Siemens 6GK5992-2GA00-8AA0 MM992-2CUC copper media module
Documented MM992-2CUC copper media module function and network position for 6GK5992-2GA00-8AA0.
Documented system function
Rebuilt from individual evidence
The documented 6GK5992-2GA00-8AA0 is a MM992-2CUC copper media module with the identity and characteristics stated in the cited source.
The documented interfaces place this device between an upstream control network and downstream industrial equipment.
- Exact reference
- 6GK5992-2GA00-8AA0
- Category
- PLC / CPU
- Evidence checked
- 2026-09-12
System role
This section explains what the product does and where it acts in the surrounding system.
- Function
- Routes or transmits the documented communication traffic at the industrial system boundary.
- System position
- Sits at the documented network boundary.
- Upstream / inputs
- Receives the upstream control-network data.
- Downstream / outputs
- Serves the downstream network devices.
- Limitations
- Unknown: installed wiring, configuration, firmware compatibility, and current unit condition.
Evidence ledger
Facts, inferences, and unknowns are kept separate.
Facts
Siemens identifies this reference as the SCALANCE X MM992-2CUC media module accessory.
- support.industry.siemens.com — retrieved 2026-09-12; high confidence
The Siemens data sheet lists two 10/100/1000 Mbit/s electrical RJ45 ports, IP20 construction and installation in a media-module slot.
- support.industry.siemens.com — retrieved 2026-09-12; high confidence
Inferences
The documented interfaces place this device between an upstream control network and downstream industrial equipment.
- support.industry.siemens.com — retrieved 2026-09-12; high confidence
Unknowns
Unknown: installed wiring, configuration, firmware compatibility, and current unit condition.
System position diagram
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flowchart LR
upstream[Upstream control network] --> device[6GK5992-2GA00-8AA0]
device --> downstream[Downstream network devices]View diagram labels
- Nodes
- Upstream control network; 6GK5992-2GA00-8AA0 device; Downstream network devices
- Edges
- Network data enters the device; Device serves the downstream network
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