Siemens Scalance XF204 Managed IE switch, 4x 10/100 Mbit/s RJ45 ports Part number 6GK5204-0BA00-2AF2

Product Overview

The Siemens 6GK5204-0BA00-2AF2 is the Siemens SCALANCE XF204 Managed Industrial Ethernet Switch, engineered to provide robust, reliable Ethernet connectivity for industrial automation networks. This managed switch supports multiple 10/100 Mbit/s ports and is suitable for PROFINET / Industrial-Ethernet applications, offering stable data exchange, network management and redundancy capabilities in industrial control panels and automation environments.

Key Features

• Managed Industrial Ethernet switch (SCALANCE XF204 series)
• 4 × 10/100 Mbit/s RJ45 ports for copper connections
• Error-signalling contact with reset (SET) button — enables network fault signalling / diagnostics
• Support for redundant 24 V DC power supply — increases reliability and availability
• PROFINET IO-device compatible — suitable for Siemens automation networks
• DIN-rail mountable — compact and suitable for control cabinets / switchgear enclosures
• Rugged industrial design and environment suitability — for factory floor, automation or machine-control installations

Technical Specifications

• Article Number: 6GK5204-0BA00-2AF2
• Product Type: Managed Industrial Ethernet Switch (SCALANCE XF204)
• Electrical Ports (RJ45): 4 × 10/100 Mbit/s
• Transmission Speeds Supported: 10 Mbit/s and 100 Mbit/s
• Signalling Contact: 1 × fault / alarm contact with manual reset button
• Power Supply: 24 V DC (supports redundant supply for increased reliability)
• Mounting: DIN-rail (standard 35 mm) — suitable for control cabinets / switchgear
• Network Compatibility: PROFINET / Industrial Ethernet networks
• Use Case: Managed switch — suitable for small to medium automation networks, distributed I/O, PROFINET communication, machine-level networking
• Operating Conditions: Industrial environment — designed for robustness and network integrity under load

Compliance & Certifications

• Part of Siemens SCALANCE industrial-networking portfolio — designed to meet industrial Ethernet standards
• Suitable for PROFINET and Ethernet-based automation networks
• Built for industrial control-cabinet installation, switchgear enclosures, and harsh environment usage

Applications

The 6GK5204-0BA00-2AF2 managed switch is ideal for building industrial Ethernet networks in automation systems: connecting PLCs, I/O modules, HMIs, sensors/actuators, and distributed control units. It is well suited for small-to-medium production lines, machine control cabinets, distributed I/O racks, and any installation requiring managed network behavior, diagnostics, and redundancy — particularly in environments using Siemens PROFINET or Ethernet-based control systems.