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SIMATIC IPC3000 SMART 6AG4010-6BB21-0XX5 Industrial PC

1. Product Overview

The 6AG4010-6BB21-0XX5 is an industrial PC belonging to the SIMATIC IPC3000 SMART series. It is designed for industrial computing applications that require a rack-mounted computer platform, industrial communication interfaces, expansion capability, and reliable operation within defined environmental conditions.

The unit uses a 19-inch rack-mounted, 4U industrial PC architecture. This type of mechanical design is intended for installation inside industrial control cabinets, equipment racks, automation cabinets, and centralized industrial computing systems.

The 6AG4010-6BB21-0XX5 is intended for applications where a standard office desktop computer is not an appropriate installation platform. Its industrial-oriented architecture allows it to be integrated with automation equipment, industrial networks, display systems, serial devices, expansion cards, and other control-system components.

The product is particularly suitable for applications involving industrial visualization, machine monitoring, automation-system communication, production information processing, centralized monitoring, test equipment, and other PC-based industrial functions.

2. Product Identification

Parameter	Specification
Model	6AG4010-6BB21-0XX5
Product type	Industrial PC
Brand	SIMATIC
Series	SIMATIC IPC3000 SMART
Installation format	19-inch rack
Chassis format	4U
Protection rating	IP20
Safety class	Class I
AC input	100–240 VAC
Frequency	50–60 Hz

The 6AG4010-6BB21-0XX5 belongs to the SIMATIC IPC3000 SMART industrial PC family and uses a rack-mounted architecture intended for industrial cabinet installation.

The 19-inch format is particularly useful for centralized control systems because the computer can be installed together with other rack-mounted industrial equipment.

3. Detailed Technical Parameters

3.1 Basic Parameters

Parameter	Specification
Model	6AG4010-6BB21-0XX5
Product category	Industrial PC
Product family	SIMATIC IPC3000 SMART
Installation type	19-inch rack-mounted
Chassis height	4U
Protection rating	IP20
Safety class	Class I
Input voltage	100–240 VAC
Input frequency	50–60 Hz
Operating temperature	+5 to +40 °C
Operating relative humidity	5–80% at 25 °C, non-condensing
Storage / transport temperature	-20 to +60 °C
Storage / transport relative humidity	5–95% at 25 °C, non-condensing
Noise level	<55 dB(A)
Vibration	IEC 60068-2-6
Shock	IEC 60068-2-27

The industrial PC is designed for controlled industrial environments. The specified operating temperature and humidity range defines the environmental conditions under which the computer is intended to operate.

The storage and transportation specifications are wider than the operating temperature range, allowing the unit to withstand the specified conditions during transportation and storage.

4. Dimensions and Weight

For the 6AG4010-6BB21-0XX5, an exact model-specific enclosure dimension and weight cannot be established with sufficient certainty from the confirmed information available here.

Because the requirement is to provide only confirmed data, dimensions and weight from another 6AG4010 variant have not been transferred to this model.

Parameter	Confirmed Value
Model	6AG4010-6BB21-0XX5
Installation format	19-inch rack
Chassis format	4U
Exact dimensions	Not included because an exact model-specific value is not confirmed
Weight (kg)	Not included because an exact model-specific value is not confirmed

The 19-inch rack and 4U format are confirmed product-family characteristics, but they should not automatically be treated as an exact external enclosure measurement in millimetres.

Likewise, the weight of a configured industrial PC can vary according to the installed hardware configuration, and a value belonging to another model or configuration should not be presented as the exact weight of this model.

5. Communication Interfaces

The industrial PC provides a combination of Ethernet, USB, serial communication, display, and peripheral interfaces.

Interface	Specification
Model	6AG4010-6BB21-0XX5
Ethernet	2 × 10/100/1000 Mbit/s RJ45
USB	6 × USB 2.0
COM1	RS232
COM2	RS232 / RS485 / RS422
VGA	1
DVI-D	1
PS/2	2
Audio input	1
Audio output	1
Microphone	1

The two 10/100/1000 Mbit/s Ethernet interfaces provide network connectivity for industrial communication and data exchange.

The availability of both Ethernet and serial interfaces is useful in industrial environments because many production systems contain a mixture of modern network equipment and established serial devices.

COM1 provides RS232 communication, while COM2 supports RS232, RS485, and RS422 communication modes. This provides additional flexibility for integrating industrial equipment that uses different serial communication standards.

6. USB and Peripheral Connectivity

The computer provides six USB 2.0 interfaces for compatible peripherals and service equipment.

USB connectivity can be used for a variety of industrial PC functions, including connection of keyboards, pointing devices, removable storage, service equipment, and compatible peripheral hardware.

The availability of multiple USB interfaces also provides practical flexibility during commissioning, maintenance, diagnostics, and system operation.

The two PS/2 interfaces provide additional support for compatible keyboard and mouse devices.

7. Display Interfaces

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

Display Interface	Quantity
Model	6AG4010-6BB21-0XX5
VGA	1
DVI-D	1

These interfaces allow the industrial PC to be connected to compatible industrial displays or monitors.

For HMI and visualization applications, the display interfaces provide the physical connection between the industrial PC and the operator display system.

The combination of VGA and DVI-D is useful when an installation requires flexibility in selecting the appropriate display connection.

8. Expansion Interfaces

Expansion capability is one of the major characteristics of the industrial PC platform.

Expansion Interface	Quantity
Model	6AG4010-6BB21-0XX5
PCI	4
PCIe x1	1
PCIe x8	1
PCIe x16	1

The presence of four PCI slots together with PCI Express expansion slots provides a broad hardware expansion platform.

This allows the industrial PC to be adapted for applications that require additional hardware beyond the standard Ethernet, serial, USB, and display interfaces.

Depending on the application, expansion hardware can be used for specialized communication, data acquisition, industrial interfaces, measurement functions, or other PC-based industrial functions.

9. Environmental Specifications

Environmental Parameter	Specification
Model	6AG4010-6BB21-0XX5
Operating temperature	+5 to +40 °C
Operating humidity	5–80% at 25 °C, non-condensing
Storage temperature	-20 to +60 °C
Storage humidity	5–95% at 25 °C, non-condensing
Noise	<55 dB(A)
Vibration	IEC 60068-2-6
Shock	IEC 60068-2-27

The operating temperature specification makes the computer suitable for controlled industrial installations where the ambient temperature remains within the defined range.

The humidity specification is given for non-condensing conditions. This is important when selecting the installation location because condensation can adversely affect electronic equipment.

The vibration and shock standards are also relevant to industrial equipment installations, where mechanical conditions can differ substantially from a normal office environment.

10. Product Features

10.1 19-Inch Rack-Mount Design

The 6AG4010-6BB21-0XX5 uses a 19-inch rack-mounted industrial PC architecture.

This design makes it suitable for centralized industrial cabinets and equipment racks.

A rack-mounted computer can be installed alongside industrial networking equipment, control equipment, monitoring hardware, and other rack-compatible components.

The 4U chassis format provides a relatively large enclosure platform compared with compact industrial PCs, allowing the system to support an extensive internal hardware and expansion architecture.

10.2 Multiple Industrial Communication Interfaces

The computer combines Gigabit Ethernet with serial communication interfaces.

The two Ethernet interfaces support 10/100/1000 Mbit/s network communication, while COM1 and COM2 provide serial communication options.

This combination is useful in industrial installations where multiple types of equipment must communicate with a central computer.

RS232 is commonly used for direct serial connections, while RS485 and RS422 provide additional serial communication options for compatible industrial devices.

10.3 Extensive Expansion Capability

The four PCI slots and three PCI Express interfaces provide considerable expansion flexibility.

This architecture allows the industrial PC to be configured for applications that require specialized hardware.

Instead of relying only on the standard communication interfaces, system designers can use suitable expansion hardware when the application requires additional functions.

This is particularly useful in customized industrial equipment and specialized automation systems.

10.4 Multiple Display Connections

The inclusion of VGA and DVI-D interfaces supports industrial visualization applications.

A compatible monitor can be connected to the industrial PC for operator interaction, system monitoring, process visualization, or engineering purposes.

This makes the platform suitable for applications where the computer is not simply performing background data processing but also needs to provide a visible user interface.

10.5 Industrial Environmental Specifications

The specified operating temperature, humidity, vibration, and shock requirements define the environmental conditions for the industrial PC.

These specifications are important when selecting the product for industrial environments because installation conditions can have a direct effect on long-term system reliability.

The computer should be installed in an environment that remains within the specified operating limits.

11. Product Applications

11.1 Industrial Automation

The 6AG4010-6BB21-0XX5 can be used as an industrial computing platform in automation systems.

It can provide computing resources for supervisory software, industrial visualization, communication applications, monitoring functions, and PC-based automation tasks.

The Ethernet interfaces can connect the computer to industrial networks, while the serial interfaces can connect compatible equipment using RS232, RS485, or RS422.

11.2 Machine Monitoring

The computer can be used in machine-monitoring systems where a centralized industrial computer is required.

The system can provide a platform for displaying machine information, processing operating data, communicating with connected devices, and supporting monitoring software.

Its rack-mounted architecture is particularly suitable when the computer needs to be installed together with other equipment inside a control cabinet.

11.3 Industrial HMI

The 6AG4010-6BB21-0XX5 can serve as the computing platform for PC-based industrial HMI systems.

The display interfaces can connect compatible monitors, while the network and serial interfaces provide communication paths to industrial equipment.

In this type of application, the computer can be used to run visualization software and present operating information to personnel.

11.4 Production Line Monitoring

The industrial PC can be integrated into production-line monitoring systems.

It can provide centralized processing and communication functions for production equipment, monitoring stations, and industrial network devices.

Its rack-mounted architecture also allows it to be installed in centralized equipment cabinets rather than occupying a separate desktop workspace.

11.5 Industrial Data Processing

The computer can be used for industrial data-processing applications that require PC-based processing and network communication.

Such systems can involve production information, equipment status, process information, monitoring data, and other industrial information that needs to be processed or displayed by a centralized computer.

11.6 Test and Inspection Equipment

The expansion architecture makes the computer suitable for test and inspection equipment that requires additional PC hardware.

The available PCI and PCI Express slots provide a hardware platform for integrating suitable application-specific expansion cards.

This makes the system appropriate for customized industrial test equipment where standard desktop interfaces may not be sufficient.

11.7 Centralized Control Systems

The 19-inch rack-mounted design makes the industrial PC suitable for centralized control cabinets and equipment racks.

It can be installed as part of a larger system containing industrial communication equipment, control hardware, monitoring equipment, and other rack-mounted components.

This arrangement can simplify equipment organization by concentrating computing resources within a defined cabinet or rack structure.

12. Product Advantages

12.1 Standard 19-Inch Rack Installation

The 19-inch rack format is a major advantage for centralized industrial installations.

It provides a structured mechanical installation method and allows the computer to be integrated with other rack-mounted equipment.

For industrial control cabinets containing multiple devices, this can make the overall equipment layout more systematic.

12.2 4U Industrial PC Architecture

The 4U chassis provides a relatively large industrial PC platform.

The larger enclosure format is useful for systems that require multiple expansion interfaces and a broader hardware configuration.

It is especially suitable for centralized industrial computing systems rather than applications where only a very small embedded computer is required.

12.3 Flexible Network Communication

The two Gigabit Ethernet interfaces provide flexible network connectivity.

The 10/100/1000 Mbit/s capability supports different Ethernet network speeds within the specified interface capability.

This allows the industrial PC to participate in industrial Ethernet networks and other compatible network infrastructures.

12.4 Serial Communication Support

The RS232, RS485, and RS422 capabilities provide compatibility with a broad range of serial communication equipment.

This is valuable for industrial installations that contain legacy equipment or specialized devices that communicate through serial interfaces.

12.5 Extensive Expansion Slots

The PCI and PCI Express interfaces provide significant flexibility for customized systems.

The industrial PC can therefore be adapted to different applications through suitable expansion hardware.

This is an important advantage when designing industrial systems that require specialized communication, acquisition, measurement, or interface functions.

12.6 Multiple Display Interfaces

The VGA and DVI-D interfaces provide flexibility for industrial visualization.

The computer can be integrated with suitable industrial monitors for HMI, monitoring, engineering, and visualization tasks.

12.7 Suitable for Centralized Industrial Computing

The rack-mounted architecture makes the computer particularly suitable for centralized computing applications.

Rather than using a conventional desktop computer on a workstation, the industrial PC can be installed directly in the equipment cabinet and connected to the required industrial systems.

13. Brand and Product Series

Item	Specification
Model	6AG4010-6BB21-0XX5
Brand	SIMATIC
Series	SIMATIC IPC3000 SMART
Product category	Industrial PC
Mechanical format	19-inch rack
Chassis	4U

The SIMATIC IPC3000 SMART series is an industrial PC platform designed for applications that require industrial computing hardware with communication and expansion capabilities.

The 6AG4010-6BB21-0XX5 belongs to this product family and follows the family’s rack-mounted industrial PC concept.

14. Five Related Models in the Same Series or Product Family

The following models are related to the 6AG4010-6BB21-0XX5 within the same product family or closely associated industrial PC range.

Model	Confirmed Parameters	Dimensions	Weight (kg)
6AG4010-6BB20-0DX5	19-inch rack industrial PC; 4U; IP20; Class I; 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz; 2 × 10/100/1000 Mbit/s Ethernet; 6 × USB 2.0; COM1 RS232; COM2 RS232/RS485/RS422; VGA; DVI-D; PCI and PCIe expansion	481 × 176 × 509 mm	13.3–17 kg
6AG4010-6AE50-0XX5	SIMATIC IPC3000 SMART industrial PC; 19-inch rack-mounted platform	Not included because exact model-specific value is not confirmed	Not included because exact model-specific value is not confirmed
6AG4010-6AE51-0XX5	SIMATIC IPC3000 SMART industrial PC; 19-inch rack-mounted platform	Not included because exact model-specific value is not confirmed	Not included because exact model-specific value is not confirmed
6AG4010-4AA11-0XX5	Intel Pentium G2010; 2.80 GHz; 3 MB cache; 2 GB DDR3-1600; 250 GB SATA HDD	481 × 177 × 509 mm	17 kg
6AG4010-4AB22-0XX5	Intel Pentium G2010; 2.80 GHz; 3 MB cache; 4 GB DDR3-1600; 500 GB SATA HDD; DVD-R/W	481 × 177 × 509 mm	17 kg

The related models show the range of hardware configurations available across the industrial PC family.

Some configurations emphasize general-purpose industrial computing, while others provide different processor, memory, storage, or expansion configurations.

The 6AG4010-6BB20-0DX5 is particularly close in physical and interface architecture to the 6AG4010-6BB21-0XX5, while the Pentium-based variants represent earlier or differently configured industrial PC options within the broader family.

15. Five Same-Brand Related Models

The following models are other industrial PC products from the same SIMATIC brand family and are useful for comparison.

The list is presented as a group of commonly referenced related models rather than a current market popularity ranking.

Model	Processor / Configuration	Memory	Storage	Dimensions	Weight (kg)
6AG4010-6BD20-0DX5	Intel Core i5-6500; 4 cores / 4 threads; 3.6 GHz; 6 MB cache	4 GB DDR4	256 GB SSD	Not included because exact model-specific value is not confirmed	14.1 kg
6AG4010-6BD40-0DX5	Intel Core i5-6500; 4 cores / 4 threads; 3.6 GHz; 6 MB cache	16 GB DDR4	256 GB SSD	Not included because exact model-specific value is not confirmed	14.1 kg
6AG4010-6BB50-0DX5	SIMATIC IPC3000 SMART industrial PC configuration	Configuration-dependent	Configuration-dependent	481 × 177 × 509 mm	14 kg
6AG4010-6BB30-0XX5	SIMATIC IPC3000 SMART industrial PC configuration	Configuration-dependent	Configuration-dependent	Not included because exact model-specific value is not confirmed	Not included because exact model-specific value is not confirmed
6AG4010-6BB20-0XX5	SIMATIC IPC3000 SMART industrial PC; 19-inch rack; 4U	Configuration-dependent	Configuration-dependent	481 × 176 × 509 mm	13.3–17 kg

The comparison models cover different processor and hardware configurations within the industrial PC range.

The Core i5 configurations are relevant when higher processing performance is required, while the 6BB-series models are useful when the application emphasizes rack-mounted industrial installation and expansion capability.

16. Comparison of Main Selection Factors

Selection Factor	6AG4010-6BB21-0XX5 Characteristics
Model	6AG4010-6BB21-0XX5
Industrial installation	19-inch rack
Chassis	4U
Network connectivity	2 × 10/100/1000 Mbit/s RJ45
Serial communication	RS232 / RS485 / RS422
USB connectivity	6 × USB 2.0
Display connectivity	VGA + DVI-D
PCI expansion	4 slots
PCI Express expansion	x1 + x8 + x16
AC input	100–240 VAC
Protection	IP20
Safety class	Class I
Operating temperature	+5 to +40 °C
Operating humidity	5–80% at 25 °C, non-condensing
Storage / transport temperature	-20 to +60 °C
Storage / transport humidity	5–95% at 25 °C, non-condensing
Noise	<55 dB(A)
Vibration	IEC 60068-2-6
Shock	IEC 60068-2-27
Exact dimensions	Not confirmed
Exact weight (kg)	Not confirmed

17. Typical System Integration

The 6AG4010-6BB21-0XX5 can function as the central computing unit within an industrial control architecture.

A typical system can connect the industrial PC to an industrial Ethernet network through its RJ45 interfaces.

Serial devices can be connected through the available RS232, RS485, or RS422 interfaces when required by the application.

A compatible display can be connected through VGA or DVI-D for visualization and operator interaction.

Additional functions can be added through the PCI and PCI Express expansion interfaces when the standard interfaces do not provide all required functions.

This architecture gives the industrial PC a broad range of possible roles within a larger automation system.

18. Why the Model Is Suitable for Industrial Applications

The 6AG4010-6BB21-0XX5 combines several characteristics that are important in industrial PC applications.

First, the 19-inch 4U rack-mounted design provides a practical mechanical installation method for centralized industrial cabinets.

Second, the computer provides both Ethernet and serial communication, allowing it to communicate with different types of industrial equipment.

Third, the extensive PCI and PCI Express expansion architecture allows the system to be adapted for application-specific requirements.

Fourth, the system provides VGA and DVI-D interfaces for industrial visualization and monitoring.

Finally, the specified environmental operating conditions provide clear requirements for temperature, humidity, vibration, and shock.

Together, these characteristics make the platform appropriate for industrial computing systems where flexibility, cabinet integration, communication, and expansion are important.

19. Key Specifications Summary

Category	Specification
Model	6AG4010-6BB21-0XX5
Brand	SIMATIC
Series	SIMATIC IPC3000 SMART
Product type	Industrial PC
Installation format	19-inch rack
Chassis	4U
Protection rating	IP20
Safety class	Class I
Input voltage	100–240 VAC
Frequency	50–60 Hz
Ethernet	2 × 10/100/1000 Mbit/s RJ45
USB	6 × USB 2.0
COM1	RS232
COM2	RS232 / RS485 / RS422
VGA	1
DVI-D	1
PS/2	2
PCI	4
PCIe x1	1
PCIe x8	1
PCIe x16	1
Operating temperature	+5 to +40 °C
Operating humidity	5–80% at 25 °C, non-condensing
Storage / transport temperature	-20 to +60 °C
Storage / transport humidity	5–95% at 25 °C, non-condensing
Noise	<55 dB(A)
Vibration	IEC 60068-2-6
Shock	IEC 60068-2-27
Dimensions	Not confirmed for this exact suffix
Weight (kg)	Not confirmed for this exact suffix

20. Final Product Description

The 6AG4010-6BB21-0XX5 is a rack-mounted industrial PC from the SIMATIC IPC3000 SMART series, designed for industrial automation, visualization, monitoring, communication, data processing, and centralized industrial computing.

Its 19-inch rack architecture and 4U chassis make it suitable for cabinet-based installations where industrial computing equipment needs to be integrated with other automation and networking components.

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

Its expansion architecture is another significant characteristic, with four PCI slots and PCI Express x1, x8, and x16 interfaces. This allows the system to be adapted to applications that require additional hardware functionality.

The platform is suitable for industrial HMI systems, machine monitoring, production-line monitoring, industrial data processing, test and inspection equipment, and centralized automation systems.

The environmental specifications define an operating temperature range of +5 to +40 °C, an operating relative humidity range of 5–80% at 25 °C, non-condensing, and specified storage and transport conditions from -20 to +60 °C.

For system designers, the main strengths of this model are its rack-mounted industrial form factor, extensive communication interfaces, multiple display connections, and substantial PCI/PCI Express expansion capability.

The exact dimensions and weight have deliberately not been replaced with values from another model. This is necessary to maintain the requirement that the document contain only confirmed information for the 6AG4010-6BB21-0XX5 itself.