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Ruijie RG-N18000-E Series Hardware Installation And Reference Manual

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Ruijie RG-N18000-E Series Switches
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide
Document Version: V1.04
Date: 2023.04.23
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  • Page 1 Ruijie RG-N18000-E Series Switches Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Document Version: V1.04 Date: 2023.04.23 Copyright © 2023 Ruijie Networks...
  • Page 2 Due to product version upgrades or other reasons, the content of this document will be updated from time to time. Ruijie Networks reserves the right to modify the content of the document without any notice or prompt. This manual is for reference only. Ruijie Networks endeavors to ensure content accuracy and will not shoulder any responsibility for losses and damages caused due to content omissions, inaccuracies or errors.
  • Page 3 Preface Intended Audience This document is intended for: Network engineers  Technical support and servicing engineers  Network administrators  Technical Support Ruijie Networks Website: https://www.ruijienetworks.com/  Technical Support Website: https://ruijienetworks.com/support  Case Portal: https://caseportal.ruijienetworks.com  Community: https://community.ruijienetworks.com  Technical Support Email: service_rj@ruijienetworks.com...
  • Page 4 Double slashes at the beginning of a line of code indicate a comment line. 2. Signs The signs used in this document are described as follows: Warning An alert that calls attention to important rules and information that if not understood or followed can result in data loss or equipment damage.

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Product Overview RG-N18000-E series switches are next-generation core switches developed by Ruijie Networks independently. The switch adopts the Clos architecture and supports dual supervisor modules and power supply redundancy. The RG-N18010-E: supporting dual supervisor modules and providing eight service module ...
  • Page 6 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview M18010E-FE-X I Switch Fabric Module M18000E-FE-X II Supervisor Module Supported Redundancy Hot Swapping Supported RG-PA1600I: 90 V AC to 180 V AC, power: 1200 W 180 V AC to 264 V AC, power: 1600 W RG-PA600I: Power Supply...
  • Page 7 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Storage Temperature –40°C to +70°C (–40°F to +158°F) Operating Humidity 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing) Storage Humidity 5% to 95% RH (non-condensing) MTBF 342,000 hours Noise Less than 60 dB at 35°C (95°F) Less than 75 dB at 50°C (122°F) Weight Net weight: 43.55 kg (96.01 lbs)
  • Page 8 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Figure 1-1 Appearance of the RG-N18010-E Switch Front Panel The front panel of the RG-N18010-E switch is shown in Figure 1-2.
  • Page 9 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Figure 1-2 Front Panel of the RG-N18010-E Switch Note ① Operation and maintenance LED ③ Cable management brackets ② Service module slot ④ Anti-static wrist strap Table 1-2 Operation and Maintenance Panel ID Status Meaning The module is not powered on.
  • Page 10 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Solid green Initialization is complete. The module is operational. Switch fabric The module is not powered on or is not in the module status LED position. Solid green The module is operational. Solid red The modules is faulty.
  • Page 11 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Figure 1-3 Back Panel of the RG-N18010-E Switch ① Power supply module slot ④ Fan module slot Note ⑤ Grounding stud ② Supervisor module slot ③ Switch fabric module slot Caution Ensure that the supervisor module, service module, switch fabric module and power supply module are removed from the chassis before you move or transport the RG-N18010-E chassis.
  • Page 12 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview The power supply modules support power management. The supervisor module of the RG- N18010-E switch can read the power supply information and implement flexible and intelligent power management. Note The RG-N18010-E switch supports N+N power supply redundancy. To improve the system stability and reliability, you are advised to configure N+N redundancy for power supply modules.
  • Page 13 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Figure 1-5 Ventilation and Heat Dissipation System of the RG-N18010-E Switch (Exhaust Vents)  Exhaust vents for power supply modules Note Exhaust vents for service, supervisor and switch fabric modules   For the power supply modules, air flows in from the front intakes and out from the back vents. For the service modules, air flows in from the intakes on the right side and out from the back vents.
  • Page 14 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview RG-N18014-E Table 1-3 Technical Specifications Model RG-N18014-E Two supervisor module slots, 12 service module slots and four switch Module Slot fabric module slots Supervisor Module M18000E-CM M18000E-48GT4XS-XA M18000E-48SFP4XS-XA M18000E-24GT8SFP8XS-XA M18000E-32XS-XB Service Module M18000E-52XS-XB M18000E-12CQ-XB M18000E-8SFG M18000E-8SFX...
  • Page 15 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview RG-PA1600I: 90 V AC to 180 V AC, power: 1200 W 180 V AC to 264 V AC, power: 1600 W RG-PA600I: Power Supply Module 90 V AC to 180 V AC, power: 600 W 180 V AC to 264V V AC, power: 600 W RG-PD1600I: –40 V DC to –75 V DC, power: 1400 W RG-PD600I: –40 V DC to –75 V DC, power: 600 W...
  • Page 16 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Noise Less than 65.1 dB at 27°C (95°F) Less than 89.8 dB when the fan works at the highest speed Weight Fans excluded: 33.7 kg (74.30 lbs) Two fans included: 41.2 kg (90.83 lbs) Packaging materials included: 68.3 kg (150.58 lbs) Cable management brackets excluded: 605.06 mm x 482.6 mm x 570.7 mm (23.84 in.
  • Page 17 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Figure 1-6 Appearance of the RG-N18014-E Switch...
  • Page 18 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Front Panel The front panel of the RG-N18014-E switch is shown in Figure 1-7.
  • Page 19 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Figure 1-7 Front Panel of the RG-N18014-E Switch ③ Cable management brackets Note ① Supervisor module slot ② Service module slot ④ Anti-static wrist strap Caution Ensure that the supervisor module, service module, switch fabric module and power supply module are removed from the chassis before you move or transport the RG-N18014-E chassis.
  • Page 20 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Supervisor Blinking Initialization is in progress. Continuous module 2 status green blinking indicates errors. Solid green Initialization is complete. The module is operational. Switch fabric The module is not powered on or is not in the module status LED position.
  • Page 21 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Figure 1-8 Back Panel of the RG-N18014-E Switch ① Power supply module slot ④ Fan module slot Note ⑤ Grounding stud ② Supervisor module slot ③ Switch fabric module slot Caution Ensure that the supervisor module, service module, switch fabric module and power supply module are removed from the chassis before you move or transport the RG-N18014-E chassis.
  • Page 22 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview N18014-E switch can read the power supply information and implement flexible and intelligent power management. Note The RG-N18014-E switch supports M+N power supply redundancy of the RG-PA1600I and RG- PA600I modules. To improve the system stability and reliability, you are advised to configure M+N redundancy for power supply modules.
  • Page 23 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Figure 1-10 Ventilation and Heat Dissipation System of the RG-N18014-E Switch (Exhaust Vents)  Exhaust vents for power supply modules Note   Exhaust vents for service, supervisor and switch fabric modules For the power supply modules, air flows in from the front intakes and out from the back vents. For the service modules, air flows in from the intakes on the right side and out from the back vents.
  • Page 24 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Module The RG-N18000-E switch adopts the module-based design. Compliant with industry standards, the design divides modules and integrates module interfaces to ensure the switch system's functioning and independence of various function modules. The modules of the RG-N18000-E switch provide 10/100/1000M self-adaptive Ethernet copper ports, 100/1000M SFP (single-mode/multi-mode) ports and 10GE fiber ports.
  • Page 25 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview FUNC button: As a reset button, it is used to reset the system. If the button is held for less  than five seconds, it is a short press; if the button is held for five seconds or longer, it is a long press.
  • Page 26 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Solid red The system fails, interrupting functioning of the whole system or a module; the device may be damaged if it continues operating. Fan status LED Solid green The fan module is operational. Solid yellow The fan module is not in the position or removed.
  • Page 27 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview SDRAM DDR4 4 GB One console port External Port One 10/100/1000M MGMT port Button One FUNC button < 60 W Power Consumption Hot Swapping Supported Management Supported Redundancy EMC Certification GB/T 9254.1 Safety Regulation GB 4943.1 Compliance...
  • Page 28 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview 1.3.2 M18000E-48GT4XS-XA Module Appearance Figure 1-12 Appearance of the M18000E-48GT4XS-XA Module External Port The M18000E-48GT4XS-XA module provides 48 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 ports and four SFP+ ports. The RJ45 ports support auto-negotiation at 10/100/1000 Mbps, and the SFP+ ports support 10GE SFP+ modules, GE SFP modules that are hot swappable.
  • Page 29 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview SFP+ port status LED Link/ACT The port is not connected. Solid green The port is connected. Blinking The port is transmitting or receiving data. Table 1-8 Technical Specifications M18000E-48GT4XS-XA Model Quad-core CPU BOOTROM 16MB Flash Memory SDRAM...
  • Page 30 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Power Consumption < 85 W EMC Certification GB/T 9254.1 Safety Regulation GB 4943.1 Compliance Operating 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) Temperature Storage Temperature –40°C to +70°C (–40°F to +158°F) Operating Humidity 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing) MTBF 329,000 hours Weight...
  • Page 31 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Table 1-9 Panel ID Status Meaning System status LED Status The module is not powered on. Solid red The module is faulty. Blinking Initialization is in progress. Continuous green blinking indicates errors. Solid green Initialization is complete. The module is operational.
  • Page 32 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview 100BASE-FX (1310nm) MMF or SMF. Supported by SFP ports while not supported by SFP+ ports. 100BASE-FX (1550nm) SMF. Supported by SFP ports while not supported by SFP+ ports. 1000BASE-SX(850nm) MMF 1000BASE-LX(1310nm) SMF 1000BASE-LH (1310nm) SMF Transmission 1000BASE-ZX(1550nm) SMF Medium...
  • Page 33 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Operating 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing) Humidity MTBF 337,000 hours Weight Net weight: 3.00 kg (6.61 lbs) Dimensions 438.5 mm x 346.0 mm x 40.1 mm (17.26 in. x 13.62 in. x 1.58 in.) (W x D x H) 1.3.4 M18000E-24GT8SFP8XS-XA...
  • Page 34 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Solid green Initialization is complete. The module is operational. GT port status LED Link/ACT The port is not connected. Solid green The port is connected at 1000 Mbps. Solid yellow The port is connected at 10/100 Mbps. Blinking The port is transmitting or receiving data.
  • Page 35 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview 10/100/1000BASE-T Cat-5 UTP 100BASE-FX (1310nm) MMF or SMF. Supported by SFP ports while not supported by SFP+ ports. 100BASE-FX (1550nm) SMF. Supported by SFP ports while not supported by SFP+ ports. 1000BASE-SX(850nm) MMF 1000BASE-LX(1310nm) SMF 1000BASE-LH (1310nm) SMF Transmission...
  • Page 36 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview MTBF 334,000 hours Weight Net weight: 2.85 kg (6.28 lbs) Dimensions 438.5 mm x 346.0 mm x 40.1 mm (17.26 in. x 13.62 in. x 1.58 in.) (W x D x H) 1.3.5 M18000E-32XS-XB Module Appearance Figure 1-15 Appearance of the M18000E-32XS-XB Module...
  • Page 37 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Blinking The port is transmitting or receiving data. SFP+ port status LED Link/ACT The port is not connected. Solid green The port is connected. Blinking The port is transmitting or receiving data. Table 1-14 Technical Specifications Model M18000E-32XS-XB...
  • Page 38 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Hot Swapping Supported Power Consumption < 149 W EMC Certification GB/T 9254.1 Safety Regulation GB 4943.1 Compliance Operating 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) Temperature Storage Temperature –40°C to 70°C (–40°F to 158°F) Operating Humidity 5% to 90% RH (non-condensing) 305,000 hours...
  • Page 39 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Table 1-15 Panel ID Status Meaning System status LED Status The module is not powered on. Solid red The module is faulty. Blinking Initialization is in progress. Continuous green blinking indicates errors. Solid green Initialization is complete. The module is operational.
  • Page 40 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview 1000BASE-SX(850nm) MMF 1000BASE-LX(1310nm) SMF 1000BASE-LH (1310nm) SMF 1000BASE-ZX(1550nm) SMF 10GBASE-SR(850nm) MMF Transmission 10GBASE-LR(1310nm) SMF Medium 10GBASE-ER(1550nm) SMF 10GBASE-ZR(1550nm) SMF XG-SFP-AOC1M 1m SFP+ active optical cable XG-SFP-AOC3M 3m SFP+ active optical cable XG-SFP-AOC5M 5m SFP+ active optical cable Status LED, Link/ACT LED Hot Swapping Supported...
  • Page 41 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview 1.3.7 M18000E-12CQ-XB Module Appearance Figure 1-17 Appearance of the M18000E-12CQ-XB Module External Port The M18000E-12CQ-XB module provides 12 x QSFP28 ports, which support 40/100G modules and hot swapping. Table 1-17 Panel ID Status Meaning System status LED Status...
  • Page 42 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview SDRAM DDR4 4GB 12 QSFP28 ports, which support 40/100G modules. The 100G port Port Type can be degraded to four 25G ports or four 10G ports through commands. 100G-QSFP-SR MMF 100G-QSFP-LR4 SMF 100G-QSFP-eSR MMF Transmission 100G-AOC-10M 10m multi-mode cable Medium...
  • Page 43 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Caution The M18000E-12CQ-XB module supports 25G port, but doesn’t support RS FEC. 1.3.8 M18000E-8SFG Module AppearanceFigure 1-187 Appearance of the M18000E-8SFG External Port The M18000E-8SFG provides 8 x SFG ports (64 x 1G logical ports), and supports SFG modules and hot swapping.
  • Page 44 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview transmitting or receiving data. Technical Specifications Model M18000E-8SFG Quad-core CPU BootROM 16 MB Flash Memory 8 GB SDRAM DDR4 4 GB Port Type 8 x SFG ports (64 x 1G logical ports) SFG-LR-SM single-mode fiber Transmission Medium Status, Link/ACT LED...
  • Page 45 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview 1.3.9 M18000E-8SFX Module Appearance Figure 1-198 Appearance of the M18000E-8SFX External Port The M18000E-8SFX provides 8 x SFX ports (64 x 1oG logical ports), and supports SFX and SFG modules and hot swapping. LEDs Panel ID Status...
  • Page 46 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Technical Specifications Model M18000E-8SFX Quad-core CPU Quad-core CPU BootROM 16 MB Flash Memory 8 GB SDRAM DDR4 4 GB Port Type 8 x SFX ports (64 x SFP+ channels) SFG-LR-SM Single-mode fiber Transmission Medium SFX-LR-SM Single-mode fiber Status, Link/ACT LED...
  • Page 47 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview 1.3.10 M18010E-FE-X I Module Appearance Figure 1-20 Appearance of the M18010E-FE-X I Module External Port The M18010E-FE-X I module provides one external ports: Console port: As a serial communications port, it uses the RS-232 interface level and ...
  • Page 48 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview button and remove the module after two seconds. Table 1-20 Technical Specifications Model M18010E-FE-X I Quad-core CPU BOOTROM 16MB Flash Memory SDRAM DDR4 4GB External Port One Console port < 50 W Power Consumption Hot Swapping Support EMC Certification...
  • Page 49 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview 1.3.11 M18000E-FE-X II Module Appearance Figure 1-21 Appearance of the M18000E-FE-X I Module External Port The M18000E-FE-X II module provides one external ports: Console port: As a serial communications port, it uses the RS-232 interface level and ...
  • Page 50 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview button and remove the module after two seconds. Table 1-22 Technical Specifications Model M18000E-FE-X II Quad-core CPU BOOTROM 16MB Flash Memory SDRAM DDR4 4GB External Port One Console port One Status LED < 160 W Power Consumption Hot Swapping Support...
  • Page 51 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview 1.3.12 RG-PA1600I Module Appearance Figure 1-22 Appearance of the RG-PA1600I Module External Port The RG-PA1600I module provides 12 V AC input to the overall system of the RG-N18010-E and RG-N18010-E switch. The front panel of the power supply module provides a 3-pin power plug, which can be connected to the standard 16 A power cord.
  • Page 52 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Solid green Solid red PSR on/off Table 1-24 Technical Specifications Module Model RG-PA1600I Rated Voltage Range 100 V AC to 120 V AC; 200 V AC to 240 V AC; 50/60 Hz Max Voltage Range 90 V AC to 264 V AC;...
  • Page 53 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Figure 1-23 Appearance of the RG-PA600I Module External Port The RG-PA600I module provides 12 V AC input to the overall system of the RG-N18010-E and RG-N18010-E switch. The front panel of the power supply module provides a 3-pin power plug, which can be connected to the standard 10 A power cord.
  • Page 54 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Table 1-26 Technical Specifications RG-PA600I Module Model Rated Voltage Range 100 V AC to 120 V AC; 200 V AC to 240 V AC; 50/60 Hz Max Voltage Range 90 V AC to 264 V AC; 47/63 Hz Max Power Output 90 V AC to 180 V AC;...
  • Page 55 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Figure 1-24 Appearance of the RG-PD1600I Module As a DC power supply module, the RG-PD1600I module provides DC power input to the RG-N18010-E switch. External Port The RG-PA1600I module provides –48 V DC input for the RG-N18010-E switch. Table 1-27 Meaning Solid green...
  • Page 56 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Solid green Solid red PSR on/off Solid green Solid red Phase loss protection Solid green Solid red Fan faulty Table 1-28 Technical Specifications RG-PD1600I Module Model Rated Voltage Range –48 V DC Max Voltage Range –40 V DC to –75 V DC Max Power Output 1400 W...
  • Page 57 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Figure 1-25 Appearance of the RG-PD600I Module As a DC power supply module, the RG-PD600I module provides DC power input to the RG-N18010-E switch. External Port The RG-PA600I module provides the ports of –48 V DC input for the RG-N18010-E switch. Table 1-29 Meaning Solid green...
  • Page 58 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Solid green Solid red PSR on/off Solid green Solid red Phase loss protection Solid green Solid red Fan faulty Table 1-30 Technical Specifications RG-PD600I Module Model Rated Voltage Range –48 V DC Max Voltage Range –40 V DC to –75 V DC Max Power Output 600 W...
  • Page 59 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Note ① Fan status LED ③ Fan handle ② Captive screws of the fan tray Composition The M10C-FAN is the fan for the service and supervisor modules on the RG-N18010-E switch. Each M10C-FAN tray consists of six fan modules and one fan monitoring card.
  • Page 60 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Figure 1-27 Appearance of the M14FAN-F module Note ① Fan status LED ③ Fan handle ② Captive screws of the fan tray Composition The M14FAN-F is the fan for the service and supervisor modules on the RG-N18014-E switch. Each M14FAN-F tray consists of 10 fan modules and one fan monitoring card.
  • Page 61 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Hot swapping is supported by the fan tray. Hot Swapping...

  • Page 62: Preparing For Installation

     hurt. 2.1.2 Handling Safety RG-N18000-E series switches are large and heavy. When you handle them, please pay attention to the following requirements: Prevent the device from being frequently handled.  Cut off all the power supplies and unplug all power cords before moving or handling the ...

  • Page 63: Electric Safety

    2.1.4 Electrostatic Discharge Safety Although much has been done in the RG-N18000-E series switches to prevent static electricity, great damage may be caused to the circuitry and equipment when the static electricity exceeds a certain limit. In the communication network of the RG-N18000-E series switches, the electrostatic induction mainly comes from outdoor high voltage power lines, lightning and other external electric fields, indoor floor materials and the internal structure of the device.
  • Page 64 Caution The RG-N18000-E series switches are equipped with an anti-static wrist strap. For the RG- N18000-E series switches, Figure 2-1 shows the location of the anti-static wrist strap socket. The N18000-E series switches are equipped with an anti-static wrist strap. To protect electronic...

  • Page 65: Laser Safety

    RG-N18000-E Series Switches 2.1.5 Laser Safety Among the modules supported by the RG-N18000-E series switches, there are many transceiver modules that are Class I laser products. Precautions: When a fiber transceiver works, ensure that the port has been connected with a fiber or has ...

  • Page 66: Space Requirements

    2.2.4 Temperature Requirements To ensure the normal operation and a prolonged service life of the RG-N18000-E series switches, you must maintain an appropriate temperature in the equipment room. Too high or low temperature for a long period of time may damage the equipment.

  • Page 67: Humidity Requirements

    2.2.5 Humidity Requirements To ensure the normal operation and a prolonged service life of the RG-N18000-E series switches, you must maintain an appropriate humidity in the equipment room. Too high or low humidity for a long period of time may damage the equipment.

  • Page 68: Power Requirements

    30 minutes every day. 2.2.7 Power Requirements When the RG-N18000-E series switches can use the following power supplies: RG-PA1600I and RG-PA600I power supply modules adopt 90 V AC to 264 V AC/ 47/63 Hz  input.
  • Page 69 To ensure the reliability of the device, no matter one or two supervisor modules are inserted, the power of two supervisor modules are reserved for calculation. Table 2-5 The Power Consumption of Each Module RG-N18000-E Series Modules Maximum Power Consumption (W) M18000E-CM M18000E-48GT4XS-XA...

  • Page 70: System Grounding Requirements

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparing for Installation mA rated leakage action current as an example. The rated leakage non-action current shall be 15 mA. When the leakage current is below 15 mA, the protector shall not act. Otherwise, misoperation may easily occur due to high sensitivity and thus the leakage protector trips, devices are powered off, and services are interrupted.

  • Page 71: Emi Consideration

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparing for Installation The ground required for EMC design includes shielding ground, filter ground, noise and interference suppression, and level reference. All the above constitute the comprehensive grounding requirements. The grounding resistance should be less than 1Ω. Two grounding points are reserved at the right back of the chassis.
  • Page 72 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparing for Installation The square hold strip should be at least 125 mm (4.92 in.) far from the outboard front door  and the door is at most 25 mm (0.98 in.) thick to ensure a minimum available distance of 100 mm (3.94 in.).

  • Page 73: Precaution For Fiber Connection

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparing for Installation Ensure that the slide rail in the cabinet is enough to bear the weight of a switch and its  installation accessories. Ensure that the cabinet provides a grounding terminal for the switch to be grounded. ...
  • Page 74 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparing for Installation Module Modules, package contents, documentation Note The general package contents cover the above items. The actual delivery is subject to the order contract. And please check your goods carefully against the order contract. If you have any questions, please contact the distributor.

  • Page 75: Installing The Switch

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Installing the Switch RG-N18000-E series switches must be used and fixed indoors. Note Please ensure that you have carefully read Chapter 2 and make sure that the requirements in Chapter 2 are all met.

  • Page 76: Installation Procedure

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Installation Procedure Prepare for installation Prepare for installation Install the cabinet Mount the switch into the cabinet Ground the switch Connect the power supply Install the modules Connect the cables Bundle the cables Verify the installation...

  • Page 77: Before You Begin

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Before You Begin The RG-N18000-E series switches are complicated devices, please carefully plan and arrange the installation position, networking mode, power supply, and cabling before installation. Verify the following requirements before installation: The installation site provides sufficient space for heat dissipation.

  • Page 78: Mounting The Cabinet

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Figure 3-1 Mounting the Cable Management Brackets Mounting the Cabinet Precautions When you install the cabinet, pay attention to the following requirements: All expansion bolts for fastening the cabinet base to the ground should be installed and ...
  • Page 79 When installing a slide rail for the RG-N18000-E series switches, ensure that the plane to carry the chassis should be installed on the plane of delimiters (entire-U delimiter) of the two neighboring RUs, as...
  • Page 80 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Figure 3-2 Slide Rail Note: The distance between  and  indicates one rack unit (1 RU). Caution Before installing a slide rail, make sure that the weight capacity of the slide rail meets requirements.
  • Page 81 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch The cabinet is secured.  The modules in the cabinet are installed.  There are no obstructions in and around the cabinet.  The device is prepared and transported to a location close to the cabinet. ...

  • Page 82: Connecting The Grounding Cable

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Figure 3-4 Mounting the Switch into a Standard 19-Inch Cabinet Connecting the Grounding Cable Note A good grounding system protects your switch against lightning strikes and interferences and ensures its normal operation and reliability. Precautions The sectional area of the grounding cable should be determined according to the possible ...

  • Page 83: Installing Power Supply Modules

    AWG). Installing Power Supply Modules The RG-N18000-E series switches provide four power supplies, including RG-PA1600I, RG- PA600I, RG-PD1600I and RG-PD600I. Before performing the following procedures, wear an anti-static wrist strap and ensure that its metal part fully touches your skin surface and keep it...
  • Page 84 (3) Tighten the captive screws on the power module to secure it on the rear of the chassis. Figure 3-6 Installing Power Supplies Caution The total power of power supplies of the RG-N18000-E series switches must be greater than the working power of the main unit. Otherwise, some modules may fail to start.

  • Page 85: Installing Fan Modules

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Note The power of the main unit is the summation of the power of all working modules, including the supervisor module, service module and fan module. For the power consumption of each module, see the module specifications.

  • Page 86: Installing Modules

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Installing Modules Wear an anti-static wrist strap and ensure that its metal part fully touches your skin surface when installing the module. Besides, for the sake of security, do not touch any component of the module.
  • Page 87 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Note ① Operation and maintenance LED ③ Cable management brackets ④ Anti-static wrist strap ② Service module slot...
  • Page 88 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Figure 3-9 Back Panel of the RG-N18000-E Chassis ① Power supply module slot Note ④ Fan module slot ⑤ Grounding stud ② Supervisor module slot ③ Switch fabric module slot Install the module ...

  • Page 89: Installing Swappable Interface Modules (Optional)

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch (2) Hold the module with hands and gently insert the module into the slot along the rail. ( in Figure 3-10). (3) When you insert the modules into the slots, the PCB of the supervisor module and the switch fabric module faces left and the bottom faces right.

  • Page 90: Installing Sfp+/Sfp Modules

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Figure 3-11 Wearing an Anti-Static Wrist Strap 3.10.1 Installing SFP+/SFP Modules Caution To avoid damaging components due to operation errors, read this section carefully before installing SFP+/SFP modules. Steps to install SFP+/SFP modules (1) Reveal the handle of the module to lock against the snap on top of the module, and pinch the both sides of the module to push it levelly and slowly into the optical module slot until the optical module firmly connects to the slot (there would be a click sound if the optical...

  • Page 91: Installing Sfp+ Cables

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Do not remove the protective rubber plug from SFP+/SFP module before connecting fibers.  Do not insert the SFP+/SFP module with a fiber into a slot. Unplug the fiber before installing  the module.

  • Page 92: Connecting The Ac Power Cord

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Caution After the cable is plugged, make sure that the bending radius is greater than 5 times of the cable diameter. Too small bending radius may cause damage to the copper cable. For example. If the cable diameter is 4.9 mm (0.19 in.), the bending radius should be 24.5 mm (0.96 in.) at least, as shown in figure 3-14.

  • Page 93: Connecting The Dc Power Cord

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch (1) Insert the AC power plug into the power module socket. (2) Take out the anti-loose buckle from the accessories. (3) Install the anti-loose buckle on the front panel of the power module (4) Fasten the anti-loose buckle to the power cord.

  • Page 94: Checking After Installation

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch (4) Ensure that the colors of the DC power cords match with the silkscreen marking on the panel. Fasten the OT terminal of the DC power cord to the connecting terminal with the screwdriver.
  • Page 95 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Before powering up the switch, please verify the following requirements: Verify if the external power supply matches the distribution panel of the cabinet.  After installing the equipment, verify if the front/back cabinet doors can be closed. ...

  • Page 96: Establishing The Configuration Environment

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Verifying Operating Status Verifying Operating Status Establishing the Configuration Environment Note If you log in to the switch for the first time, please use the Console port. Connecting the Console Cable  (1) Connect one end of the DB-9 jack of the console cable to the PC used to configure the switch or the serial port of the terminal device.
  • Page 97 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Verifying Operating Status Set terminal parameters. The parameters are as follows: baud rate 9600, data bit 8, parity  check none, stop bit 1, and flow control as none. Details are as follows: (3) Choose Start > Programs > Accessories > Communications > Hyperterminal. The hyperterminal window appears.

  • Page 98: Powering On The Switch

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Verifying Operating Status (6) After selecting the serial port, click OK. The Serial Port Parameter Setting window is displayed, as shown in Figure 4-4. Set the baud rate to 9600, data bit to 8, parity check to none, stop bit to 1, and flow control to none.
  • Page 99 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Verifying Operating Status...

  • Page 100: Monitoring And Maintenance

    For the monitoring commands, refer to RG-N18000-E Series Switches Configuration Guide. The RG-N18000-E series switches support remote maintenance. If the switch and the Internet are connected, the user can log in to the switch through Telnet and maintain the switch...

  • Page 101: General Troubleshooting Procedures

    Check the installation and fastening of the modules Check the LEDs on the modules Check the connection of the serial port and its parameters Check the connection of the fibers or cables of each port Contact Technical Support of Ruijie Networks for hardware problems...
  • Page 102 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Troubleshooting Fault 1: The AC power module does not work. [Fault Description] The Status LED of each service module is off, the Status LED of the fan tray is off, and the fan does not work. The LED on the panel of the power module is off. [Troubleshooting] (1) Unplug the power cords from all the power supply modules and ensure they are power-off.
  • Page 103 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Troubleshooting (1) Check if the service module gets loose. If so, install the service module again and ensure that it is inserted into place before you tighten the captive screws on the two sides of the panel.
  • Page 104 (2) Check whether the configuration of the serial port on the hyper terminal is the same as that in the switch. If not, modify the serial port configuration parameters. (3) If there is still no serial port printed information, please contact Ruijie Customer Service Department for technical support.
  • Page 105 (4) Check whether the rates of the two sides match and whether the fiber-optic cable type meets requirements. In addition, for ports supporting different rates, check whether rate modes are configured correctly. Note If above mentioned methods do not take effect, please contact Ruijie Networks for technical support...

  • Page 106: Replacing Modules

    Removing, Cleaning and Installing an Air Filter If the RG-N18000-E series switches are delivered with an air filter, please clean it regularly. Caution After the air filter is used for a long time, the dust may block the holes on the air filter, affecting heat dissipation and ventilation.

  • Page 107: Removing Sfp+ Cables

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Replacing Modules 7.2.2 Removing SFP+ Cables Pull the tap out and unlock the module. Take out the SFP+ module gently, as shown in Figure Figure 7-2 Removing the SFP+ Cable Precaution Pull the tap out before unplugging the cables. Otherwise, the cables would be difficult to be ...
  • Page 108 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Replacing Modules (4) Pull out the levers on both sides of the module to be installed. Support the bottom of the module with one hand and hold the module with the other hand to insert the module into the slot along the rail.

  • Page 109: Removing Power Supply Modules

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Replacing Modules Figure 7-5 Replacing the Supervisor Module Caution In order to ensure the reliability of the system ventilation and heat dissipation performance and address the requirement of the dust-filter, filler panel needs to be installed in the slot where no supervisor module or service module has been installed.

  • Page 110: Replacing Fan Modules

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Replacing Modules Steps (1) Unplug the cable. Separate the pigtail plug of the cable from the connector of the power module. (2) loosen the captive screws on the power module with the screwdriver. (3) Pull out the handle to make it vertical from the power panel. (4) Drag the power module panel with one hand and support the bottom of the power module with the other hand to pull out the power module.
  • Page 111 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Replacing Modules The fan tray supports hot swapping. If you want to remove the fan tray when the switch is operational, do not remove the fan tray until the fan stops rotating. As the fan may rotate for a while, to avoid personal injury, do not put your hands inside the fan tray.

  • Page 112: Connecting The External Port Cables

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Connecting and Bundling the Cables Connecting and Bundling the Cables Note This chapter describes the precautions and simple steps for cable connection and bundling. For details, see Section 9.4 Cabling Recommendations in Installation for detailed cabling and bundling.
  • Page 113 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Connecting and Bundling the Cables (2) On the both sides of the chassis, fasten the fibers and twisted pairs to the cabinet cable management ring or bracket. (3) For the power cables, you should bundle them closely along the bottom of the chassis, in a straight line wherever possible.

  • Page 114: Connectors And Connection Media

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix Appendix Connectors and Connection Media 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Port The 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T is a 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-negotiation port that supports auto MDI/MDIX Crossover. The 1000BASE-T complies with IEEE 802.3ab standard, and uses up to 100 m of 100-ohm CAT5, CAT 5e or twisted pairs with higher standard.
  • Page 115 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix Figure 9-3 shows the feasible connections of the straight-through and crossover twisted pairs of the 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T. Figure 9-3 Connection of the Twisted Pairs of the 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Fiber Connection For the fiber ports, select single-mode or multiple-mode fibers for connection according to the fiber module connected.
  • Page 116 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix Mini-GBIC, 10G Modules We provide Gigabit SFP modules (Mini-GBIC modules) and 10G SFP+ modules. You can select modules to suit your specific needs. The following models and technical specifications of Gigabit SFP modules and 10G SFP+ modules are listed for your reference. For detailed specifications, please refer to Mini-GBIC, SFP Series Modules Specifications and 10G SFP+ Series Modules Specifications.
  • Page 117 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix Mini-GBIC- 1550 ZX100 Table 9-2 Cabling Specifications GBIC/SFP Wavelength Optical Cable Core Size Cabling Type (μm) Distance (nm) FE-SFP-LX- 1310 62.5/125 2 km MM1310 FE-SFP-LH15- 1310 9/125 15 km SM1310 62.5/125 Mini-GBIC-SX 275 m 50/125 550 m 9/125...
  • Page 118 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix (nm) Cable distanc Core Type (MHz·k Size (μm) 62.5 33 m -7.5 SFP- 26 m connecto 2000 300 m 82 m 66 m 1310 10 km -8.2 -14.4 SFP- connecto SM13 1550 40 km -4.7 -11.3 SFP-...
  • Page 119 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix Ensure that the port is covered with a dust cap so as to keep out dust if it is not connected with a fiber-optic cable.

  • Page 120: Lightning Protection

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix Lightning Protection Installing AC Power Arrester (lightning protection cable row) The external lightning protection cable row should be used on the AC power port to prevent the switch from being struck by lightning when the AC power cable is introduced from the outdoor and directly connected to the power port of the switch.
  • Page 121 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix N line is on the left and the L line is on the right (facing the socket), the arrester PE terminal is not grounded; if the L line is on the left and the N line is on the right, the polarity of the arrester power cable shall be reversed by the power arrester;...
  • Page 122 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix Ethernet cable for Ethernet cable connected indoor connection to the outdoor Ethernet port arrester (pasted on the switch Switch housing) Ground cable of the arrester Power input Ground terminal of the switch Adapter cable Metal box for installing the switch Caution...
  • Page 123 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix Cabling Recommendations in Installation When the switches are installed in a standard 19-inch cabinet, the cables are tied in the binding rack on the cabinet by the cable management bracket, and top cabling or bottom cabling is adopted according to the actual situation in the equipment room.
  • Page 124 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix Figure 9-7 Bundling up Cables (1) Cables of different types (such as power cords, signal cables, and grounding cables) should  be separated in cabling and bundling and no mixed bundling is allowed. When they are close, crossover cabling can be adopted.
  • Page 125 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix Figure 9-8 Bundling up Cables (2) When cables need to be bent, you should first bundle them up. However, the buckle cannot  be bundled within the bend area. Otherwise, considerable stress may be generated in cables, breaking cable cores.
  • Page 126 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix reserved with some access after assembled to avoid suffering tension or stress. When the moving part reaches the installation position, the remaining part should not touch heat sources, sharp corners, or sharp edges. If heat sources cannot be avoided, high-temperature cables should be used.
  • Page 127 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix The hard power cable should be fastened at the terminal connection area to prevent stress  on terminal connection and cable. Do not use self-tapping screws to fasten terminals.  Power cables of the same type and in the same cabling direction should be bundled up into ...

  • Page 128: Site Selection

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix Site Selection The equipment room should be at least 5 km (3.11 miles) 5away from heavy pollution  sources, such as the smelter works, coal mine, and thermal power plant. The equipment room should be at least 3.7 km (2.30 miles) away from medium pollution sources, such as the chemical factory, rubber factory, and electroplating factory.
  • Page 129 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix The steel door is recommended for soundproofing.  Sulfur-containing materials are forbidden.  Keep the air conditioner from blowing wind straight toward the device or blowing water  drops from the window or air vent toward the device.

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