SCALANCE XB005 — 6GK50050BA001AB2
Overview
The part number prefix 6GK5 identifies this as a Siemens industrial communications device; the 005 in the series designates a five-port, unmanaged Ethernet switch. The device carries RJ45 copper ports rated for 10/100 Mbps operation, supports DIN rail or wall mounting, and is packaged as a bulk unit. The operating temperature window is 10°C to 60°C with IP20 ingress protection.
Key Parameters
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Fixed |
| Copper Ports | 5 |
| Copper Type | 10/100 |
| Connector Type | RJ45 |
| Mounting Type | DIN Rail, Wall Mount |
| Operating Temperature | 10°C ~ 60°C |
| Ingress Protection | IP20 |
| Encapsulation | Bulk |
| Package | Bulk |
| Product Status | Active |
Verification required: The supplied fields do not include voltage input ratings, current draw, power consumption, MAC address table size, forwarding performance, management features, redundancy support, or diagnostic LED behavior. Selection must not proceed on electrical or performance ratings until verified against the official SCALANCE XB005 datasheet.
Integration Notes
The DIN rail mounting option aligns with standard control cabinet practice for unmanaged switches. IP20 indicates indoor, non-condensing environments only; the enclosure does not protect against objects larger than 12.5 mm or vertical dripping water. The five copper ports support point-to-point or star topologies within a local subnet. Mounting orientation, cable bend radius, and port spacing should be confirmed against the manufacturer's enclosure planning guide—those dimensions are not specified in the supplied fields.
Ordering-Code / Family Context (verify on datasheet)
Siemens SCALANCE product codes use a structured scheme: the middle numeric block (here 50050) encodes the port count, speed class, and form factor. The XB subfamily denotes entry-level unmanaged switches. The suffix 001AB2 typically encodes the hardware revision and regional certification. Exact decoding may vary by firmware version; Siemens' COM предмет or online configurator provides the authoritative ordering guide.
Similar Catalog Parts
| Primary Part | Alternate | Shared Spec Keys | Similarity (0–1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6GK50050BA001AB2 | 6GK50050BA101AA3 | configuration, connector type, copper ports, copper type, encapsulation, mounting type, number of ports | 1.0 |
| 6GK50050BA001AB2 | 6GK50050BA101CA3 | configuration, connector type, copper ports, copper type, mounting type, number of ports | 1.0 |
| 6GK50050BA001AB2 | 6GK50050GA101AB2 | configuration, connector type, copper ports, mounting type, number of ports | 0.92 |
| 6GK50050BA001AB2 | 6GK50080BA101AB2 | configuration, copper type, connector type, mounting type, number of ports | 0.84 |
6GK50050BA101AA3 shares the same five-port 10/100 RJ45 layout with bulk packaging; the reason string cites matching parameters across type, copper type, copper ports, configuration, mounting, encapsulation, connector, and port count. IP rating is IP30 versus IP20 on the primary.
6GK50050BA101CA3 also matches the primary on those same shared parameters but ships in box encapsulation versus bulk. The reason string references price proximity in the matching logic.
6GK50050GA101AB2 raises the copper type to 10/100/1000 (gigabit) while keeping five ports and RJ45 connectors—shared keys are fewer but the device is functionally distinct in throughput class. Operating temperature (10°C–60°C) matches the primary.
FAQ
What is the input voltage range for 6GK50050BA001AB2? The data source does not provide voltage or current specifications. Confirm the DC or AC input range from the official SCALANCE XB005 datasheet before system design.
Can 6GK50050BA001AB2 be replaced with 6GK50050GA101AB2? The alternate supports gigabit copper (10/100/1000) versus 10/100 on the primary; this changes the maximum per-port data rate. Substitution is not a drop-in replacement for applications requiring 10/100-only operation or specific certification constraints.
Does 6GK50050BA001AB2 support managed features such as VLAN or redundancy protocols? The catalog fields list only fixed configuration and copper type; no management, diagnostics, or redundancy fields are present. Verify the feature set against the datasheet if managed functions are required.