as installation, connecting up, replacing devices or
opening the device.
Safety requirements for installation
According to the UL/CSA certification, the devices are an "open type".
To fulfill requirements for safe operation with regard to mechanical stability, flame
retardation, stability, and shock-hazard protection, the following alternative types of
installation are specified:
● Installation in a suitable cabinet.
● Installation in a suitable enclosure.
● Installation in a suitably equipped, enclosed control room.
General notices
WARNING
Opening the device
DO NOT OPEN WHEN ENERGIZED.
WARNING
Safety extra low voltage (only devices with 24 V DC power supply)
The equipment is designed for operation with Safety Extra-Low Voltage (SELV) by a
Limited Power Source (LPS).
This means that only SELV / LPS (Limited Power Source) complying with IEC 60950-1 / EN
60950-1 / VDE 0805-1 must be connected to the power supply terminals. The power supply
unit for the equipment power supply must comply with NEC Class 2, as described by the
National Electrical Code (r) (ANSI / NFPA 70).
There is an additional requirement if devices are operated with a redundant power supply:
If the equipment is connected to a redundant power supply (two separate power supplies),
both must meet these requirements.

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General notices regarding use in hazardous areas
WARNING
Risk of explosion when connecting or disconnecting the device
EXPLOSION HAZARD
DO NOT CONNECT OR DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT WHEN A FLAMMABLE OR
COMBUSTIBLE ATMOSPHERE IS PRESENT.
WARNING
Replacing components
EXPLOSION HAZARD
SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS I, DIVISION
2 OR ZONE 2.
WARNING
Requirements for the cabinet/enclosure
When used in hazardous environments corresponding to Class I, Division 2 or Class I,
Zone 2, the device must be installed in a cabinet or a suitable enclosure.
Notices for use in hazardous areas according to ATEX
WARNING
Requirements for the cabinet/enclosure
To comply with EU Directive 94/9 (ATEX95), this enclosure must meet the requirements of
at least IP54 in compliance with EN 60529.
WARNING
Suitable cables for temperatures in excess of 70 °C
If the cable or conduit entry point exceeds 70°C or the branching point of conductors
exceeds 80°C, special precautions must be taken.
If the equipment is operated in an air ambient in excess of 50 °C, only use cables with
admitted maximum operating temperature of at least 80 °C.
WARNING
Protection against transient voltage surges
Provisions shall be made to prevent the rated voltage from being exceeded by transient
voltage surges of more than 40%. This criterion is fulfilled, if supplies are derived from
SELV (Safety Extra-Low Voltage) only.

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Note on devices with power supply 100 to 240 V AC
DANGER
Danger from line voltage
Devices with this mark have a 100 to 240 V AC power supply.
This product can only function correctly and safely if it is transported, stored, set up, and
installed correctly, and operated and maintained as recommended.
Connecting and disconnecting may only be performed by an electrical specialist. Connect
or disconnect power supply cables only when the power is turned off!
WARNING
Devices with a 100 to 240 V AC power supply do not have an ATEX approval.
Devices with a 100 to 240 V AC power supply are not approved for use in hazardous areas
according to EC-RL-94/9 (ATEX).
CAUTION
Securing cables with dangerous voltage
Make sure that the connector cannot be released accidentally by pulling on the connecting
cable. Lay the cables in cable ducts or cable channels and secure the cables, where
necessary, with cable ties.
Safety requirements for installation
According to the IEC 61131-2 standard and therefore in accordance with the EU directive
2006/95/EC (Low Voltage Directive), the devices are "open equipment" and in accordance
with UL/CSA certification, they are an "open type".
To fulfill requirements for safe operation with regard to mechanical stability, flame
retardation, stability, and shock-hazard protection, the following alternative types of
installation are specified:
● Installation in a suitable cabinet.
● Installation in a suitable enclosure.
● Installation in a suitably equipped, enclosed control room.

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Introduction 2
2.1 Basics of Ethernet switching
Ethernet switching
Ethernet switches forward data packets directly from the input port to the appropriate output
port during data exchange based on the address information. Ethernet switches operate on a
direct delivery basis.
Essentially, switches have the following functions:
● Connecting collision domains / subnets
Since repeaters and star couplers (hubs) operate at the physical level, their use is
restricted to the span of a collision domain. Switches connect collision domains. Their use
is therefore not restricted to the maximum span of a repeater network. On the contrary,
extremely large networks with very large spans are possible with switches. The distances
achieved depend on the fiber-optic interfaces used in the devices and the FO fibers used
(see technical specifications).
● Load containment
By filtering the data traffic based on the Ethernet (MAC) addresses, local data traffic
remains local. In contrast to repeaters or hubs, which distribute data unfiltered to all ports
/ network nodes, switches operate selectively. Only data intended for nodes in other
subnets is switched from the input port to the appropriate output port of the switch. To
make this possible, a table assigning Ethernet (MAC) addresses to output ports is
created by the switch in a "teach-in" mode.
● Limiting the propagation of errors to the subnet involved.
By checking the validity of a data packet on the basis of the checksum which each data
packet contains, the switch ensures that bad data packets are not transported further.
Collisions in one network segment are not passed on to other segments.
The need for Industrial Ethernet switches
With over 95% of LANs based on Ethernet, this is the most commonly used technology. The
use of switches is particularly important: They allow extensive networks with large numbers
of nodes to be set up, increase the data throughput, and simplify network expansion.
The IE Switches X-300 from SIMATIC NET are designed for use in high-speed plant
networks that will also meet future requirements. With the HSR redundancy function and
standby linking of rings, high network availability can be achieved. HSR and standby link
reconfigures the network within 300 ms. Support of IT standards such as VLAN, RSTP,
IGMP, and GARP makes seamless integration of automation networks in existing office
networks possible.
The IE Switches X-300 are designed for use in switching cubicles and cabinets.

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Technical options (network topologies)
The IE Switches X-300 simplify the expansion of a network regardless of the network
topology.
You can use an IE Switch X-300 in the following network topologies:
● Linear structure
● Star/tree structure
● Ring with redundancy manager
The maximum cable length is 70 km for single mode gigabit transmission. A mixed topology
consisting of IE Switch X-300 devices and OSMs/ESMs is possible at the electrical ports. A
mixed topology consisting of IE Switch X-300 devices and an OSM via the optical ports is not
possible.
Using an IE Switch X-300 as the redundancy manager in a ring with redundancy manager
provides greater availability. If there is an interruption on the connection between these
switches, the IE Switch X-300 used as redundancy manager acts like a switch and in a very
short time creates a line from the ring. As a result, a functional, end-to-end structure is
restored. For information on this topic, refer to the Configuration Manual "SIMATIC NET -
Industrial Ethernet Switches SCALANCE X-300 SCALANCE X-400."

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2.2 Product overview
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2.2 Product overview
2.2.1 Type designations
Structure of the type designation
The type designation of an IE Switch X-300 is made up of several parts that have the
following meaning:
X 3 -
Interface
[-] Device without module slots
M Modular device
EECExpanded temperature range
PoE Power over Ethernet
Number of ports or
number of module slots in modular devices
Number of electrical ports or
total number of ports in modular devices
[-] Compact housing
RRack device
Interfaces of devices without optical ports:
Interface Property
FE Electrical RJ-45 port for 10/100 Mbps.
[-] Electrical RJ-45 port for 10/100 Mbps or 10/100/1000 Mbps.
Interfaces of devices with optical ports:
Interface Property
FE SC port 100 Mbps multimode FO cable (up to max. 3 km).
LD FE SC port 100 Mbps single mode FO cable (up to max. 26 km).
[-] SC port 1000 Mbps multimode FO cable (up to max. 750 m).
LD SC port 1000 Mbps single mode FO cable (up to max. 10 km).
LH SC port 1000 Mbps single mode FO cable (up to max. 40 km).
LH+ SC port 1000 Mbps single mode FO cable (up to max. 70 km).

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If information applies to all devices, the term "IE Switches X-300" is used. If information
applies to only a particular product group, the relevant names will be used without extra
information on the type or number of interfaces. Examples: "X-300" stands for non-modular
devices with a compact housing, "XR-300" means all rack devices, "X-300M" means all
modular devices etc.
Note
SCALANCE X320-3LD FE
The SCALANCE X320-3LD FE deviates from the type designation in that it has an SC port
for multimode fiber-optic cable up to a maximum of 3 km in length and two SC ports for
single mode fiber-optic cable up to a maximum of 26 km in length.
2.2.2 Designs of the IE Switch X-300 devices
Designs and variants of the IE Switch X-300
The IE switches of the SCALANCE X-300 product line can have the following designs and
variants:
Designs of the IE Switch X300
X Compact devices: IE switches X-300 (3 sizes: 60, 120, 180)
XR Rack devices (R): 19" IE switches (for 19" cabinet installation)
X-300EEC IE Switches X-300: 19"/2 devices (width: 216 mm)
Variant M of the IE Switch X-300
M Modular devices (M) are intended to accommodate media modules.
Partially modular devices: Some of the ports (slots) are intended to accommodate media modules.
Example: X308-2M
Fully modular devices: All ports (slots) are intended to accommodate media modules.
Example: XR324-12M