{"product_id":"siemens-scalance-xc206-2-manageable-layer-2-ie-switch","title":"Siemens Scalance XC206-2 Manageable layer 2 IE switch","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Siemens 6GK5206-2BB00-2AC2 is a managed Industrial Ethernet switch — part of the SCALANCE XC-200 series (model XC206-2). It provides industrial-grade, Layer-2 Ethernet switching with both copper and fiber-optic ports, designed for reliable network connectivity in automation, process control and industrial communication systems. 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Its combination of copper and fibre ports makes it suitable for hybrid network topologies, long-distance links, or EMI-heavy environments. It is also suitable for PROFINET systems, Ethernet\/IP networks, and general industrial data communication where managed, secure switching and network segmentation are required.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siemens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40775039287360,"sku":"6GK5206-2BB00-2AC2","price":33002.84,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/3662\/3424\/files\/6GK5206-2BB00-2AC2.jpg?v=1764772375","url":"https:\/\/industrial.rubicon.tech\/products\/siemens-scalance-xc206-2-manageable-layer-2-ie-switch","provider":"Rubicon Group Industrial Technology Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}