Siemens 6XV18703RH20 Industrial Ethernet Cable Assembly
Product Overview
The 6XV18703RH20 is a Siemens-manufactured pre-assembled Ethernet patch cord in the TP (Twisted Pair) family, using the IE TP (Industrial Ethernet Twisted Pair) standard cable designation. The prefix 6XV18703 identifies the base cable kit series; the RH20 suffix encodes the connector configuration and standard length. Terminated on both ends with 8p8c RJ45 plugs (Plug to Plug), the assembly operates as a free-hanging in-line jumper in control cabinet and plant-floor Ethernet installations.
The on-record specifications confirm a green round cable, 2.00 m (6.56 ft) length, active product status, and packaged box delivery.
Parameter Summary
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Base Product Number | 6XV18703 |
| Cable Type | Round Cable |
| Color | Green |
| Connector Type | Plug to Plug (RJ45/RJ45) |
| Length | 6.56 ft (2.00 m) |
| Positions/Contacts | 8p8c (RJ45, Ethernet) |
| Mounting Type | Free Hanging (In-Line) |
| Product Status | Active |
| Encapsulation/Package | Box |
Catalog Comparison — In-Family Length Variants
The catalog lists multiple length options sharing the 6XV18703 base product number and identical connector/cable specifications. Peers require the user's own engineering qualification before deployment; they are not OEM-endorsed substitutes.
| MPN | Length | Shielding | ROHS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6XV18703RH20 (primary) | 6.56 ft (2.00 m) | Not stated | Not stated |
| 6XV18703QH20 | 6.56 ft (2.00 m) | Shielded | ROHS3 Compliant |
| 6XV18703QH30 | 9.84 ft (3.00 m) | Shielded | ROHS3 Compliant |
| 6XV18703RH10 | 3.28 ft (1.00 m) | Not stated | Not stated |
Why 6XV18703QH20 Is Catalog-Adjacent
Both share the same 2.00 m length, the 6XV18703 base family, identical green round cable construction, and identical RJ45 8p8c Ethernet connector interface. The QH20 variant additionally specifies shielded construction and ROHS3 compliance — parameters not declared on the seed record.
Why 6XV18703RH10 Is Catalog-Adjacent
Shares the same base product number, same connector type (Plug to Plug RJ45), same green round cable, and same free-hanging mounting arrangement. Length is 1.00 m versus the primary's 2.00 m.
Additional Catalog Entries — Extended Lengths
| MPN | Length | Shielding | ROHS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6XV18703QN20 | 65.62 ft (20.00 m) | Shielded | ROHS3 Compliant |
| 6XV18703QN25 | 82.02 ft (25.00 m) | Shielded | ROHS3 Compliant |
| 6XV18703QN30 | 98.43 ft (30.00 m) | Shielded | ROHS3 Compliant |
| 6XV18703QE30 | 0.98 ft (300.0 mm) | Shielded | ROHS3 Compliant |
| 6XV18785BH20 | 6.56 ft (2.00 m) | Not stated | Not stated |
The 6XV18785BH20 uses a different base product number (6XV18785) but shares the same length, color, connector type, and free-hanging mounting type. The 6XV18785 prefix indicates a separate Siemens connecting cable series.
Installation Context
As a pre-terminated RJ45 patch cord, the 6XV18703RH20 is suitable for point-to-point Ethernet connections between automation devices, switches, and I/O modules in control enclosures or between cabinets. The free-hanging in-line form factor does not specify an IP rating or dedicated mounting accessory; routing should follow standard cable management practice for industrial Ethernet.