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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.
2C switch adopts a flexible modular design with 100GE/200GE expansion modules and diverse data center features, which can be deployed as the data center gateway for MAN and DCI scenarios. It can be used with Ruijie’s RG-N18000-X and RG-S6500 switches for a high- performance and high-reliability data center network.
Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) HVDC power. Different expansion modules are not interchangeable. Chassis The RG-S6930-2C 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.
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview 1.3.1 Appearance 1. Appearance Figure 1-1 Front View of the RG-S6930-2C Figure 1-2 Rear View of the RG-S6930-2C...
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview 2. Structure Figure 1-3 Front Panel Structure Table 1-3 Front Panel Components Component Mounting bracket (optional cable management bracket) FAN status LED System status LED Power status LED ID LED Management port LINK LED Management port Management port ACT LED Console port...
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview 100GE QSFP28 port 200GE QSFP56 port Asset tag Ground for ESD-preventive wrist strap Figure 1-4 Rear Panel Structure Table 1-4 Rear Panel Components Component Ground for ESD-preventive wrist strap Power module slot Fan status LED Fan module slot Grounding stud...
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview 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. ○...
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Silkscreen Description Label ○ 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. Solid yellow: ○...
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Port Connector Type Description Accessory Standards compliance: IEEE802.3ab Working mode: 10/100/1000 Mbps with auto-negotiation and full- duplex The USB port is connected with a USB flash drive for configuration backup and USB port USB 2.0 flash drive firmware upgrade.
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview At least seven fan modules are required. If any slot is unoccupied, install a filler panel to enable proper airflow and to keep dust out of the chassis. Dust the equipment every three months to avoid blocking the ventilation openings on the housing.
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Class Item Specification power modules) with packing materials: 43.15 kg (95.13 lbs.) Flexible module design Two expansion module slots Structure Four power module slots Eight fan module slots 144 x 100GE ports (two M6900-72CQ-CES modules) Service port 36 x 200GE ports + 72 x 100GE ports (two M6900- 36CQ18DC-CES modules)
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Class Item Specification Noise Sound pressure level at 27° C(80.6° F): < 78 dB AC power protection Surge Common mode: 2 kV protection Differential mode: 1 kV Power supply mode High-voltage DC (HVDC) Power C14 three-pin connector connector Max: 2,934 W...
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Class Item Specification ○ Rated voltage range: 200 V AC to 240 V AC; power: 1,600 W ○ Rated voltage range: 180 V DC to 300 V DC; power: 1,600 W Airflow RG-PA1600II-F: Front-to-rear airflow (air exhaust on direction power module panel) Cooling mode...
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview This equipment should be installed in the equipment room. Only a skilled person should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Do not open the enclosure when the equipment is running. Cut off the power supply before opening the enclosure in case of an electric shock.
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Figure 1-8 Front Panel Structure Table 1-8 Front Panel Components Component Expansion module status LED Port LED 100GE QSFP28 port 200GE QSFP56 port Note The M6900-36CQ18DC-CES has three rows of ports. The top row includes ports 1F, 4F, 7F…52F, the middle row includes ports 2F, 5F, 8F…53F, and the bottom row includes ports 3F, 6F, 9F…54F.
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Connector Port Description Accessory Type Note The M6900-36CQ18DC-CES supports 100GE QSFP28 and 40GE QSFP+ modules, which are not interchangeable. Only the QSFP28 port on the top row and its neighboring port on the second row can be aggregated into a QSFP56 port.
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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. Expansion Continuous blinking indicates an anomaly. Status module Solid red: The expansion module is resetting or not status LED functioning properly.
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview 4. Technical Specifications Table 1-11 Technical Specifications Class Item Specification Without packing materials: 399.6 mm × 398.6 mm x 66.4 mm (15.73 in. x 15.69 in. x 2.61 in.) Dimensions (W Physical x D x H) With packing materials: 590 mm ×...
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Figure 1-10 Front Panel Structure Table 1-12 Front Panel Components Component Expansion module status LED QSFP28 port LED QSFP28 port Note The M6900-72CQ-CES has four rows of ports. The top row includes ports 1F, 5F, 9F…69F and the bottom row includes ports 4F, 8F, 12F…72F.
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Connector Port Description Accessory Type Note The M6900-72CQ-CES supports 100GE QSFP28 and 40GE QSFP+ modules, which are not interchangeable. Only the QSFP28 port on the top or third row and its neighboring port on the second or bottom row can be aggregated into a QSFP56 port.
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Silkscreen Description Label Solid green: The port made a successful 100/200 Gbps link. Blinking green: The port is sending and receiving traffic at 100/200 Gbps. Off: No link is detected for the port. Caution QSFP28 The QSFP28 port can be split or aggregated, as shown in 1F to 72F...
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Power Module The smart power module for the RG-S6930-2C 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.
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Figure 1-12 Structure Table 1-16 Components Component Description Handle Handle of the power module Power Three-pin connector connector Power status LED 2. LED Table 1-17 Silkscreen Description Label Solid green: The power module is outputting power normally. Blinking green at 1 Hz: ○...
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview overvoltage, or fan failure). ○ The power module in redundancy mode is removed. Blinking orange: The power module is operating but with alarms, such as high power, high current, high temperature, and low fan rotation speed. Off: The power module is not receiving power or not operating even after receiving power.
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Item Specification Hot swapping Supported Cooling Front-to-rear airflow (air exhaust on power module panel) Overvoltage protection Supported Overcurrent protection Supported Over-temperature protection Supported Fan Module 1.6.1 M2EFAN II-F Figure 1-13 Structure Table 1-19 Components Component Description Fan status LED...
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview 2. LED Table 1-20 Silkscreen Description Label Solid green: The fan module is operating normally. Blinking green: The fan module is being initialized. Fan status Status Solid red: The fan module is not functioning properly. Off: The fan module is not receiving power.
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Cables 1.7.1 Console Cable The equipment supports the DB9 to RJ45 console cable consisting of a DB9 female connector on one end and RJ45 male connector on the other. A console cable connects the console port of a switch to the serial port of a terminal, enabling users to configure their equipment locally.
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: ...
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.
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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.
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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. ...
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.
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.
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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. Figure 2-5 Figure 2-6 Place the switch with the panel foam facing upwards. Remove the panel foam and set it aside.
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Figure 2-7 (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.
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Installation Procedure Figure 3-1 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.
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: ...
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.
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Figure 3-3 Installing the Guide Rails 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.
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...
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch 3.5.1 Installing the Fan Module (1) Remove a fan module from its packing materials. (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.
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Figure 3-6 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.
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Figure 3-7 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.
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Figure 3-8 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. ...
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Figure 3-9 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.
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Figure 3-10 Retainer Strip, Retainer Clamp, and Latches (2) Thread the retainer strip through the hole at the bottom of the clamp and lock it into place, as shown in Figure 3-11. If you want to remove the strip, press the retainer strip latch and pull the strip out.
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Figure 3-12 Retainer Clamp 3.7.2 Removing the Power Module (1) Disconnect the power cord from the power module. (2) Press the latch on the power module and pull it halfway out of the slot. Grasp the power module by the handle and gently pull it straight out of the slot, keeping your other hand under the power module to guide it.
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/...
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch The rack has been completely fastened, which will not move or tilt. The chassis has been mounted on the rack and all cables have been fastened to the rack. Select the proper fan module and tighten captive screws.
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Commissioning Commissioning Setting Up the Configuration Environment Connect the serial port of a PC to the console port of the device with a cable, as shown in Figure 4-1. Figure 4-1 Configuration Environment Device Console port Serial port Console cable The first login to the device must be performed through the console port.
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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.
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...
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.
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. 3.7 Installing and Removing the Power Module for procedure.
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Monitoring and Maintenance Danger There is the danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose the replaced lithium battery properly. Subjecting the battery to extremely high temperatures, extremely low air pressure, air, or microwave oven may cause flammable liquid or gas leakage or even the danger of explosion.
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.
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.
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...
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.
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix Figure 7-2 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.
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix Figure 7-6 1000BASE-T Twisted Pair Connections 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.
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix Figure 7-7 Power Arrester 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. ...
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix 7.3.2 Installing an Ethernet Port Arrester Please connect an Ethernet port arrester to the switch to prevent the damage by lightning before connecting an outdoor network cable to the switch. Tools: Phillips screwdrivers or flat-head screwdriver, multimeter, and diagonal pliers Procedure: (1) Tear one side of the protective paper for the double-sided adhesive tape and paste the tape to the enclosure of the Ethernet port arrester.
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix Caution is needed to avoid the following cases: Reversed installation direction of the arrester. Connect the external network cable to the IN end and connect the Ethernet port of the switch to the OUT end. ...
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix wall or window, take proper sealing measures. Ensure that the wall is flat, wear-resistant, and dust-free, which should be up to the standard for flame retarding, soundproofing, heat absorption, dust reduction, and electromagnetic shielding. ...
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix Figure 7-9 Bundling Up Cables (1) Cables of different types (such as power cords, signal cables, and grounding wires) should be separated in cabling and bundling. Mixed bundling is not allowed. When they are close to each other, you are advised to adopt crossover cabling.
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix will be bent, as shown in Figure 7-11. Figure 7-11 Bundling Up Cables (3) Cables not to be assembled or remaining parts of cables should be folded and placed in a proper position of the rack or cable trough. The proper position refers to a position that does not affect switch performance or damage the switch or cable.
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix Do not use self-tapping screws to fasten terminals. Power cords of the same type and in the same cabling orientation should be bundled up into one cable bundle. The power cords in the bundle should be clean and straight. ...
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