Ruijie RG-S6910-3C Hardware  Installation And Reference Manual
Ruijie RG-S6910-3C Hardware  Installation And Reference Manual

Ruijie RG-S6910-3C Hardware Installation And Reference Manual

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Ruijie RG-S6910-3C Switch
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide
Document Version: V2.0
Date: July 31, 2023
Copyright © 2023 Ruijie Networks

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  • Page 1 Ruijie RG-S6910-3C Switch Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Document Version: V2.0 Date: July 31, 2023 Copyright © 2023 Ruijie Networks...
  • Page 2 Unless agreed upon otherwise in the contract, Ruijie Networks does not provide any explicit or implicit statements or warranties regarding the content of this document.
  • 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/  Online support center: https://ruijienetworks.com/support  Case portal: https://caseportal.ruijienetworks.com  Community: https://community.ruijienetworks.com ...
  • Page 4 Notes The manual provides configuration information, including models, port types, and command line interfaces, for reference purposes only. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between the manual and the actual version, the actual version shall take precedence.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface ..............................I 1 Overview ............................1 1.1 About the RG-S6910-3C ......................1 1.2 Component Modules ........................1 1.3 Chassis ............................1 RG-S6910-3C ........................2 1.3.1 Appearance ........................2 1.3.2 LEDs ..........................5 1.3.3 Ports ..........................6 1.3.4 Technical Specifications ....................6 1.3.5 Cooling ...........................
  • Page 6 1.8 Pluggable Modules ........................20 2 Preparing for Installation ......................... 21 2.1 Safety Guidelines ........................21 2.1.1 General Precautions ....................21 2.1.2 Chassis-Lifting Guidelines ................... 21 2.1.3 Electricity Safety ......................21 2.1.4 Preventing ESD Damage ..................... 22 2.1.5 Laser Safety ......................... 22 2.1.6 Storage Guidelines ......................
  • Page 7 3 Installing the Switch ........................30 3.1 Installation Procedure ......................31 3.2 Installing the Rack........................32 3.2.1 Installation Guidelines ....................32 3.2.2 Procedure ........................32 3.3 Installing the Chassis ....................... 33 3.3.1 Installation Guidelines ....................33 3.3.2 Mounting the Brackets ....................33 3.3.3 Mounting the Chassis on the Rack ................
  • Page 8 4 Commissioning ..........................42 4.1 Setting Up the Configuration Environment ................42 4.2 Powering on the Device ......................44 4.2.1 Checklist Before Power-on ..................44 4.2.2 Power-on ........................45 4.2.3 Checklist After Power-on ..................... 45 5 Monitoring and Maintenance ......................46 5.1 Monitoring ..........................
  • Page 9 7 Appendix ............................51 7.1 Labeling Process ........................51 7.1.1 Hand Writing on Labels ....................51 7.1.2 Pasting Labels ......................51 7.1.3 Label Contents ......................52 7.2 Connectors and Media ......................52 7.2.1 1000BASE-T Port ......................52 7.2.2 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Port ..................54 7.3 Surge Protection ........................
  • Page 10: Overview

    Ruijie Networks for data center and high-end campus networks. The S6910-3C switch provides a flexible modular design, high-density 100GE ports, and diverse data center features. It can be used with Ruijie’s RG-N18000-X and RG-S6500 switches for a high-performance and high-reliability data center network.
  • Page 11: Rg-S6910-3C

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview  Expansion module: provides three expansion module slots and supports one models. 1.3.1 RG-S6910-3CAppearance 1. Appearance Figure 1-1 Front View of the RG-S6910-3C Figure 1-2 Rear View of the RG-S6910-3C...
  • Page 12 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Figure 1-3 Front Panel Structure Table 1-3 Front Panel Components Component Supervisor module slot USB port Management port Management port LED Console port SYS LED FIND LED Expansion module slot Bracket...
  • Page 13 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Figure 1-4 Rear Panel Structure Table 1-4 Rear Panel Components Component Fan module slot Fan mode status LED Power module slot Grounding stud Ground for ESD-preventive wrist strap Asset tag...
  • Page 14: Leds

    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 any module) is not functioning properly. ○...
  • Page 15: Ports

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview 1.3.3 Ports Table 1-6 Ports Port Connector Type Description Accessory The 100GE QSFP28 port is backward compatible with 40GE 40GE optical module for uplink data transmission. Subject to the optical 100GE QSFP28 port 100GE optical module Standards compliance: module IEEE802.3ba...
  • Page 16 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Class Item Specification NOR flash: MB (for BootROM) Flash memory eMMC: 64GB Without packing materials: 442 mm x 735 mm x 173.6 mm Dimensions (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 17 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Class Item Specification Max: 2,046 W Power Typical: 1,092 W consumption Static: 760 W Power supply AC: 100 V AC to 240 V AC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz Voltage HVDC: 180 V DC to 300 V DC RG-PA1200I-F: Rated voltage: 110 V AC/220 V AC Frequency range: 50 Hz to 60 Hz...
  • Page 18: Cooling

    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. 1.3.5 Cooling The RG-S6910-3C adopts the front-to-rear airflow. Air flows in through the ports and out through the power module, as shown in Figure 1-5.
  • Page 19: Expansion Modules

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Figure 1-6 Asset Tag Expansion Modules 1.4.1 M6900-32CQ 1. Appearance Figure 1-7 Front Panel Structure Table 1-8 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 20 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview  The port LEDs are numbered from left to right corresponding to ports 1F to 32F. 2. Ports Table 1-9 Ports Connector Port Description Accessory Type The 100GE QSFP28 port is backward compatible with 40GE and can be split into four 10GE or 25GE ports for downlink data transmission.
  • Page 21: Power Module

    Reliability Hot swapping Supported Power Module The smart power module for the RG-S6910-3C 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. The chassis configured with power redundancy works in current-sharing mode.
  • Page 22 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Figure 1-9 Structure Table 1-12 Components Component Description Front-to-rear airflow Handle Handle of the power module Power connector Three-pin connector Latch Latch of the power module Power status LED 2. LED Table 1-13 Silkscreen Description Label Solid green: The power module is outputting power normally.
  • Page 23 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview 3. Technical Specifications Table 1-14 Technical Specifications Item Specification Without packing materials: 73.5 mm x 225 mm x 40 mm (2.89 in. x 8.86 Dimensions (W x D x H) in. x 1.57 in.) Weight Without packing materials: 0.9 kg (1.98 lbs.) Power connector...
  • Page 24: Fan Module

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Fan Module 1.6.1 M2EFAN I-F 1. Appearance Figure 1-10 Appearance Figure 1-11 Structure...
  • Page 25 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Table 1-15 Components Component Description Handle Handle of the fan module Fan status LED Captive screw Captive screw of the fan module 2. LED Table 1-16 Silkscreen Description Label Solid green: The fan module is operating normally. Fan status Blinking green: The fan module is being initialized.
  • Page 26: Cables

    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.
  • Page 27: Power Cord

    Select power cords according to power modules. Power cords applicable to power modules are subject to update without prior notification. 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 28: Grounding Wire

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Figure 1-14 GB Standard Power Cord Structure 1.7.4 Grounding Wire Figure 1-15 Grounding Wire Structure Table 1-20 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 washer ID: 6.4 mm (0.25 in.), OD: 11.5 mm (0.45 in.), T: 1 mm (0.04 in.)
  • Page 29: Pluggable Modules

    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.  The models of pluggable modules applicable to the chassis are subject to update without prior notification.
  • Page 30: 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 31: Preventing Esd Damage

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparing for Installation safety grounds, and moist floors.  Locate the emergency power-off switch in the room. In the case of an electrical accident, you will be able to quickly turn off the power.  Never assume that power is disconnected from a circuit.
  • Page 32: Site Requirements

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparing for Installation Caution If the equipment has been powered off for more than 18 months, power on the equipment and run it for consecutive 24 hours to activate the device. Site Requirements The equipment must be installed indoors for normal operation and prolonged service life. The following sections provide specific information to help you plan for a proper operating environment.
  • Page 33: Cleanliness

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparing for Installation loosening. Furthermore, internal circuits are prone to static electricity. Table 1-8 Technical Specifications for the humidity requirement. Note The operating humidity is measured at the point that is 1.5 m (4.92 ft.) above the floor and 0.4 m (1.31 ft.) before the equipment with no protective plates in front or at the back of the equipment.
  • Page 34: System Grounding

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparing for Installation Note The average value is measured over one week. The maximum value is the upper limit of the harmful gas measured in one week for up to 30 minutes every day. 2.2.7 System Grounding A reliable grounding system is the basis for stable and reliable operation, which is indispensable for preventing lightning strikes and interference.
  • Page 35: 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 36: Tools

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparing for Installation Figure 2-2 19-Inch Rack (1) 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 37: Unpacking The Switch

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparing for Installation Unpacking the Switch 2.5.1 Verifying the Shipped Content Table 2-4 Default Shipping Container Components Description Chassis, yellow-green grounding wire, Quick Start Guide, Package Contents, Chassis kit and documentation Module kit Modules, Package Contents, and Quick Start Guide Note The preceding items are delivered against the purchase contact.
  • Page 38 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparing for Installation Figure 2-4 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.
  • Page 39: Installing The Switch

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Move the switch with both hands onto the shipping box of another product, and remove the foam on the other side. (7) Remove the tape on the static-shielding container, open and reach into the bag with both hands, grab the two sides of the chassis, lift the switch out of the static-shielding container, and place it on an antistatic workbench.
  • Page 40: Installation Procedure

    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.
  • Page 41: Installing The Rack

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch 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:  All expansion bolts for securing the rack base to the ground are installed from bottom to up in the sequence of large flat washer, spring washer, and nut, and the installation holes on the base are flush with the expansion bolts.
  • Page 42: Installing The Chassis

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Installing the Chassis 3.3.1 Installation Guidelines Please verify that the front and rear brackets of the rack are in the right locations before mounting. If the front brackets are too close to the front door, there will not be sufficient clearance between the front panel and the door.
  • Page 43: Installing The Protective Grounding Wire

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Figure 3-3 Mounting the Chassis on the Rack Caution  Install the L-bracket by driving screws into the four among six screw holes on each side.  Distinguish left and right rack-mount guide rails according to the notations. ...
  • Page 44: Procedure

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch  Never use bare wires.  The combined grounding should have a grounding resistance of less than 1-ohm. 3.4.2 Procedure (1) Remove the grounding screw on the rear panel. (2) Crimp one end of the grounding wire to the grounding terminal of the chassis and the other end to the grounding terminal of the rack or the grounding bar of the equipment room.
  • Page 45: Removing The Fan Module

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Warning  Slide the fan module all the way into the chassis gently. Align the fan module in the right orientation to the open fan slot.  If you are not able to push the fan module all the way into the slot, carefully slide the module out of the slot and repeat step 2 to reinstall the module.
  • Page 46: Removing The Expansion Module

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch (2) Pivot both ejector levers outward. Grasp the handle with one hand and place your other hand underneath the expansion module to support it. Slide the expansion module along the guide rails into the slot. Pivot both ejector levers inward until the module plugs into the receptacle at the back of the slot.
  • Page 47: Installing And Removing The Power Module

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Figure 3-7 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. ...
  • Page 48 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Figure 3-8 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 49: Removing The Power Module

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Figure 3-10 Retainer Strip (3) Check whether the power cord retainer is assembled properly. If you can remove the strip without pressing the retainer strip latch, the strip is not installed properly. Try with the other side of the strip. (4) Fix the end of the retainer strip to the power module, to hold the clamp in place.
  • Page 50: Installing And Removing The Pluggable 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 51: Connecting The Power Cord

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Commissioning  Select the proper power module.  The power module is completely seated in the slot.  At least two personnel are required to power on the chassis. Do not service the chassis before it is powered off.
  • Page 52 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Commissioning 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. (1) Connect the serial port of a PC to the console port of the device with a standard RS-232 cable. (2) Set up a local configuration environment through the console port on the front panel.
  • Page 53: Powering On The Device

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Commissioning Click Open to set up the connection. (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 54: Power-On

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Commissioning 4.2.2 Power-on Turn off the circuit breaker at the power supply end and set the power switch of the chassis to ON. 4.2.3 Checklist After Power-on  The cooling system operates normally.  There is information output on the terminal interface. ...
  • Page 55: 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 of each module while the switch is running. See 1 Overview for details.
  • Page 56: Replacing The Fan Module

    5.2.4 Replacing the Fuse To replace the fuse, please contact your distributor or technical support team. Table 5-2 Fuse Specifications Chassis Fuse Bits Specifications F 5 A/125 V RG-S6910-3C...
  • Page 57: 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 58: 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 59: Optical Port Linkdown

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Troubleshooting 6.2.6 Optical Port Linkdown Symptom The system runs normally. After you insert an optical transceiver into an optical port and plug in an optical cable, the link cannot be set up. Handling Method Check whether the receive and transmit ends are reversed. The transmit end of an optical port must be connected to the receive end of the peer port.
  • Page 60: Appendix

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix Appendix Labeling Process 7.1.1 Hand Writing on Labels Writing tool: black gel pen 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.
  • Page 61: Label Contents

    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.
  • Page 62 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix method and signal description are provided considering self-made cables. Keep the side without the RJ45 locking clip facing yourself. The signal cables are numbered 1 to 8 from left to right. Figure 7-4 Cable Connection Modes and Signals Table 7-1 1000BASE-T Pin Assignment MDI Mode...
  • Page 63: 100Base-Tx/10Base-T Port

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix Figure 7-5 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 64: Surge Protection

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix Figure 7-6 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 65: 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 66: Site Selection

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix Figure 7-8 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 67: Recommended Cabling

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix heavy rain as well as away from dust. If the dust is unavoidable, keep the door and window away from the pollution source.  The equipment room should be away from the residential area. Otherwise, the equipment room should meet the construction standard in terms of noise.
  • Page 68 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix than the diameter of the optical cable. ○ During cabling, the bend radius of the optical cable should be over 10 times greater than the diameter of the optical cable.  Precautions for Bundling up Cables ○...
  • Page 69 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix Figure 7-10 Bundling Up Cables (2)  When cables need to be bent, please bundle them up but do not tie them where the cables will be bent, as shown in Figure 7-11. Figure 7-11 Bundling Up Cables (3) ...
  • Page 70 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix Figure 7-12 Cable Fastening  Hard power cords should be fastened in the terminal connection area to prevent stress on terminal connection and cable.  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.

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