SIMATIC S7-300 inter-rack connecting cable 2.5 m / 6ES7368-3BC51-0AA0

6ES7368-3BC51-0AA0: S7-300 rack expansion component reviewed against the May 2022 equipment manual. Verify interface type, cable length, ordering unit, supplied revision and installation. The historical source does not establish current stock or lifecycle.

Manufacturer part number: 6ES7368-3BC51-0AA0
Brand: Siemens
Category: PLC and HMI
Catalog status: Request a quotation

Technical specifications

Controller family: SIMATIC S7-300
Length: 2.5 m
Compatible interfaces: IM360 to IM361, or IM361 to IM361, as listed in appendix D
Equipment role: S7-300 rack expansion data connection
Replacement scope: Separate inter-rack cable; not a replacement claim for the permanently connected IM365 pair cable
Electrical ratings: Not established by the reviewed ordering row; not inferred from adjacent cables
Reviewed document edition: 05/2022 / A5E00105505-AK
Document pages: PDF 427, 429, 514
Current lifecycle status: Not established by historical manual; confirm current lifecycle and supply separately
Module notes: Exact ordering code only; verify rack configuration, supplied revision, cable length and installation requirements before ordering

Manufacturer manual · S7-300 Module data / 05/2022 / A5E00105505-AK · en · PDF · 05/2022 / A5E00105505-AKManufacturer source: Siemens · Model explicitly covered in family document · Covered models: 6ES7368-3BC51-0AA0 · Checked: 2026-10-22Official manufacturer source

This sheet provides a quick technical summary. For design, installation and final selection, review the latest official manufacturer documentation and verify the complete part number.