The range of Industrial Ethernet switches from the Siemens Industry Automation Division has been expanded.  The four new members of the extra-flat Scalance XF-200 product line are ready for use in harsh industrial environments for setting up electrical, optical, or mixed line, star and ring topologies. Also new is the range of Scalance XB-000G switches, which is also being launched with four versions. They are suitable for setting up small Industrial Ethernet star and line topologies in less harsh industrial environments.