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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 ...
Product Description Product Description The RG-IF2920U-12GT1XS is the simplified optical Ethernet (SOE) switch released by Ruijie Networks for all- optical network scenarios. It uses the new hardware architecture, and silent and energy-saving design. It can be flexibly installed and suitable for indoor scenarios. With Ruijie's modular OS, the RG-IF2920U-12GT1XS is fit for the SOE solution, and implements lifecycle management, security control, plug and play, and intelligent O&M through software-defined networking (SDN).
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Description Adapter power supply: Power adapter input ○ Rated voltage range: 100 V to 240 V ○ Maximum voltage range: 90 V to 264 V Power Supply ○ Rated frequency: 50/60 Hz Power adapter output (DC) ○...
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Description 1.2.2 Product Appearance The RG-IF2920U-12GT1XS provides 12 x 10/100/1000M Base-T Ethernet electrical ports and 1 x 10G SFP+ port. Figure 1-2 Appearance of the RG-IF2920U-12GT1XS Front Panel Figure 1-3 Front Panel of the RG-IF2920U-12GT1XS Note: Console port...
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Description 2. Middle Frame Panel Figure 1-4 Middle Frame Panel of the RG-IF2920U-12GT1XS Note: 1. Power port 12 V/1 A 3. 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet port with auto- negotiation 2. Reset button 4. Ethernet port LED 3.
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Description 5. Heat Dissipation The RG-IF2920U-12GT1XS adopts natural heat dissipation to ensure that it works properly in a specified environment. For the RG-IF2920U-12GT1XS, maintain sufficient clearance on both sides of the chassis and above the chassis for air circulation. Dust the device every three months to avoid blocking ventilation openings on the housing.
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparing for Installation Preparing for Installation Safety Precautions Warning To avoid personal injury and device damage, carefully read the safety precautions before you install the RG-IF2920U-12GT1XS. The following safety precautions may not cover all possible dangers. 2.1.1 Mounting ...
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparing for Installation 2.1.4 To prevent damage caused by static electricity, pay attention to the following points: Keep the indoor installation environment clean and dust-free. Keep the indoor humidity within a certain range. 2.1.5 Laser The RG-IF2920U-12GT1XS supports various types of optical transceivers available in the market, and these...
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparing for Installation 2.2.2 Temperature and Humidity To ensure the normal operation and service life of the switch, maintain an appropriate temperature and humidity in the environment where the switch is used. Prolonged exposure of the switch to a high relative humidity environment can result in compromised insulation of the insulating material, potentially leading to electrical leakage.
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparing for Installation Table 2-3 Limit Values for Harmful Gases Average (mg/m Maximum (mg/m Sulfur dioxide (SO Hydrogen sulfide Nitrogen dioxide (NO Chlorine (CI Note The average value refers to the average value of harmful gases measured in one week. The maximum value is the upper limit of the harmful gas measured in one week for up to 30 minutes every day.
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Installing the Switch Caution Before reading Chapter 3 Installing the Switch, ensure that you have read Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation carefully. Verify that requirements described in Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation have been met. Installation Procedure Install switch correctly Connect power supply...
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Connect the power adapter to the DC interface of the device, ensuring that the interface of the power supply cable makes good contact with the power interface of the device. Do not place anything on the top of the RG-IF2920U-12GT1XS.
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Figure 3-2 Mounting the Switch Against the Wall Vertically The installation process is as follows: (1) Place the mounting bracket on the wall and lock it with M4 x 18 mm countersunk screws, with the lateral distance of 60 mm (2.36 in.).
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch No obstacle is allowed within 90 mm (3.54 in.) in front of the switch. Figure 3-3 Mounting the RG-IF2920U-12GT1XS Under the Desktop The installation process is as follows: (1) Place the mounting bracket under the workbench and lock it with M4 x 18 mm countersunk screws, with screw holes at a distance of 60 mm (2.36 in.).
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Figure 3-4 Mounting the RG-IF2920U-12GT1XS Against a Pole The installation process is as follows: Thread the cable tie through the hole in the mounting bracket and around the pole, strangling the rolled tape.
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch After the device is installed, check the following items: Verify that the cables and power input cables are correctly connected. Verify that the network cable of 100 m (328.08 ft.) is routed indoors. If it is routed outdoors, verify that the lightning resistance socket and network interface lightning protector are connected.
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Verifying the Operating Status Verifying the Operating Status Setting Up the Debugging Environment (1) Use a network cable to connect the first network port to a PC and keep other ports empty. Connect the device to the serial port.
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Verifying the Operating Status Checking Device Startup 4.2.1 Checklist Before Power-on The device is properly grounded. The power cord is properly connected. The power supply voltage meets the requirement of the switch. ...
Check whether power cords are properly connected Check whether LEDs are normal Check whether parameters are correct and whether RG- INC is enabled Check whether port cables are connected correctly Contact Ruijie technical support Common Troubleshooting Fault Symptom Possible Cause Handling Method...
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Common Troubleshooting Check whether the IP gateway settings of RG-INC cannot be The gateway is not set the PC are consistent with the serial port connected. correctly. configuration description. The connected twisted pair cable is faulty. The RJ45 port is The cable length Replace the twisted pair cable.
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix A Connectors and Media Appendix A Connectors and Media 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Port The 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T supports auto-negotiation of three rates and automatic MDI/MDIX crossover at these three rates. Conforming to IEEE 802.3ab, 1000BASE-T requires 100-ohm CAT5 or CAT5e, or higher 100-ohm UTP or STP (recommended) with a maximum distance of 100 m (328.08 ft.).
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix A Connectors and Media Figure 6-2 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Twisted Pair Connections Optical Cable Connections Select single-mode or multimode optical cables according to the module types. Figure 6-3 Optical Cable Connection...
Appendix B Optical Modules Appendix B Optical Modules Ruijie provides supporting SFP modules (mini-GBIC modules) and 10GE SFP+ modules based on the port types of switch modules. You can select a module to suit your specific needs. This document provides models and technical specifications of some 1000M SFP modules and 10GE SFP+ modules for reference.
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix B Optical Modules Table 7-2 1000M SFP Electrical Port Model Standard 1000Base-T SFP Model DDM (Yes/No) 1000Base-T Mini-GBIC-GT Table 7-3 SFP Module Cabling Specifications Max. Core Size Connector Fiber Model Cabling Type Type (μm) Distance 62.5/125 275 m...
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix B Optical Modules CAT 5 or higher Mini-GBIC-GT RJ45 100 m twisted-pair cable Caution An optical module is a laser transmitter. Do not look directly into the optical module to prevent it from burning your eyes.
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix B Optical Modules 400 (OM1) 66 m XG-SFP-SR-SM1270- 50/125 2000 (OM3) 300 m BIDI XG-SFP-SR-SM1330- 50/125 2000 (OM3) 300 m BIDI XG-SFP-LR10- 9/125 10 km SM1270-BIDI XG-SFP-LR10- 9/125 10 km SM1330-BIDI XG-SFP-LR-SM1310 9/125 10 km 200 (OM1) 33 m 62.5/125...
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix B Optical Modules XG-SFP-LR10-SM1270-BIDI 10GE/10 km XG-SFP-LR10-SM1330-BIDI Caution The BIDI modules must be used in pairs. For example, if you install the GE-SFP-LX20-SM1310-BIDI on the local end, you must install the GE-SFP-LX20-SM1550-BIDI on the remote end.
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix C Surge Protection Appendix C Surge Protection Installing the AC Power Arrester (Surge Protection Power Strip) The AC power port must be connected to an external surge protection power strip. This prevents the device from being struck by lightning when the AC power cord is introduced from outdoors and directly connected to the power port of the device.
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix C Surge Protection the right (facing the socket), the arrester's PE terminal is not grounded. If not, the polarity of the arrester power cord should be reversed. In this case, you should open the power arrester and rectify the polarity of the connection.
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix C Surge Protection Warning The Ethernet port arrester is only for the 10 m/100 m electrical ports with an RJ-45 connector. The Ethernet port arrester is not delivered with the device. Purchase it as needed. 8.2.2 Precautions The arrester's performance is affected in the following situations:...
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix D Cabling Appendix D Cabling When the device is installed in a standard 19-inch cabinet, route cable bundles upward or downward alongside the rack depending on the actual situation in the equipment room. All cable connectors should be placed at the bottom of the cabinet, and cannot be exposed outside.
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix D Cabling Figure 9-1 Bundling Up Cables (1) Route and bundle power, signal, and grounding cables separately. Mixed bundling is not allowed. When they are close to each other, crossover cabling is recommended. In the case of parallel cabling, maintain a minimum distance of 30 mm (1.18 in.) between power cords and signal cables.
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix D Cabling Figure 9-3 Bundling Up Cables (3) Cables that are not assembled or remaining parts of cables should be folded and placed in a proper position of the cabinet or cable trough. The proper position refers to a position that does not affect device running or damage the router or cable.
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Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix D Cabling ①Flat washer ③Spring washer ②Nut ④Flat washer When using a stiff cable, fix it near the cable lug to avoid stress on the lug and cable. Do not use self-tapping screws to fasten terminals. ...
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix E Equipment Room Site Selection Appendix E Equipment Room Site Selection The equipment room should be at least 5 km (3.11 miles) away from heavy pollution sources, such as the smelter works, coal mines, and thermal power plants. 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.
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