6AG4010-6AD21-0XX5 — SIMATIC IPC3000 SMART Industrial PC

1. Product Overview

The 6AG4010-6AD21-0XX5 is an industrial PC in the SIMATIC IPC3000 SMART series, using a 19-inch, 4U rack-mounted mechanical format.

The system is designed as a fixed industrial computing platform for installation in automation cabinets, equipment racks, control-system cabinets, and other industrial environments.

The 19-inch rack format provides a standardized mechanical arrangement, while the 4U height provides sufficient internal space for the computer hardware, storage devices, expansion cards, and industrial interfaces.

2. Detailed Technical Parameters

3. Product Introduction

The 6AG4010-6AD21-0XX5 is a rack-mounted industrial PC designed for industrial computing and automation-system integration.

Its mechanical construction follows the 19-inch rack format with a 4U installation height. This allows the computer to be installed together with other rack-mounted industrial equipment inside an automation cabinet or equipment rack.

The system provides a combination of Ethernet, serial communication, USB, display, audio, and expansion interfaces. This makes the computer suitable for industrial applications in which the central computing platform needs to communicate with controllers, automation equipment, network devices, serial instruments, and peripheral equipment.

The platform provides two Ethernet interfaces with 10/100/1000 Mbit/s capability. The two network interfaces provide the connectivity required for industrial Ethernet-based systems and conventional Ethernet networks.

The serial communication interfaces provide additional connection options for industrial equipment. COM1 supports RS232, while COM2 supports RS232, RS422, and RS485.

The system also provides six USB 2.0 ports, with two ports positioned on the front and four on the rear. This arrangement provides convenient access for service equipment while keeping permanently connected peripherals at the rear of the computer.

For display connection, the platform provides one VGA interface and one DVI-D interface.

The expansion architecture includes four PCI slots and three PCI Express slots consisting of one PCI Express x1, one PCI Express x8, and one PCI Express x16 interface. This provides substantial expansion capability for industrial hardware.

4. Product Series

The 6AG4010-6AD21-0XX5 belongs to the SIMATIC IPC3000 SMART series.

The series is a family of industrial PCs designed around a 19-inch rack-mounted architecture.

A key characteristic of this product series is its combination of industrial PC computing hardware with a large number of conventional industrial interfaces and expansion slots.

The 4U mechanical format provides considerably more internal installation space than compact industrial PC formats. This makes the series suitable for applications where multiple expansion cards, storage devices, communication interfaces, and peripheral connections are required.

The series also supports both horizontal and vertical installation, providing flexibility when designing industrial control cabinets and equipment layouts.

5. Mechanical Construction

The 19-inch rack format allows the computer to be installed in standardized equipment racks and industrial cabinets.

The 4U height provides sufficient space for internal hardware and expansion devices while maintaining a standardized rack-mounted structure.

The dimensions of 481 × 177 × 509 mm provide the physical envelope required for equipment planning and cabinet layout.

The unpacked weight is 13.3 ± 1.0 kg, while the packaged weight is 17.0 ± 1.0 kg.

6. Power Supply Parameters

The 350 W power supply provides the electrical power required by the industrial PC platform and its installed hardware.

The 100–240 V AC input range provides compatibility with common AC power systems.

The 50–60 Hz operating frequency covers the standard frequency range used by common AC electrical systems.

7. Network and Communication Interfaces

The two Ethernet ports provide network connectivity at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbit/s.

The serial interfaces provide different electrical communication standards. COM1 is an RS232 interface, while COM2 can be used with RS232, RS422, or RS485 equipment.

The combination of Ethernet and serial interfaces allows the industrial PC to operate as a communication and computing platform within automation systems.

8. USB and Peripheral Interfaces

The front USB interfaces provide convenient access for service, maintenance, removable storage, and temporary peripheral connections.

The four rear USB interfaces are suitable for peripherals that remain connected during normal operation.

The two PS/2 interfaces provide connection options for compatible keyboard and mouse devices.

9. Display Interfaces

The computer provides both VGA and DVI-D display interfaces.

This allows the industrial PC to be connected to compatible industrial monitors and other display equipment.

The maximum supported display resolution is 1920 × 1200 pixels.

10. Expansion Capability

The expansion architecture is one of the important characteristics of the SIMATIC IPC3000 SMART platform.

Four conventional PCI slots provide installation options for compatible PCI expansion cards.

The additional PCI Express x1, x8, and x16 interfaces provide further expansion capability for compatible PCI Express hardware.

This configuration allows the industrial PC to be adapted to different industrial applications through additional interface cards and specialized hardware.

11. Memory Architecture

The platform provides two DDR3 DIMM slots.

The maximum supported memory capacity is 16 GB.

The two-slot memory architecture allows the system memory configuration to be adapted to the requirements of the industrial application.

12. Internal Drive Expansion

The internal drive configuration provides space for storage and optical-drive hardware.

The 3.5-inch internal drive position provides an installation location for an internal storage device.

The three 5.25-inch positions provide additional mechanical installation capacity for compatible drive hardware.

13. Environmental Specifications

The specified operating temperature range is +5 to +40 °C.

The specified operating relative humidity range is 5–80% at 25 °C without condensation.

For storage and transport, the specified temperature range is −20 to +60 °C.

The specified storage and transport relative humidity range is 5–95% at 25 °C.

The IP20 protection rating corresponds to the protection level of the industrial PC enclosure.

14. Main Product Advantages

14.1 Standard 19-Inch Rack Installation

The 19-inch rack-mounted design is suitable for standardized industrial cabinet and rack installations.

The 4U mechanical height provides a relatively large installation space for computing hardware, expansion cards, storage devices, and other internal components.

This makes the product suitable for centralized control-system installations where the industrial computer is installed together with other rack-mounted equipment.

14.2 Large Expansion Capacity

The platform provides four PCI slots together with PCI Express x1, x8, and x16 interfaces.

This combination provides a broad range of expansion options.

Industrial applications requiring additional communication cards, interface cards, specialized hardware, or other compatible expansion devices can make use of the available PCI and PCI Express architecture.

14.3 Multiple Communication Standards

The product provides both Ethernet and serial communication interfaces.

The two Ethernet ports support 10/100/1000 Mbit/s operation.

The serial interfaces support RS232, RS422, and RS485.

This combination makes the platform suitable for systems that combine Ethernet-based communication with traditional serial industrial equipment.

14.4 Multiple Display Interfaces

The VGA and DVI-D interfaces provide two different display connection options.

This gives the industrial PC flexibility when integrating industrial monitors and operator displays.

The maximum supported resolution of 1920 × 1200 pixels provides a high-resolution display capability for industrial visualization applications.

14.5 Front and Rear USB Arrangement

The six USB 2.0 interfaces are divided between the front and rear panels.

Two USB interfaces are located at the front, providing convenient access for maintenance and service.

Four USB interfaces are located at the rear, providing connection points for permanently installed peripherals.

This physical arrangement is practical for industrial cabinet installations because service connections can be made from the front while fixed peripherals remain connected at the rear.

14.6 Flexible Installation Orientation

The platform supports horizontal and vertical installation.

This provides flexibility during cabinet design and equipment integration.

The installation orientation can therefore be selected according to available cabinet space and system layout requirements.

15. Product Applications

15.1 Industrial Automation Systems

The industrial PC can be used as a computing platform within industrial automation systems.

Its Ethernet and serial interfaces allow it to communicate with automation equipment and industrial devices.

The expansion slots also allow additional compatible hardware to be installed when the application requires specialized interfaces.

15.2 Industrial Control Cabinets

The 19-inch rack-mounted construction makes the product suitable for installation inside industrial control cabinets.

The 4U height allows it to be integrated into cabinet layouts together with other rack-mounted equipment.

The standardized mechanical format simplifies physical organization of the control system.

15.3 Industrial Visualization

The VGA and DVI-D interfaces allow the computer to connect to industrial displays.

The platform can therefore be used in applications requiring local visualization, operator information, monitoring interfaces, and industrial software displays.

15.4 Supervisory Computing

The industrial PC can be used as a supervisory computing platform.

It provides the processing and interface resources required for industrial software that communicates with automation equipment and displays system information to operators.

15.5 Industrial Data Acquisition

The available PCI, PCI Express, Ethernet, serial, and USB interfaces provide multiple options for connecting acquisition hardware.

Additional compatible expansion cards can be installed through the available expansion architecture.

This allows the platform to be configured for industrial data acquisition applications requiring additional hardware interfaces.

15.6 Machine and Equipment Integration

The industrial PC can be integrated into industrial machines and production equipment.

Its rack-mounted design provides a fixed installation structure, while the communication interfaces provide connection options for external devices.

The combination of Ethernet, serial interfaces, USB, display interfaces, and expansion slots provides a broad hardware interface platform.

15.7 Industrial Network Applications

The two 10/100/1000 Mbit/s Ethernet interfaces provide network connectivity for industrial computing applications.

The dual Ethernet configuration is suitable for system architectures requiring more than one Ethernet connection.

16. Recommended Related Models

The following five models are from the same industrial PC family or closely related configurations.

17. Comparison of Related Models

18. Five Same-Brand Industrial PC Models for Comparison

19. Detailed Interface Summary

20. Key Specifications at a Glance

21. Overall Advantages

The 6AG4010-6AD21-0XX5 combines a standardized 19-inch, 4U rack-mounted mechanical design with a broad set of industrial communication and expansion interfaces.

Its two Gigabit Ethernet ports provide network connectivity, while the RS232, RS422, and RS485 interfaces provide serial communication options.

The six USB 2.0 ports provide convenient peripheral connectivity, with two front-mounted ports and four rear-mounted ports.

The VGA and DVI-D interfaces provide flexible display connection options.

The four PCI slots together with PCI Express x1, x8, and x16 interfaces provide extensive hardware expansion capability.

The two DDR3 DIMM slots support memory expansion up to 16 GB.

The 350 W power supply supports the industrial PC platform, while the 100–240 V AC input range provides a broad AC operating range.

The 19-inch rack-mounted structure and 4U height make the computer particularly suitable for centralized industrial cabinets, equipment racks, control systems, and automation installations.

22. Final Product Description

The 6AG4010-6AD21-0XX5 is a 19-inch, 4U industrial PC belonging to the SIMATIC IPC3000 SMART series.

It provides a standardized rack-mounted mechanical structure measuring 481 × 177 × 509 mm, with an unpacked weight of 13.3 ± 1.0 kg.

The platform provides two 10/100/1000 Mbit/s Ethernet interfaces, RS232, RS422, and RS485 serial communication capability, six USB 2.0 interfaces, VGA, DVI-D, PS/2, and audio interfaces.

Its expansion architecture consists of four PCI slots, one PCI Express x1 slot, one PCI Express x8 slot, and one PCI Express x16 slot.

The system supports two DDR3 DIMM slots and a maximum memory capacity of 16 GB.

With its rack-mounted construction, extensive communication interfaces, multiple expansion slots, and industrial environmental specifications, the product is designed for use as a fixed computing platform within industrial automation, control cabinets, visualization systems, supervisory applications, industrial data-processing systems, and machine-integrated computing environments.