Configuration With Communications Processors - Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 System Manual

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You can find more information on the configuration variants in the Specific configuration
variants for S7-1500H (Page 150) section.
For more information on the fail-safe modules for ET 200SP / ET 200SP HA / ET 200MP, refer
to the associated system and device manuals.
5.2.4

Configuration with communications processors

Configuration with communications processors (CPs)
The CPs relieve the R/H CPUs from communication tasks and enable further communication
connections:
• To the automation level
• To the IT world
The CPs enable the S7–1500R/H redundant system to be connected to Industrial Ethernet. By
combining different security measures such as firewall and data encryption protocols, the CPs
protect the S7-1500R/H from unauthorized access. Furthermore, the CPs protect the
communication between the S7-1500R/H and its communication partners against espionage
and manipulation.
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