Siemens SCALANCE X700 Modules: 6GK5734-1FX00-0AA0

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Siemens SCALANCE X700 Series Technical Notes

The Evolution of SCALANCE X700 Architecture

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Early X700 variants used 100 Mbps fiber ports with SC-type connectors and were integrated into SIMATIC NET architectures running on Windows XP-era engineering stations. As PROFINET became the dominant fieldbus standard in European process industries through the 2010s, the X700 series was updated to support PROFINET IO device functionality, enabling direct integration into the SIMATIC engineering environment via STEP 7 and TIA Portal. The 6GK5734-1FX00-0AA0 belongs to the mature generation of this series, featuring 24 × 100 Mbps RJ45 ports and 4 × 100 Mbps fiber combo ports in a 19-inch rack form factor.

Siemens has progressively migrated its switch portfolio toward the SCALANCE XM400 and XR500 series for new installations, which support Gigabit Ethernet and enhanced cybersecurity features (IEC 62443). However, the X700 series remains in active service across thousands of installed sites globally, and Siemens' own lifecycle policy classifies many X700 variants as Classic — meaning they are no longer recommended for new projects but continue to receive limited support. For plants with 10–20 year operational horizons, sourcing X700 spare modules is a maintenance necessity, not an option.

SCALANCE X700 Full Catalog & Functionalities (SKU List)

The following SKUs represent confirmed models within the SCALANCE X700 series. Each entry reflects a distinct hardware configuration. Only verified models are listed.

Managed Ethernet Switches — Copper & Combo Port Variants

• 6GK5734-1FX00-0AA0: 24-port managed IE switch, 4× 100 Mbps fiber combo, rack-mount, HiPER-Ring support
• 6GK5724-0FX00-0AA0: 24-port managed IE switch, copper-only, PROFINET IO device capable
• 6GK5716-0FE15-0AA0: 16-port managed switch, 2× fiber uplink, DIN-rail mount variant
• 6GK5748-1GY00-0AA0: 48-port managed switch, Gigabit uplinks, high-density backbone module
• 6GK5728-0GR00-0AA0: 28-port managed switch, combo SFP slots, extended temperature range

Fiber Optic Uplink & Ring Redundancy Variants

• 6GK5734-1FX00-0AB0: X734 variant with enhanced fiber port configuration, SC duplex connectors
• 6GK5736-2GS00-0AA0: X736 managed switch, 2× Gigabit SFP uplinks, RSTP/MSTP support
• 6GK5738-1GY00-0AA0: X738 high-port-count managed switch, 8× SFP Gigabit slots
• 6GK5760-0AA00-0AA0: X760 modular managed switch chassis, supports plug-in media modules
• 6GK5763-1AL00-0AA0: X763 modular switch, 3-slot expansion chassis for mixed copper/fiber topologies

Modular Chassis & Expansion Modules

• 6GK5799-0BA00-0AA0: Redundant power supply module for X700 chassis systems
• 6GK5799-1AA00-0AA0: Fan tray replacement module for X760/X763 chassis
• 6GK5711-0BA00-0AA0: 2-port 100 Mbps fiber media module, SC connector, for X760 chassis
• 6GK5711-1GN00-0AA0: 2-port Gigabit SFP media module for X760/X763 modular chassis
• 6GK5721-0BA00-0AA0: 2-port 100 Mbps copper media module for X760 modular chassis

Management & Accessory Components

• 6GK5907-0AA00-0AA0: SCALANCE X-200 compatible SNMP management license (applicable to X700 SNMP stack)
• 6GK5980-0BA00-0AA0: Industrial Ethernet patch cable set, M12 to RJ45, for X700 field installations

Quality Control for the SCALANCE X700 Range

SCALANCE X700 modules present specific failure modes that require targeted inspection protocols. DriveKNMS applies the following verification steps to all X700 units processed through its facility:

• Port-level functional test: Each RJ45 and fiber port is tested for link establishment, auto-negotiation, and frame forwarding at rated speed using a dedicated Ethernet test set.
• Ring redundancy protocol verification: HiPER-Ring and RSTP failover behavior is validated by simulating link failure and measuring reconfiguration time against Siemens published specifications.
• Firmware version audit: Installed firmware is read and compared against the Siemens SCALANCE firmware compatibility matrix. Units with outdated firmware are flagged; customers are advised on upgrade paths.
• Power supply rail inspection: Internal DC rail voltages are measured under load. Electrolytic capacitor condition is assessed via ESR measurement on units with visible age indicators.
• Connector and backplane inspection: SFP cages, RJ45 ports, and power terminal blocks are inspected for corrosion, pin deformation, and mechanical damage under magnification.