Improve the efficiency of your industrial network with this Ethernet switch from Siemens. It's suited to manufacturing and process automation applications and can be used for setting up small star and line topologies. The switch allows for simple installation, expansion and troubleshooting in a communication network and can cover large distances effectively.

LEDs (light-emitting diodes) on the unit offer quick visual diagnostics. You can snap this device onto a DIN rail or mount it on a wall. It features screw terminals for wiring, so your connection is secure and has reliable resistance to shock and vibration.

The SCALANCE XB008 has eight RJ-45 jacks for the connection of end devices or other network segments

• Widely used RJ45 (registered jack) input type for versatility
•24 V AC/DC power supply, with 8x 10/100 Mbit/s twisted pair ports
• Compatible with both AC (alternating current) and DC (direct current) supply voltage
• Wide operating temperature range of -10°C to +60°C for use in industrial environments
• IP20 (ingress protection) rated enclosure, which means the switch is protected from touch and solid objects greater than 12mm

This Ethernet switch uses parallel redundancy protocol (PRP) for interruption-free switchovers in the event of a failure. That means it provides the highest degree of availability and reliability.