Preface - Siemens SCALANCE X-300 Configuration Manual

Preface

Purpose of the manual
This manual supports you when configuring the SCALANCE X-300 and X-400 Industrial
Ethernet switches. It outlines the technical options provided by a SCALANCE X-300/X-400
and describes how to configure with Web Based Management and the Command Line
Interface.
Validity of this manual
This manual is valid for the following software versions:
● SCALANCE X-300/X408-2 as of firmware version 3.9.2
● SCALANCE X414-3E as of firmware version 3.10.0
● Primary Setup Tool as of version 3.1.0
● SNMP/OPC server as of version 6.2.1
This manual is valid for the following products lines:
● SCALANCE X-300
● SCALANCE X-400
Within the SCALANCE X-300 product line, there are several product groups (see also the
product overview in the "Operating Instructions Industrial Ethernet Switches SCALANCE X-
300").
Names of the devices in this configuration manual
The descriptions in this configuration manual always apply to the devices of the
SCALANCE X-300 and SCALANCE X-400 product lines listed under "Validity of the manual"
in this configuration manual unless the description relates to a specific device of the product
line. In the remainder of the description, the devices are called "IE switches".
SIMATIC NET glossary
Explanations of many of the specialist terms used in this documentation can be found in the
SIMATIC NET glossary.
You will find the SIMATIC NET glossary here:
● SIMATIC NET Manual Collection or product DVD
The DVD ships with certain SIMATIC NET products.
● On the Internet under the following entry ID:
50305045 (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/50305045)
SCALANCE X-300 / X-400
Configuration Manual, 10/2014, C79000-G8976-C187-22
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