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Ruijie RG-N18000 Series Switches
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide
Document Version: V1.24
Date: June 27, 2024
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  • Page 1 Ruijie RG-N18000 Series Switches Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Document Version: V1.24 Date: June 27, 2024 Copyright © 2024 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 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: Product Overview

    1 Product Overview Launched by Ruijie independently, RG-N18000 series next generation core switches adopt the CLOS/FULLMESH architecture and support large buffer. RG-N18000 series support dual supervisor modules and power supply redundancy, and are available in four models, namely, RG-N18012 and RG-N18007.
  • Page 5 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview 67.4 dB at 35℃ Noise 77.4 dB at 50℃ Weight Net weight: 105kg (including chassis and fans) Dimensions 442mm x 650mm x 708.4mm (cable management brackets excluded), 16U (W x D x H) 442mm x 725mm x 708.4mm (cable management brackets included), 16U The weight only includes that of the empty chassis and fans.
  • Page 6 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Front Panel The front panel of the RG-N18012 switch is shown in Figure 1-7. Figure 1-2 Front Panel of the RG-N18012 Switch Note: Handle Cable management bracket...
  • Page 7 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Anti-static wrist strap socket Service module slots Plastic cover for the air filter of the power Supervisor module slots module Air filter of service modules Ensure the supervisor module, service module, switch fabric module and power supply module are removed from the chassis before you move or transport the RG-N18012 chassis.
  • Page 8 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview maintainability. The supervisor and service modules use fans to draw air and the switch fabric module uses fans to blow air for forced convection in order to ensure that the device works properly in the specified environment. Figure 1-4 Ventilation and Heat Dissipation System of the RG-N18012 Switch (Air Intakes) Note: Air intakes for power modules...
  • Page 9 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Note: Exhaust vents for power modules Exhaust vents for service, switch fabric and supervisor modules  For supervisor and service modules, air flows in from the front intakes and out from the upper vents. ...
  • Page 10 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Redundancy RG-PA1600I: 90 to 180 VAC, power: 1200W; 180 to 264 VAC, power: 1600W Power Supply Module RG-PA600I: 90 to 180 VAC, power: 600W: 180 to 264 VAC, power: 600W RG-PD600I: -40 to -75 VDC power: 600W RG-PA1600I: 192 to 216 VDC, power: 1200W;...
  • Page 11 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Front Panel The front panel of the RG-N18007 switch is shown in Figure 1-7. Figure 1-7 Front Panel of the RG-N18007 Switch...
  • Page 12 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Note: Cable management bracket Supervisor module slots Anti-static wrist strap socket Service module slots Ensure the supervisor module, service module, switch fabric module and power supply module are removed from the chassis before you move or transport the RG-N18007 chassis. Back Panel The back panel of the RG-N18007 switch is shown in Figure 1-8.
  • Page 13 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Note: System power module slots Air filter PoE power modules slots Fan tray Air filter installation instruction Handle Captive screws of air filter Captive screws of fan tray Power Supply  AC input: The RG-PA1600I and the RG-PA600I power supply modules are supported. The two types of power supply modules support power management.
  • Page 14 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Note: Air intakes for power modules Air intakes for service and supervisor modules Figure 1-10 Ventilation and Heat Dissipation System of the RG-N18007 Switch (Exhaust Vents)
  • Page 15 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Note: Exhaust vents for power modules Exhaust vents for service and supervisor modules  For supervisor and service modules, air flows in from the right intakes and out from the left vents.  For the power supply modules, air flows in from the front intakes and out from the back vents.
  • Page 16 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview External Port The M18012-CM II module provides four external ports:  Universal Serial Bus (USB) port: By connecting to the USB port, USB storage devices can store logs, host version, alarms and other diagnosis information, facilitating online upgrade of switch software and storage of logs. To secure data and prevent damage to the device, it is recommended to use high-quality flash disks produced by reliable manufacturers.
  • Page 17 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Blinking green Data is being accessed from and written into an SD card. The module is NOT receiving power or is NOT in the position. Solid green The module is operational. FE module status LED Solid red The module is faulty.
  • Page 18 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview External Port M18007-CM II module provides four external ports:  USB port: By connecting to the USB port, USB storage devices can store logs, host version, alarms and other diagnosis information, facilitating online upgrade of switch software and storage of logs. To secure data and prevent damage to the device, it is recommended to use high-quality flash disks produced by reliable manufacturers.
  • Page 19 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Solid red The fan is faulty. Power status LED The power supply module is NOT in the position. Solid green The power supply module is operational. Solid red The power supply module is faulty. MGMT port status LED None The MGMT port is NOT connected.
  • Page 20 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview and the SFP+ ports support 10G SFP+ modules, Gigabit SFP modules and hot swapping. Copper ports do not support half-duplex at 10/100Mbps. The M18000-24GT20SFP4XS-ED supports 10G SFP+ and Gigabit SFP modules. 10G SFP+ modules cannot be used as Gigabit SFP modules.
  • Page 21 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview 10GBASE-LR (1310nm) Single-mode optical fiber 10GBASE-ER (1550nm) Single-mode optical fiber 10GBASE-ZR (1550nm) Single-mode optical fiber XG-SFP-AOC1M 1m SFP+ active optical cables (AOC) XG-SFP-AOC3M 3m SFP+ active optical cables (AOC) XG-SFP-AOC5M 5m SFP+ active optical cables (AOC) Status, Link/ACT Hot Swapping Supported...
  • Page 22 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview The device is connected to the 10M or 100M Solid yellow port. Blinking The port is sending and receiving data. Specifications Model M18000-48GT-ED Quad-core CPU, each core with the clock speed of 1.0 G BOOTROM 8 MB Flash Memory...
  • Page 23 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview The port link is NOT connected. Solid green The port is connected at 1000Mbps. Link/ACT SFP port LED Solid yellow The port is connected at 100Mbps. Blinking The port is transmitting and receiving data. The port link is NOT connected.
  • Page 24 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview External Port The M18000-16XS2QXS-ED provides 16 SFP+ ports and two QSFP+ ports. The SFP+ ports support 10G SFP+ modules and Gigabit SFP modules. QSFP+ ports support 40-Gigabit QSFP+ modules. Hot swapping of the M18000-16XS2QXS-ED, SFP, SFP+ and QSFP+ modules is supported.
  • Page 25 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Consumption EMC Standards GB9254-2008 CLASS A Safety Standards GB4943-2011 Operating 0 to 50° C Temperature Storage -40 to 70° C Temperature Operating Humidity 10%-90% RH (non-condensing) MTBF 316,000 hours Weight Net weight: 4.55 kg Dimensions 399 mm x 440 mm x 40.18 mm (W x D x H)
  • Page 26 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview 10GBASE-LR (1310nm) Single-mode optical fiber 10GBASE-ER (1550nm) Single-mode optical fiber 10GBASE-ZR (1550nm) Single-mode optical fiber XG-SFP-AOC1M 1m SFP+ active optical cables (AOC) XG-SFP-AOC3M 3m SFP+ active optical cables (AOC) XG-SFP-AOC5M 5m SFP+ active optical cables (AOC) Status, Link/ACT Hot Swapping Supported...
  • Page 27 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Flash Memory 512 MB SDRAM DDRIII 1GB Port Type 12 QSFP+ ports 40GBASE-SR4 Multi-mode optical fiber Transmission 40GBASE-LR4 single-mode optical fiber Medium 40G-QSFP-STACK3M 3m QSFP+ copper cables (DAC) Status, Link/ACT Hot Swapping Supported Power <180W Consumption...
  • Page 28 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Blinking The port is transmitting and receiving data. Specifications Model M18000-24XS4QXS-DC Quad-core CPU, each core with the clock speed of 1.0G BOOTROM 8 MB Flash Memory 512 MB SDRAM DDRIII 1GB 24 SFP+ ports supporting10G SFP+ modules and Gigabit SFP modules Port Type four SFP+ ports 1000BASE-SX (850nm)
  • Page 29 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview  Console port: As a serial communication port, it uses the RS-232 interface level and standard RJ-45 connector. Button Hold the button down for five seconds and release it, the LED turning green suggests that the FE module has stopped operation and can be removed.
  • Page 30 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview External port The RG-PA1600I module provides 12 VAC input to the overall system of the RG-N18007/N18012 switch. The front panel of the power supply module provides a 3-pin power port, which can be connected to standard 16A power cord. Meaning DC/FLT Solid green...
  • Page 31 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Module Appearance Figure 1-22 Appearance of the RG-PA600I Module External Port The RG-PA600I module provides 12 VAC input to the overall system of the RG-N18007/N18012 switch. The front panel of the power supply module provides a 3-pin power port, which can be connected to standard 10A power cord. Meaning DC/FLT Solid green...
  • Page 32 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview 1.3.13 RG-PD600I Module Appearance Figure 1-23 Appearance of the RG-PD600I Module External port The RG-PD600I module provides one DC (-48V) power port. Meaning Solid green Solid green The module is operational There is external power supply. The power module is not in Solid green Solid red use.
  • Page 33 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Max Voltage -40 to -75 VDC Range Max Power 600 W Output Weight Net weight: 1.30 kg Power Cord 20A power cord Requirement Please connect the power cord to the corresponding terminal according to the color and then tighten the screws. 1.3.14 M07-FAN Module Appearance Figure 1-24 Appearance of the M07-FAN Module...
  • Page 34 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview The fan is NOT receiving power or fails. Status Solid green The fan is operational. Features Function Meaning Status Monitoring Rotational speed monitoring, failure alarm Automatic Speed-adjustment controlled by temperature Speed-adjustment Hot Swapping Hot swapping is supported by the fan tray.
  • Page 35 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview Hot Swapping Hot swapping is supported by the fan tray.

  • Page 36: Preparation Before Installation

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparation before Installation 2 Preparation before Installation 2.1 Safety Suggestions To avoid body injury and equipment damage, please carefully read the safety suggestions before you install RG-N18000. The following safety suggestions do not cover all possible dangers. 2.1.1 General Suggestions ...
  • Page 37 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparation before Installation Although much has been done in RG-N18000 to prevent static electricity, great damage may be caused to the circuitry and equipment when the static electricity exceeds a certain limit. In the communication network of the RG-N18000, electrostatic induction may come from the following sources: External electric field produced by the high-voltage supply cable, lightning, etc;...

  • Page 38: Installation Site Requirements

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparation before Installation Figure 2-2 Preventing EMI on RG-N18007 2.1.5 Laser Safety Among the modules supported by RG-N18000, there are a great number of optical modules that are Class I laser products. Precautions:  When a fiber transceiver works, ensure that the port has been connected with a fiber or is covered with a dust cap so as to keep out dust and avoid burning your eyes.

  • Page 39: Temperature Requirements

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparation before Installation See RG-N18012 and RG-N18007 in Product Overview for their heat dissipation and ventilation respectively. Sufficient space (10 cm at least) must be reserved at the air intakes and exhaust vents for ventilation. After connecting various cables, you should bundle the cables or place them in the cable management bracket to avoid blocking air intakes.

  • Page 40: Power Requirements

    Input power shall be larger than the actual power consumption of entire system. No matter one or two supervisor modules are inserted, the power of two supervisor modules are reserved for calculation. The following table lists the power consumption of each module: RG-N18000 Series Modules Maximum Power Consumption (W) M18007-CM II M18000-24GT20SFP4XS-ED...

  • Page 41: Cabinet Mounting

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparation before Installation To guarantee personal safety, the rated leakage action current of each leakage protector in the system must be equal to or less than 30 mA (human body safety current is 30 mA). When twice of the total leakage current of the system is greater than 30 mA, the system must be equipped with two or more leakage protectors.
  • Page 42 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparation before Installation  Be sure that the square hold strip is greater than or equal to 180 mm far from the outboard front door and the door is less than or equal to 25 mm thick to ensure an available distance of greater than or equal to 155 mm. The front door is greater than or equal to 1000 mm far from the back door.

  • Page 43: Installation Tools

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparation before Installation  Be sure that the cabinet provides an earthing terminal for the switch to be grounded.  Be sure that the front and back doors of the cabinet have porosities greater than 50% for good ventilation and heat dissipation.

  • Page 44: Product Installation

    Product Installation 3 Product Installation RG-N18000 series Ethernet switch must be used and fixed in the room. Make sure you have carefully read part 2 and this part, and be sure that the requirements set forth in part 2 have been met.

  • Page 45: Installing The Air Filter (Optional)

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Installation 3.3 Installing the Air Filter (Optional) Install air filters of the supervisor module, service module and switch fabric module on the RG-N18000. If an air filter is used for a long time, dust may block its air vent, weakening system ventilation. It is recommended you wash the air filter every three months.

  • Page 46: Installing Brackets

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Installation 3.4 Installing Brackets Wear the antistatic wrist strap and make sure the antistatic wrist strap is grounded well. The brackets of RG-N18012 and RG-N18007 are installed before delivery, as shown in figure 3-14, 3-15, 3-16 and 3-17).
  • Page 47 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Installation (2) RG-N18007 bracket (installed before delivery) Figure 3-4 Installing Bracket to Front Chassis Side  Move the bracket backward...

  • Page 48: Mounting Cable Management Brackets

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Installation (1) RG-N18007 bracket Remove the bracket from the front chassis side. Install the bracket at a backward location, as shown in figure 3-19: Figure 3-5 RG-N18007 Bracket 3.5 Mounting Cable Management Brackets Make sure the antistatic wrist strap is grounded well and wear the antistatic wrist strap. The RG-N18012/ RG-N18007 cable management bracket is not mounted before delivery.

  • Page 49: Mounting The Cabinet

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Installation  Mount the cable management bracket for RG-N18007 Take out cable management brackets. Align the screw holes on the cable management bracket with those on the chassis. Tighten the screws to fasten the cable management bracket, as shown in Figure 3-7. Figure 3-7 Mounting the Cable Management Bracket for RG-N18007 3.6 Mounting the Cabinet Precautions...
  • Page 50 Note that the space between neighboring standard installation holes is a little smaller than that between an auxiliary installation hole and its neighboring standard installation hole. When installing a slide rail for the RG-N18000 series, ensure that the plane to carry the chassis should be installed on the plane of delimiters (entire-U delimiter) of the two neighboring RUs, as shown in Figure 3-8.

  • Page 51: Mounting The Switch To A Cabinet

    Before installing a slide rail, make sure that the weight capacity of the slide rail meets requirements. The RG-N18000 series switch is available in three models with different heights. There are variable kinds of slide rails. The rail appearance and installation is subject to actual conditions.

  • Page 52: Connecting The System Ground

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Installation 3.8 Connecting the System Ground A good grounding system protects your switch against lightning strikes and interferences and ensures its normal operation and reliability. Precaution  The sectional area of the grounding wire should be determined according to the possible maximum current. Cables of good conductor should be used.
  • Page 53 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Installation Figure 3-12 Grounding Point on the Rear of the RG-N18007 Switch To guarantee the security of the person and the device, the RG-N18000 must be well-grounded. The grounding resistance shall be less than 1Ω. A service person shall check whether or not the socket-outlet from which the equipment is to be powered provides a connection the building protective earth.

  • Page 54: Installing Power Supplies

    (12AWG). 3.9 Installing Power Supplies The RG-N18000 series switches provide AC power supplies, including RG-PA1600, RG-PA600I,and DC power supplies, including RG-PD600I. Before performing the following procedures, wear an anti-static wrist strap close to your kin and keep it grounded well.

  • Page 55: Installing Fans

    RG-N18012 adopts M12-FAN-R module for heat dissipation. RG-N18007 adopts M07-FAN module for heat dissipation. If you want to replace the fan, see Replacing Fan in RG-N18000 Series Switches Hardware Installation and Reference Guide. Before the following procedures, wear an anti-static wrist strap close to your skin and have it properly grounded.

  • Page 56: Installing Modules

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Installation Do not remove the fan tray forcibly. You can use the fan handle. Otherwise, component damage may occur, which causes deformation of the fan tray, and the fan tray cannot be removed. 3.11 Installing Modules Always wear an anti-static wrist strap when installing the module and the metallic part of the anti-static wrist strap should be fully touched with the skin.
  • Page 57 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Installation Note: ①Service module slot ②Supervisor module slot ③Switch fabric module slot Select slots (RG-N18007) Figure 3-17 RG-N18007 Chassis Note: ①Service module slot ②Supervisor module slot  Install modules The supervisor module, service module and switch fabric module adopt the design of self-locking lever. See figure 3-41 for operation.
  • Page 58 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Installation Figure 3-19 Pulling out the Levers with Both Hands (2) Install modules into slots (RG-N18012) Pull out both levers (① in Figure 3-20). Insert the module into the slot along the slide rail and drive it ahead smoothly.

  • Page 59: Installing Swappable Interface Modules (Optional)

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Installation (4) Install modules into slots (RG-N18007) Pull out both levers (① in Figure 3-21). Insert the module into the slot along the slide rail and drive it ahead smoothly (② in Figure 3-21). Push both levers toward the slot (③...

  • Page 60: Installing Sfp+/Sfp Modules

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Installation 3.12.1 Installing SFP+/SFP Modules To avoid damaging components due to operation errors, read this section carefully before installing SFP+/SFP modules. To install the SFP/SFP+ module, do as follows: Turn up the handle of the module into the top bail-clasp latch. Hold both sides of the module and push the module into place (You can feel that the module is placed in position with a click sound).

  • Page 61: Installing 40-Gigabit Qsfp+ Modules

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Installation After you connect the copper module to the Ethernet network through the connector, the Link/ACT status is on. Otherwise, please check the connector. Precaution  If the SFP+ copper module cannot be inserted to the end, do not push it forcefully. Please try the other end of the module.

  • Page 62: Installing 40-Gigabit Qsfp+ Cables

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Installation Push the module gently into the QSFP+ module slot until you hear a click, indicating the module is correctly installed, as shown in Figure 3-27. Figure 3-26 Installing the QSFP+ Module Equipped with a Bail- clasp Latch Figure 3-27 Installing the QSFP+ Module Equipped with a Pull Tap Use the fiber optical patch cord to connect the 40G QSFP+ module to the fiber optical network.
  • Page 63 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Installation After the cable is connected, the Link/ACT Status LED is on. Otherwise, please check the connector. Precaution  If the QSFP+ copper module cannot be inserted to hit the back panel, do not push it forcefully. Please try the other end of the module.
  • Page 64 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Installation Figure 3-31 Installing the QSFP28 Module with a Pull Tap Use the fiber optical patch cord to connect the 100G QSFP28 module to the fiber optical network. Select the patch cord with the connector corresponding to the port. After the patch cord is connected, the Link/ACT Status LED is on.

  • Page 65: Connecting The Power Cord

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Installation After you connect the cable module to the Ethernet network through the connector, the Link/ACT status is on. Otherwise, please check the connector. Precaution  If the QSFP28 cable module cannot be inserted to the end, do not push it forcefully. Please try the other end of the module.
  • Page 66 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Installation Please use the 3-pin power cord. The cross-sectional area of each pin is 1.5 mm or 14 AWG minimum. 16A and 10A power cords are available for the RG-N18007 AC power supply. Adopt the proper socket and verify the AC power supply capacity in the machine room.
  • Page 67 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Installation Before connecting the power supply, make sure the external power supply matches the power module inside the unit. Before connecting the DC power cord to the terminal, make sure the other end of power cord is not plugged in. Make sure the power supply is properly connected.

  • Page 68: System Debugging

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide System Debugging 4 System Debugging 4.1 Establishing the Configuration Environment Establishing the Configuration Environment If you log in to the switch for the first time, please use the Console port. Connecting the Console Cable Connect one end of the DB-9 jack of the console cable to the serial port of the PC. Connect one end of the console cable RJ45 to the Console port of the switch.
  • Page 69 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide System Debugging In the Connectivity Note window, type the name of the new connection and click OK. A window appears as shown in Figure 4-3. In the Connect Using field, select the serial port you want to use. Figure 4-3 After selecting the serial port, click OK.

  • Page 70: Power-On Startup

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide System Debugging After setting the serial port parameters, click OK. The Hyperterminal window appears.. 4.2 Power-on Startup Checking Before Power-on  The switch is fully grounded.  The power cable is correctly connected.  The power supply voltage complies with the requirement of the switch. ...

  • Page 71: Monitoring And Maintenance

    Replacing Fuses To replace the old fuse wire with the correspondent new one, please contact the technical support representatives of Ruijie Networks. The following table lists the specifications for the module fuses. Module Fuse Slot Number Fuse Specification...
  • Page 72 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Monitoring and Maintenance M18007-CM II F 15A/65V M18000-24GT20SFP4XS-ED F 30A/125V M18000-48GT-ED F 30A/125V M18000-44SFP4XS-ED F 30A/125V M18000-16XS2QXS-ED F1, F2 F 30A/125V M18000-48XS-DC F 40A/60V M18000-12QXS-DC F 30A/125V M18000-24XS4QXS-DC F 40A/60V M18012-FE-D I F 20A/125V M07-FAN F1,F2 F 40A/60V F 40A/60V...

  • Page 73: General Installation Troubleshooting Flow

    Check the connection of the serial port and its parameters Check the connection of the fibers or cables of various ports Contact Technical Support of Ruijie Networks for hardware problems 6.2 Common Troubleshooting Procedures Fault 1: The AC power module does not work. Fault Description: The Status LED of each service module is OFF, the Power LED of the fan tray is OFF, and the fan does not work.
  • Page 74 RG-N18000 Software Configuration Guide. If not, modify the serial port configuration parameters. If there is still no serial port printed information, please contact Ruijie Customer Service Department for technical support. Fault 7: The serial port console outputs illegible characters.
  • Page 75 Check whether the rates of the two sides match and whether the optical fiber type meets requirements. In addition, for ports supporting different rates, check whether rate modes are configured correctly. If above mentioned methods do not take effect, please contact Ruijie Networks for technology assistance.

  • Page 76: Replacing Modules

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Replacing Modules 7 Replacing Modules 7.1 Removing, Cleaning and Installing Air Filter After the air filter is used for a long time, the dust may block the holes on the air filter, affecting heat dissipation and ventilation.

  • Page 77: Removing Sfp+ Cables

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Replacing Modules Precaution  Unplug the optical fiber before removing the module.  Do not pull out the module forcefully without turning down the handle of the module.  Immediately install the dust plug to the module port and the switch fiber port. 7.2.2 Removing SFP+ Cables Pull the tap out and unlock the module.

  • Page 78: Removing 40-Gigabit Qsfp+ Cables

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Replacing Modules Figure 7-5 Removing the QSFP+ Module Equipped with a Pull-tab Latch Precaution  Unplug the optical fiber before removing the module.  Do not pull out the module forcefully without turning down the handle of the module. ...
  • Page 79 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Replacing Modules Figure 7-8 Removing the Module with a Pull Tap Precaution  Unplug the optical fiber before removing the module.  Do not pull out the module forcefully without turning down the handle of the module. ...
  • Page 80 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Replacing Modules Wear an anti-static wrist strap close to your skin and have it properly grounded. Take out the module from the package. Take the following steps to replace the module: Unplug all cables/fibers such as fibers and RJ45 twisted pairs from the panel. Hold down self-locking lever buttons on both sides of the panel and pull out the lever.

  • Page 81: Removing Power Modules

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

  • Page 82: Removing Fans

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Replacing Modules 7.5 Removing Fans Do not touch any bare wire, terminal or the power instruction on the switch. The fan tray supports hot swapping, If you want to remove the fan tray when the switch is operational, do not remove the fan tray until the fan stops rotating, Besides, do not put your hands inside the fan tray.
  • Page 83 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Replacing Modules Note: A: Fan modules to be removed B: Fan modules to be installed...

  • Page 84: Connecting The External Port Cables

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Cables 8 Cables This chapter describes the precautions and simple steps for cable connection and bundling. See Appendix D cabling Recommendations in Installation for detailed cabling and bundling. 8.1 Connecting the External Port Cables Precautions ...

  • Page 85: Appendix A Connectors And Media

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix A Connectors and Media Appendix A Connectors and Media 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T The 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T is a 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-negotiation port that supports auto MDI/MDIX. Compliant with IEEE 802.3ab, 1000BASE-T requires Category 5e 100-ohm UTP or STP (STP is recommended) with a maximum distance of 100 meters (328 feet).
  • Page 86 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix A Connectors and Media...

  • Page 87: Appendix B Mini-Gbic, 10G Sfp+ And 40G Qsfp

    Appendix B Mini-GBIC, 10G SFP+ and 40G QSFP+ Specifications Ruijie provides various Gigabit SFP (Mini-GBIC modules), 10-Gigabit SFP+ and 40-Gigabit QSFP+ transceivers for interfaces of modules on the switch. You can select the most suitable SFP, SFP+ or QSFP+ transceivers as needed. This appendix describes the models and specifications of some of the Gigabit SFP, 10-Gigabit and 40-Gigabit QSFP+ transceivers for your reference.
  • Page 88 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix B Mini-GBIC, 10G SFP+ and 40G QSFP+ Specifications connector) Table B-4 Existing 10-Gigabit SFP+ Active Optical Cable Models Support Module Conductor Model Connector Length(m) Data Rate(Gb/s) Type diameter(AWG) (Yes/No) XG-SFP-AOC1M Active SFP+ 10.3125 XG-SFP-AOC3M Active SFP+ 10.3125...

  • Page 89: Appendix C Switch Lightning Protection

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix C Switch Lightning Protection Appendix C Switch Lightning Protection Installing AC Power Arrester (lightning protection cable row) The external lightning protection cable row shall be used on the AC power port to prevent the switch from being struck by lightning when the AC power cable is introduced from the outdoor and directly connected to the power port of the switch.
  • Page 90 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix C Switch Lightning Protection Based on the distance of the switch grounding terminal, cut the grounding line for the Ethernet port arrester and firmly tighten the grounding line to the grounding terminal of the switch. Use the multimeter to check whether the grounding line for the arrester is in good contact with the switch grounding terminal and the framework.

  • Page 91: Appendix D Cabling Recommendations In Installation

    Appendix D Cabling Recommendations in Installation When RG-N18000 series switches are installed in standard 19-inch cabinets, route cable bundles upward or downward along the sides of the rack depending on the actual situation in the equipment room. All cable connectors should be placed at the bottom of the cabinet rather than be exposed outside of the cabinet.
  • Page 92 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix D Cabling Recommendations in Installation  If cables are to be bent, bind them first but do not tie cable ties within the bend to avoid stress on the cables, which may otherwise cause the wires inside to break, as shown in Figure D-3. Figure D-3 Do Not Tie Cable Ties within the Bend ...
  • Page 93 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix D Cabling Recommendations in Installation ② Spring washer ① Flat washer Note ④ Flat washer ③ Nut  When using a stiff cable, fix it near the cable lug to avoid stress on the lug and cable. ...

  • Page 94: Appendix E Site Selection

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix E Site Selection Appendix E Site Selection  The machine room should be at least 5km away from the heavy pollution source such as the smelter, coal mine and thermal power plant, 3.7km away from the medium pollution source such as the chemical industry, rubber industry and electroplating industry, and 2km away from the light pollution source such as the food manufacturer and leather plant.

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