Network Topologies - Siemens SIMATIC NET SCALANCE X-000 Series Operating Instructions Manual

Network topologies

Switching technology allows extensive networks to be set up with numerous nodes and
simplifies network expansion.
Which topologies can be implemented?
Using the SCALANCE X-000 IE switches, you can implement star topologies.
Note
Keep to the maximum permitted cable lengths of the devices you are using. You will find the
permitted cable lengths in the section "Technical specifications (Page 35)".
Star topology
S7-200 with CP 243-1
Figure 3-1
SCALANCE X-000
Operating Instructions, 12/2018, C79000-G8976-C344-03
PC with
CP 1613 A2/
CP 1623
SCALANCE
X005
IPC with
CP 1613 A2/
Panel PC
CP 1623
Example of a star topology with SCALANCE X-000
S7-1200 with
CSM 1277
3
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