Description of the device
3
3.1 Properties and functions
The SCALANCE XB-100 is an unmanaged Industrial Ethernet- switch with a compact plastic
enclosure. The different versions have electrical and/or optical interfaces. All version are
PROFINET CC-A compliant and can be used in hazardous areas of Zone 2.
Due to the flexible power supply, the IE switches SCALANCE XB-100 are suitable for use in the
industry (24 V DC) and building technology (24 V AC).
3.2 Product overview
Article numbers
Device Description Article number
SCALANCE XB108-2(SC) 8 x 10/100 Mbps RJ45 ports, 2 x 10/100 Mbps SC
ports, multimode fiber-optic cable
6GK5 108-2BD00-2AB2
SCALANCE XB108-2(ST) 8 x 10/100 Mbps RJ45 ports, 2 x 10/100 Mbps ST/
BFOC ports, multimode fiber-optic cable
6GK5 108-2BB00-2AB2
SCALANCE XB112 12 x 10/100 Mbps RJ45 ports 6GK5 112-0BA00-2AB2
SCALANCE XB116 16 x 10/100 Mbps RJ45 ports 6GK5 116-0BA00-2AB2
SCALANCE XB124 24 x 10/100 Mbps RJ45 ports 6GK5 124-0BA00-2AB2
Type designation
The type designation of a SCALANCE XB-100 is made up of several parts that have the
following meaning:
Interface
Number of electrical connectors
Number of optical connectors
XB1 -
Interfaces of devices with optical connectors:
Interface Property
SC 10/100 Mbps SC port, multimode fiber-optic cable, up to 5 km
ST 10/100 Mbps ST/BFOC port, multimode fiber-optic cable, up to 5 km
SCALANCE XB-100
Operating Instructions, 02/2019, C79000-G8976-C473-03 11