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Ruijie RG-S6920-4C Hardware Installation And Reference Manual

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Ruijie RG-S6920-4C Switch
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide
Document Version: V2.0
Date: July 31, 2023
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  • Page 1 Ruijie RG-S6920-4C Switch Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Document Version: V2.0 Date: July 31, 2023 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

    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 ...
  • Page 4 Specification An alert that contains a description of product or version support. 2. Note The manual offers configuration information (including model, port type and command line interface) for indicative purpose only. In case of any discrepancy or inconsistency between the manual and the actual version, the actual version prevails.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface ..............................I 1 Overview ............................1 1.1 About the RG-S6920-4C ......................1 1.2 Component Modules ........................1 1.3 Chassis ............................2 1.3.1 Appearance ........................2 1.3.2 LEDs ..........................5 1.3.3 Ports ..........................7 1.3.4 Cooling ........................... 8 1.3.5 Technical Specifications ....................8 1.3.6 Asset Tag ........................
  • Page 6 1.8 Pluggable Modules ........................27 2 Preparing for Installation ......................... 29 2.1 Safety Guidelines ........................29 2.1.1 General Precautions ....................29 2.1.2 Chassis-Lifting Guidelines ................... 29 2.1.3 Electricity Safety ......................30 2.1.4 Preventing ESD Damage ..................... 30 2.1.5 Laser Safety ......................... 31 2.1.6 Storage Guidelines ......................
  • Page 7 3 Installing the Switch ........................39 3.1 Installation Procedure ......................40 3.2 Installing the Rack........................41 3.2.1 Installation Guidelines ....................41 3.2.2 Procedure ........................41 3.3 Installing the Chassis ....................... 42 3.3.1 Installation Guidelines ....................42 3.3.2 Mounting the Brackets ....................42 3.3.3 Mounting the Chassis on the Rack ................
  • Page 8 4 Commissioning ..........................53 4.1 Setting Up the Configuration Environment ................53 4.2 Powering on the Device ......................55 4.2.1 Checklist Before Power-on ..................55 4.2.2 Power-on ........................55 4.2.3 Checklist Before Power-on ..................55 5 Monitoring and Maintenance ......................56 5.1 Monitoring ..........................
  • Page 9 7 Appendix ............................61 7.1 Labeling Process ........................61 7.1.1 Hand Writing on Labels ....................61 7.1.2 Pasting Labels ......................62 7.1.3 Label Contents ......................63 7.2 Connectors and Media ......................63 7.2.1 1000BASE-T Port ......................64 7.2.2 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Port ..................65 7.3 Surge Protection ........................

  • Page 10: Overview

    Ruijie Networks for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other applications. The RG-S6920-4C switch provides a flexible modular design, 100GE/400GE expansion modules, and diverse data center features. It can be used with Ruijie’s RG-S6500 switches for a high-performance and high-reliability data center network.

  • Page 11: Chassis

    Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) HVDC power.  Different expansion modules are not interchangeable. Chassis The RG-S6920-4C hardware system consists of a chassis, a power supply system, and a cooling system.  Power supply system: provides four power module slots and supports 2+2 power redundancy.
  • Page 12 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Rear View of the RG-S6920-4C 2. Structure Front Panel Structure Table 1-3 Front Panel Components Component Expansion module status LED SFP28 port SFP28 port LED...
  • Page 13 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Captive screw Handle Ground for ESD-preventive wrist strap Rear Panel Structure Table 1-4 Rear Panel Components Component Power module slot Fan module slot System status LED BMC status LED Fan status LED Power status LED Locating LED USB 2.0 port Management port...

  • Page 14: Leds

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Component Grounding stud Asset tag Ground for ESD-preventive wrist strap 1.3.2 LEDs Table 1-5 LEDs Silkscreen Description Label Solid green: The system is operating normally. Blinking green: The system is starting up. Solid red: The system (including all modules) is not functioning properly.
  • Page 15 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Silkscreen Description Label Blinking green: The fan module is starting up. Solid red: ○ The system (including all modules) is not functioning properly. ○ At least two fan modules are not installed. ○ The temperature exceeds the limit and the switching service resets.

  • Page 16: Ports

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview 1.3.3 Ports Table 1-6 Ports Port Connector Type Description Accessory The management port is used to set up the onsite or remote configuration environment. Standards compliance: CAT5 or higher Management port RJ45 IEEE802.3ab cable Working mode: 10/100/1000 Mbps with auto-negotiation and full-...

  • Page 17: Cooling

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview 1.3.4 Cooling The S6920-4C adopts the front-to-rear airflow. Air flows in through the ports and out through the power module, as shown in Figure 1-5. Caution  Maintain a minimum clearance of 200 mm (7.87 in.) around the equipment for air circulation.
  • Page 18 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Class Item Specification Without packing materials: 442 mm x 735 mm x 173.6 Dimensions mm (17.40 in. x 28.94 in. x 6.83 in., 4 RU) (W x D x H) With packing materials: 600 mm x 980 mm x 407 mm (23.62 in.
  • Page 19 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Class Item Specification Storage temperature: –40° C to +70° C (–40° F to +158° F) Operating humidly: 10% RH to 90% RH (non- condensing) Humidity Storage humidity: 5% RH to 95% RH (non- condensing) Noise Sound pressure level at 27°...
  • Page 20 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Class Item Specification RG-PA1200I-F: HVDC range: 180 V DC to 300 V DC DC input Rated voltage: 240 V DC Rated current: 6.5 A RG-PA1200I-F: Rated voltage range: 100 V AC to 127 V AC; power: 1,000 W Max.

  • Page 21: Asset Tag

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Warning  Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could cause radio interference.  This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be present.  This equipment should be installed in the equipment room. Only a skilled person should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.

  • Page 22: Expansion Modules

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Expansion Modules 1.4.1 M6900-16CQ4QC 1. Appearance Front Panel Appearance Front Panel Structure Table 1-8 Front Panel Components Component Expansion module status LED QSFP28 port LED 100GE QSFP28 port 400GE QSFP-DD port Note  The M6900-16CQ4QC has two rows of ports. The ports on the top row start with 1 followed by the remaining odd-numbered ports, and the ports on the bottom row start with...
  • Page 23 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview 2 followed by the remaining even-numbered ports. Ports 1F to 16F are 100GE ports and ports 17F to 20F are 400GE ports.  The port LEDs are numbered from left to right corresponding to ports 1F to 20F. 2.
  • Page 24 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview 3. LEDs Table 1-10 LEDs Silkscreen Description Label Solid green: The expansion module is operating normally. Blinking green: The expansion module is starting up. Continuous blinking indicates an anomaly. Expansion Status module Solid red: The expansion module is resetting or not status LED functioning properly.

  • Page 25: M6900-32Cq

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Reliability Hot swapping Supported 1.4.2 M6900-32CQ 1. Appearance Front Panel Structure Table 1-12 Front Panel Components Component Expansion module status LED QSFP28 port LED 100GE QSFP28 port Note  The M6900-32CQ has two rows of ports. The ports on the top row start with 1 followed by the remaining odd-numbered ports, and the ports on the bottom row start with 2 followed by the remaining even-numbered ports.
  • Page 26 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Connector Port Description Accessory Type port module transmission. 100GE optical module Working mode: Full-duplex Optical attributes: Subject to the module or cable Note The M6900-32CQ supports 100GE QSFP28 and 40GE QSFP+ modules, which are not interchangeable.

  • Page 27: Power Module

    Reliability Hot swapping Supported Power Module The smart power module for the RG-S6920-4C supports power consumption management and hot swapping. It can obtain the output power, output current, and operating temperature in real time. Caution  To improve system stability and availability, you are advised to configure 2+2 power redundancy.
  • Page 28 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Structure Table 1-16 Components Component Description Front-to-rear airflow Handle Handle of the power module Power Three-pin connector connector Latch Latch of the power module Power status LED 2. LED Table 1-17 Silkscreen Description Label Solid green: The power module is outputting power normally.
  • Page 29 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Solid red: ○ The power module is not functioning properly (overcurrent, overvoltage, or fan failure). ○ The power module in redundancy mode is removed. Blinking red at 1 Hz: The power module is operating but with alarms, such as high power, high current, high temperature, and low fan rotation speed.

  • Page 30: Fan Module

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Item Specification consumption 1,300 W (200 V AC to 240 V AC) 1,300 W (180 V DC to 300 V DC) Hot swapping Supported Cooling Front-to-rear airflow (air exhaust on power module panel) Overvoltage protection Supported Overcurrent protection Supported...
  • Page 31 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Structure Table 1-19 Components Component Description Handle Handle of the fan module Fan status LED Captive screw Captive screw of the fan module 2. LED Table 1-20 Silkscreen Description Label Solid green: The fan module is operating normally. Blinking green: The fan module is being initialized.

  • Page 32: Cables

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview 3. Technical Specifications Table 1-21 Technical Specifications Item Specification Without packing materials: 83 mm x 166 mm x 83 mm (3.27 in. Dimensions (W x D x H) x 6.54 in. x 3.27 in.) Weight Without packing materials: 0.25 kg (0.55 lbs.) Number of fans...

  • Page 33: Ethernet Cable

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Console Cable Structure Table 1-22 Console Cable Components Component Description B connector RJ45 connector with shielded crystal head A connector DB9 RS-232 female connector with blue rubber core Screw Screw Cable UL2464, 26 AGW sleeve 1.7.2 Ethernet Cable...

  • Page 34: Power Cord

    2. AC/HVDC Power Cord Select power cords based on the types of power sockets used in your equipment room. Ruijie provides the following types of power cords to suit different the power sockets: ...

  • Page 35: Grounding Wire

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview IEC Standard Power Cord Structure GB Standard Power Cord Structure 1.7.4 Grounding Wire Grounding Wire Structure Table 1-24 Grounding Wire Components Component Description Cable sleeve UL1015 12 AWG, yellow-green, 3 meters (9.84 ft.), crimping Small lug RNB 5.5-8 lug Copper...

  • Page 36: Pluggable Modules

    40G-QSFP-SR- MM850 40G-QSFP-SR- MM850-BIDI 40G-QSFP-LX4- SM1310 Caution  Always use Ruijie certified pluggable modules. Uncertified pluggable modules may lead to service instability. Ruijie will not claim responsibility for the service problems caused by uncertified pluggable modules or provide a solution.
  • Page 37 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview  The models of pluggable modules applicable to the chassis are subject to update without prior notification. Please access Ruijie Networks at https://www.ruijienetworks.com/ details.

  • Page 38: Preparing For Installation

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparing for Installation Preparing for Installation Safety Guidelines Note  To avoid personal injury or equipment damage, review the safety guidelines in this chapter before you begin the installation.  The following safety precautions may not include all the potentially hazardous situations. 2.1.1 General Precautions ...

  • Page 39: Electricity Safety

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparing for Installation packing carton during transportation. Avoid placing the chassis side up or upside down.  Do not stack bare demo units. Separate demo units using foam blocks. Do not stack over three layers, each with a height of up to 1 meter (3.28 ft.). Lay the foam blocks side-by-side. 2.1.3 Electricity Safety ...

  • Page 40: Laser Safety

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparing for Installation 2.1.5 Laser Safety The optical transceivers are Class I laser products. Attention should be paid to the following items:  When an optical transceiver is working, ensure that the port is connected to an optical cable or covered by a dust cap to keep out dust and prevent burning your eyes.

  • Page 41: Temperature

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparing for Installation easily.  The front and rear of the chassis must remain unobstructed to ensure adequate airflow and prevent overheating inside the chassis. 2.2.4 Temperature To ensure normal operation and prolonged service life of the equipment, maintain an appropriate temperature in the equipment room.

  • Page 42: System Grounding

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparing for Installation Table 2-1 Dust and Particles Requirement Minimum Dust and Unit Maximum Quantity Particles Diameter 0.5 μm 3.5 x 10 Particles/m 5 μm Particles/m 3.0 x 10 Apart from dust, there are also requirements on the salt, acid, and sulfide in the air of the equipment room.
  • Page 43 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparing for Installation Ensure that the rack and power distribution system are securely grounded. Otherwise, electric shocks may occur when the insulation resistance between the power module and the chassis becomes small. Caution The building should provide a protective ground connection to ensure that the equipment is connected to a protective earth.

  • Page 44: Preventing Electromagnetic Interference

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparing for Installation 2.2.8 Preventing Electromagnetic Interference Electromagnetic interference mainly comes from outside the equipment or application system and affects the equipment through capacitive coupling, inductive coupling, electromagnetic waves, and other conduction modes.  Interference prevention measures should be taken for the power supply system. ...

  • Page 45: Tools

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparing for Installation Use a four-post 19-inch EIA rack. (2) The left and right square hole rack posts are 465 mm (18.31 in.) apart. (3) The square hole rack post is at least 180 mm (7.09 in.) from the front door, and the front door is at most 25 mm (0.98 in.) thick.

  • Page 46: Unpacking The Container

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparing for Installation Module kit Modules, Package Contents, and Quick Start Guide Note The preceding items are delivered against the purchase contact. Check your goods carefully against Package Contents or purchase contract. If you have any questions, contact your distributor.
  • Page 47 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparing for Installation Take out the accessory box, verify that the main accessories are not missing, and then keep the accessory box handy. Place the switch with the panel foam facing upwards. Remove the panel foam and set it aside. Move the switch with both hands onto the shipping box of another product, and remove the foam on the other side.

  • Page 48: Installing The Switch

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch (8) Press the power module inward to ensure that the power module is fully seated into the system. Installing the Switch Make sure that guidelines and requirements in chapter 2 have been met before you begin the installation.

  • Page 49: Installation Procedure

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Installation Procedure Installation Procedure Start Prepare Install the chassis. Connect the grounding wire. Install the power module. Connect the power cord. Verify installation. Set the power Troubleshoot switch to ON. Set the power Normal? switch to OFF.

  • Page 50: Installing The Rack

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Installing and Removing the Expansion Module Insalling and Removing the Power Module Installing and Removing the Pluggable Module Verifying Installation Connecting the Power Cord Installing the Rack 3.2.1 Installation Guidelines Make sure the following guidelines are met: ...

  • Page 51: Procedure

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch 3.2.2 Procedure (1) Make sure that there is enough space before installing the rack. Reserve enough clearance before the front and rear doors for equipment maintenance. (2) Mount and fasten the rack in the planned location. (3) Install the appropriate chute and cables.

  • Page 52: Mounting The Chassis On The Rack

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Installing the Brackets 3.3.3 Mounting the Chassis on the Rack The chassis can be installed on a standard 19-inch EIA rack. Mount the chassis on the rack with its front panel facing forward. You are advised to use a tray or guide rails to assist in installing the chassis on the rack.

  • Page 53: Installing The Protective Grounding Wire

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch  The rack-mount guide rails delivered with the chassis are applicable to a cabinet with a depth ranging from 800 mm (31.50 in.) to 1,200 mm (47.24 in.). Installing the Protective Grounding Wire 3.4.1 Installation Guidelines A reliable grounding system is the basis for stable and reliable operation, which is...

  • Page 54: Removing The Fan Module

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch (2) Hold the fan module by its handle. Position the fan module in front of the open fan slot. Slide the fan module all the way into the slot until its front side comes in contact with the chassis.

  • Page 55: Installing And Removing The Expansion Module

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Removing the Fan Module Warning  Pull the fan module out of the slot gently.  If the fan module slot is to remain empty, install a filler panel to allow for adequate airflow and to keep dust out of the chassis.

  • Page 56: Removing The Expansion Module

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Installing the Expansion Module Warning  Do not hold the PCB by its edges or touch components on the PCB.  Slide the expansion module all the way into the chassis gently. Align the expansion module in the right orientation to the open slot.

  • Page 57: Installing And Removing The Power Module

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Removing the Expansion Module Warning  Do not hold the PCB by its edges or touch components on the PCB.  Pull the expansion module out of the slot gently.  If the expansion module slot is to remain empty, install a filler panel to allow for adequate airflow and to keep dust out of the chassis.
  • Page 58 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Installing the RG-PA1200I-F Warning  Slide the power module all the way into the chassis gently. Align the power module in the right orientation to the open power slot.  If you are not able to push the power module all the way into the slot, carefully slide the module out of the slot, align the module with guide rails, and reinstall the module.
  • Page 59 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch (2) Thread the retainer strip through the hole at the bottom of the clamp and lock it into place, as shown in Figure 3-10. If you want to remove the strip, press the retainer strip latch and pull the strip out.

  • Page 60: Removing The Power Module

    Make sure that you have mounted the chassis on the rack before installing the pluggable module.  For procedure, see Ruijie Optical Module Hardware Installation and Reference Guide for details. The documentation is subject to update without prior notification. Please access Ruijie Networks at https://www.ruijienetworks.com/...

  • Page 61: Verifying Installation

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Verifying Installation Caution Before verifying installation, make sure that all power supplies are turned off.  The external power supply matches the power distribution system.  The front and rear doors of the rack can close properly after installation has been completed.

  • Page 62: Commissioning

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Commissioning (2) Connect the other end of the AC power cord to the power socket of the external power system. Caution  Make sure the power socket is OFF before connecting the power cord.  Use a 3-core power cord, with a minimum cross-sectional area of 1.5 mm or 14 AWG per pin.
  • Page 63 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Commissioning b Click Serial in the left column. Set Bits per second to 115,200, Data bits to 8, Parity to None, Stop bits to 1, and Flow control to None. Click Open to set up the connection.

  • Page 64: Powering On The Device

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Commissioning (4) After setting up the configuration environment, power on the device. If the device is already configured with a password, a notification will appear. Click Accept, and enter your username and password for connection. Powering on the Device 4.2.1 Checklist Before Power-on...

  • Page 65: Monitoring And Maintenance

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Monitoring and Maintenance Monitoring and Maintenance Monitoring 5.1.1 Monitoring the LEDs Each module installed in the chassis features a LED, which can be used to monitor the status 1 Overview of each module while the switch is running. See for details.

  • Page 66: Maintenance

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Monitoring and Maintenance Maintenance 5.2.1 Replacing the Power Module The power failure will be prompted through monitoring signals. In the case of a power failure, contact your distributor or technical support team. Installing and Removing the Power Module for procedure.

  • Page 67: Replacing The Fuse

    To replace the fuse, please contact your distributor or technical support team. Table 5-2 Fuse Specifications Chassis Fuse Bits Specifications RG-S6920-4C F 5 A/125 V Caution Do not repair the fuse on site. Instead, deliver it to the factory for repair.

  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Flowchart The equipment is not working properly. Check whether the rack is installed properly. Check whether the chassis is mounted on the rack properly. Check whether the power cord is connected properly. Check whether the power module is installed properly.

  • Page 69: Common Issues

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Troubleshooting Common Issues 6.2.1 Forgetting Login Password Symptom The login password is forgotten. Handling Method Contact technical support team. 6.2.2 AC Power Module Failure Symptom All LEDs on the front panel are off. The fan status LED is off, and the fan does not rotate. Handling Method Unplug the power cord from the power module.

  • Page 70: Garbled Output On The Console

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix 6.2.5 Garbled Output on the Console Symptom The console output is garbled. Handling Method The fault is related to the serial port configuration. Check whether baud rate configuration is consistent with that in Configuration Guide. 6.2.6 Optical Port Linkdown Symptom...

  • Page 71: Pasting Labels

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix 7.1.2 Pasting Labels Fill in the label content on the full-page label paper before attaching the label, and then paste it on the power cord or signboard wire buckle. (1) Label pasting position Paste the label 2 cm (0.79 in.) away from the plug. In some specific situations, avoid cable bending or the position that affects power cord installation.

  • Page 72: Label Contents

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix Signal Cable Labeling Procedure 7.1.3 Label Contents The contents of the two sides of the label identify the location of the ports connected to the two ends of the power cord. Fill in the label according to the specific environment. (1) Fill the content of the local end of the cord location in area ①.

  • Page 73: 1000Base-T Port

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix 7.2.1 1000BASE-T Port Compliant with the IEEE 802.3ab standard, 1000BASE-T requires CAT5, CAT5e or higher standard 100-ohm twisted pairs with a distance of up to 100 meters (328.08 ft.). The 1000BASE-T port employs four pairs of wires for data transmission. Figure 7-44 shows the twisted pair connection for the 1000BASE-T port.

  • Page 74: 100Base-Tx/10Base-T Port

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix 1000BASE-T Twisted Pair Connections 7.2.2 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Port Table 7-2 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Pin Assignment MDI Mode MDI-X Mode Output Transmit Data+ Input Receive Data+ Output Transmit Data– Input Receive Data-– Input Receive Data+ Output Transmit Data+ Input Receive Data–...

  • Page 75: Surge Protection

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Twisted Pairs Surge Protection 7.3.1 Installing an AC Power Arrester When an AC power cord from outdoors is directly plugged into the power port of the switch, the AC power connector must be connected to an external surge protector power strip to protect the switch against lightning strikes.

  • Page 76: Installing An Ethernet Port Arrester

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix Note The power arrester does not come with the equipment. Please purchase it based on actual requirements. Important points:  Make sure that the PE terminal of the power arrester is well grounded.  After the AC power plug of the switch is connected to the socket of the power arrester (surge protector power strip), the surge protection function is implemented only if the LED indicating operation status is green and the LED indicating alarm status is OFF.

  • Page 77: Site Selection

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix Installing an Ethernet Port Arrester Note  The Ethernet port arrester is only for the 10/100 Mbps electrical ports with an RJ-45 connector.  The Ethernet port arrester is not delivered with the switch. Please purchase it as required. The Ethernet port arrester user manual contains technical parameters and maintenance and installation instructions for the Ethernet port arrester.

  • Page 78: Recommended Cabling

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix temperature control. Saline soil cannot be used for construction. Otherwise, you should select equipment with advanced protection against severe environment.  Do not build the equipment room in the proximity of livestock farms. Otherwise, the equipment room should be located on the windward side of the pollution source perennially.
  • Page 79 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix diameters. ○ The bend radius of a fixed common coaxial cable should be over seven times greater than its diameter. The bend radius of the common coaxial cable that is often bent or plugged should be over 10 times greater than its diameter. ○...
  • Page 80 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix  Use cable ties to bundle up cables properly. Please do not connect two or more cable ties to bundle up cables.  After bundling up cables with cable ties, cut off the remaining part. The cut should be smooth and trim, without sharp corners, as shown in Figure 7-10.
  • Page 81 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix  For the cable terminals fastened by screw threads, tighten the bolt or screw and take cable retention measures, as shown in Figure 7-12. Cable Fastening  Hard power cords should be fastened in the terminal connection area to prevent stress on terminal connection and cable.

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