SM-PROFINET benefits: Fast, high-precision communications for maximum plant productivity Dual port cable connection ensures rapid and easy installation Stable and robust data transfer improves system reliability Open standard programming for flexible network integration Click-in option module allows easy system adoption of PROFINET to future-proof projects Internal Ethernet switch permits effortless system expansion anytime during its life cycle SM-PROFINET features: Dual 100 BASE-TX RJ45 connectors with support for shielded twisted pair, full-duplex 100 Mbps connectivity with auto crossover correction Integrated switches allow for use of line networks i.e. daisy chaining Both RJ45 ports operate in full duplex mode as a network switch Cycle times from 1 ms to 512 ms specified during configuration Automatic device replacement using the LLDP and SNMP protocols LED indication of network port activity Up to 64 cyclic IO module slots (configured by network configuration tool and GSDML file) Identification and maintenance functions I&M0 to I&M4 supported