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Why SCALANCE X-400 and SCALANCE X-500?

Industrial networks demand high performance, availability, and seamless integration. SCALANCE X‑400 and SCALANCE X‑500 Layer 3 switches enable reliable communication from control to management level, flexible and scalable network design, continuous operation through redundancy, and efficient integration of industrial and enterprise networks with Layer 3 routing and segmentation.

  • SCALANCE X‑400: flexible Layer 3 switch designed for mid-sized industrial networks, offering up to 32 Gbit/s and robust operation from -40° to +60° | More information
  • SCALANCE XR‑500: high-performance Layer 3 backbone switch for large-scale industrial networks, delivering up to 34 Ports and 10 Gbit/s, advanced routing, and maximum availability | More Information
  • SCALANCE XR-500WG: cost-optimized Layer 3 swtich for industry-related applications such as control rooms, up to 32 Gbit/s | More information

Key benefits

Ensure high availability

Reduce downtime through redundant network structures and stable data communication.

Enable Flexible Network Design

Support line, ring, and star topologies to meet a wide range of industrial networking requirements.

Simplify Network Management

Integrated segmentation, diagnostics, and centralized management help streamline network operations.

Featured capabilities

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Toro Orkla nettverksløsning

Orkla Group I Secure and reliable network solutions support increased productivity

Since 1964, Toro has produced food mixes in its highly automated Indre Arna factory, which has been continuously modernized. A new segmented, redundant Layer 3 network now ensures secure, reliable, and high‑performance operations with seamless enterprise integration.

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