SCALANCE X-400 Layer 3 Ethernet Switch

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 and reliability

Design and operate networks from control to management level with high availability, minimizing downtime and ensuring stable data communication across industrial processes.

Enable flexible and scalable network design

Support a wide range of network sizes and structures with high port density, diverse bandwidth options, and flexible topologies (line, ring, star), scaling from plant-level to backbone networks.

Simplify network integration and management

Streamline complex network operations with VLAN-based segmentation, integrated diagnostics, and seamless coupling of industrial and enterprise networks.

Featured capabilities

High-performance Layer 3 switching and routing

Enable efficient data traffic with Layer 3 routing between segments and seamless OT/IT integration. SCALANCE X‑500 adds advanced routing and backbone performance up to 10 Gbit/s.

Flexible network structures and redundancy

Implement robust network topologies including line, ring, and star structures. Use redundancy mechanisms such as RSTP to ensure continuous operation and high network availability.

Scalable performance and industrial robustness

Benefit from high port density, Gigabit to 10 Gigabit bandwidth, and reliable operation in harsh environments (-40 °C to +60 °C) with rugged industrial design.

Discover how others use SCALANCE Layer 3 Switches

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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