# S7-1500

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## Supported protocols

Click on the protocol you want to use for connecting your S7-1500 to access the corresponding guide.

| Protocol                                                                                    | Recommended          | Comment                                                              |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [S7+](https://docs.enlyze.com/en/connect/ot-connectivity/supported-industrial-protocols)    | :white\_check\_mark: | The native and more performant protocol. A password may be required. |
| [OPC-UA](https://docs.enlyze.com/en/connect/ot-connectivity/supported-industrial-protocols) | :x:                  | May need to be activated separately at additional cost.              |

## Required information

The following information is needed to create a data source for the S7-1500:

| Information  | Comment         |
| ------------ | --------------- |
| Manufacturer | Siemens         |
| CPU model    | See image above |