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Ruijie RG-S6980-128DC Switch
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide
Document version: V1.0
Date: January 26, 2025
Copyright © 2025 Ruijie Networks

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  • Page 1 Ruijie RG-S6980-128DC Switch Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Document version: V1.0 Date: January 26, 2025 Copyright © 2025 Ruijie Networks...
  • Page 2 If Ruijie Networks is involved in this process, we will strictly adhere to the relevant laws and regulations of the applicable countries or regions and take all necessary actions to safeguard users' personal data.

  • 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-S6980-128DC ..................... 1 1.2 Component Modules ........................1 1.3 Chassis ............................1 1.3.1 Appearance ........................2 1.3.2 LEDs ..........................4 1.3.3 Ports ..........................5 1.3.4 Cooling ........................... 6 1.3.5 Technical Specifications ....................7 1.3.6 Asset Tag ........................
  • Page 6 2.1.3 Electricity Safety ......................17 2.1.4 Preventing ESD Damage ..................... 18 2.1.5 Laser Safety ......................... 18 2.1.6 Storage Guidelines ...................... 18 2.2 Site Requirements ........................19 2.2.1 Floor Loading ....................... 19 2.2.2 Airflow ........................... 19 2.2.3 Space ........................... 19 2.2.4 Temperature ......................... 19 2.2.5 Humidity ........................
  • Page 7 3.3 Installing the Chassis ....................... 29 3.3.1 Installation Guidelines ....................29 3.3.2 Procedure ........................29 3.4 Installing the Protective Grounding Wire ................. 30 3.4.1 Installation Guidelines ....................30 3.4.2 Procedure ........................30 3.5 Installing and Removing the Fan Module ................31 3.5.1 Installing the Fan Module .....................
  • Page 8 5.1.2 Running the CLI Commands ..................40 5.2 Maintenance ..........................40 5.2.1 Replacing the Power Module ..................40 5.2.2 Replacing the Fan Module ................... 41 5.2.3 Replacing the Lithium Battery ..................41 5.2.4 Replacing the Fuse ...................... 41 6 Troubleshooting ..........................42 6.1 Flowchart..........................
  • Page 9 7.3.1 Installing an AC Power Arrester ................... 48 7.3.2 Installing an Ethernet Port Arrester ................49 7.4 Site Selection ........................... 51 7.5 Recommended Cabling ......................51...

  • Page 10: Overview

    The RG-S6980-128DC is a next-generation 200GE core switch launched by Ruijie Networks. It features high- density 200GE access, low latency, and comprehensive data center features, with each chassis providing up to 128 x 200GE ports. It can work in conjunction with Ruijie’s RG-S6580-24DC8QC switch to establish a high- performance and high-availability data center network.

  • Page 11: Appearance

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview 1.3.1 Appearance 1. Appearance Figure 1-1 Front View of the RG-S6980-128DC Figure 1-2 Rear View of the RG-S6980-128DC...
  • Page 12 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview 2. Structure Figure 1-3 Front Panel Structure Table 1-3 Front Panel Components Component System status LED BMC status LED Power status LED Fan status LED QSFP56 port LED QSFP56 port Console port Asset tag USB port MGMT port...

  • Page 13: Leds

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Figure 1-4 Rear Panel Structure Table 1-4 Rear Panel Components Component Ground for ESD-preventive wrist strap Power module slot Fan module slot Grounding stud 1.3.2 LEDs Table 1-5 LEDs Silkscreen Label Description Blinking green: The system is initializing. Solid green: The initialization is complete.

  • Page 14: Ports

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Silkscreen Label Description Solid green: All power modules are operating normally. Blinking green: All power modules are initializing. Power status Solid yellow: A power module is not functioning properly. Blinking red: At least two power modules are not functioning properly.

  • Page 15: Cooling

    USB port is compatible with most USB flash drives, some USB flash drive models may not be recognized. The RG-S6980-128DC supports console commissioning, configuration, maintenance, management, and program loading. 1.3.4 Cooling The RG-S6980-128DC adopts the front-to-rear airflow. Air flows in through the ports and out through the power module, as shown in Figure 1-5. Caution ...

  • Page 16: Technical Specifications

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Figure 1-5 Front-to-Rear Airflow 1.3.5 Technical Specifications Table 1-7 Technical Specifications Class Item Specification Dimensions (W x D x H) 442 mm x 760 mm x 175 mm (17.41 in. x 29.92 in. x 6.89 in.) Shipping dimensions (W 600 mm x 980 mm x 407 mm (23.62 in.
  • Page 17 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Class Item Specification PSA1300CRPS-F (AC input) Rated input voltage: 100 V AC to 240 V AC, 50 Hz to 60 Max. input voltage: 90 V AC to 140 V AC, 180 V AC to 264 V AC, 47 Hz to 63 Hz Rated input current: 12 A (100 V AC to 127 V AC) or 8 A (200 V AC to 240 V AC)

  • Page 18: Asset Tag

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Class Item Specification Max. thermal energy transfer rate: 8,701 BTU/hour Thermal energy transfer rate Typical thermal energy transfer rate: 6,142 BTU/hour Hot swapping of power Supported modules Hot swapping of fan Supported modules Hot swapping of USB Supported flash drives Hot swapping of cables...

  • Page 19: Power Module

    Overview Figure 1-6 Asset Tag Power Module The smart power module for the RG-S6980-128DC 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 20 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Figure 1-7 Structure Table 1-8 Components Component Description Handle Handle of the power module Power connector Three-pin connector (10 A) Power status LED 2. LED Table 1-9 Silkscreen Description Label Solid green: The power module is outputting power normally. Blinking green at 1 Hz: ○...
  • Page 21 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview 3. Technical Specifications Table 1-10 Technical Specifications Class Item Specification Dimensions 73.5 mm x 185 mm x 40 mm (2.89 in. x 7.28 in. x 1.57 Dimensions and in.) (W x D x H) weight Weight 0.9 kg (1.98 lbs.)

  • Page 22: Fan Module

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Overview Fan Module 1.5.1 FAN12K8080-F 1. Appearance Figure 1-8 Structure Table 1-11 Components Component Description Fan status LED Handle Handle of the fan module 2. LED Table 1-12 Silkscreen Description Label Solid green: The fan module is operating normally. Fan status Blinking green: The fan module is initializing.

  • Page 23: Cables

    Status monitoring Rotation speed monitoring Anomaly alarm Fan monitoring Manual speed adjustment Automatic speed adjustment Intelligent speed adjustment Fault alarm Cables 1.6.1 Power Cord 1. Power Cords Table 1-14 Power Cords Chassis AC/HVDC Power Cord CAB-1.5M-GB-C-10A-B CAB-3M-GB-10A-B RG-S6980-128DC CAB-5M-GB-10A-B CAB-2M-IEC-10A-B CAB-2M-IEC-10A-Y...

  • Page 24: Grounding Wire

    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 25: Optical Transceivers

    Caution  Always use Ruijie certified optical transceivers. Uncertified optical transceivers may lead to service instability. Ruijie will not claim responsibility for the service problems caused by uncertified optical transceivers or provide a solution.  The models of optical transceivers applicable to the chassis are subject to update without prior notification.

  • Page 26: 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 27: 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 28: 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 29: Cleanliness

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparing for Installation loosening. Furthermore, internal circuits are prone to static electricity. Table 1-7 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 30: 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 31: Preventing Electromagnetic Interference

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparing for Installation Figure 2-1 Grounding Stud 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. ...

  • Page 32: 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 33: 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 34 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 35 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Preparing for Installation 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 both sides of the chassis, lift the switch out of the static-shielding container, and place it on an ESD-preventive workbench.

  • Page 36: Installing The Switch

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Installing the Switch Make sure that guidelines and requirements in chapter 2 have been met before you begin the installation. Plan for the installation site, networking mode, power supply, and cabling in advance. Installation Procedure Figure 3-1 Installation Procedure...

  • Page 37: Installing The Rack

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Installing the Rack Installing the Chassis Installing the Protective Grounding Wire Installing and Removing the Fan Module Installing and Removing the Power Module Installing the Verifying Installation Connecting the Power Cord Installing the Rack 3.2.1 Installation Guidelines Make sure the following guidelines are met:...

  • Page 38: Installing The Chassis

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch (4) Fit the appropriate accessories to the rack. 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 39: Installing The Protective Grounding Wire

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Figure 3-3 Mounting the Chassis on the Rack Caution  Distinguish left and right rack-mount guide rails according to the notations.  The rack-mount guide rails delivered with the chassis are applicable to a rack with a depth ranging from 800 mm (31.50 in.) to 1,200 mm (47.24 in.).

  • Page 40: Installing And Removing The Fan Module

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch  When installing or replacing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and disconnected last. Installing and Removing the Fan Module Wear an ESD-preventive glove before proceeding with the following operation. 3.5.1 Installing the Fan Module (1) Remove a fan module from its packing materials.

  • Page 41: Installing And Removing The Power Module

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch Figure 3-5 Removing the Fan Module Warning  Pull the fan module out of the slot gently.  If the fan module slot is to remain empty, install a filler panel to allow for adequate airflow and to keep dust out of the chassis.
  • Page 42 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch 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 43: Removing The Power Module

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch (5) Slide the retainer clamp around the AC power cord. If you want to adjust the clamp to secure the AC power cord, press the retainer clamp latch first, as shown in Figure 3-9.

  • Page 44: Installing The Optical Transceiver

    Make sure that you have mounted the chassis on the rack before installing the optical transceiver.  For procedure, see Ruijie Optical Transceiver 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 45: Connecting The Power Cord

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Installing the Switch chassis. Connecting the Power Cord Connect the power cord according to the notation on the power module and location requirements. Take the AC power cord as an example: (1) Connect one end of the AC power cord to the power connector. (2) Connect the other end of the AC power cord to the power socket of the external power system.

  • Page 46: Commissioning

    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.

  • Page 47: Powering On The Device

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Commissioning Click Serial in the left column. Set Speed (baud) to 9,600, Data bits to 8, Parity to None, Stop bits to 1, and Flow control to None. Click Open to set up the connection. (4) After setting up the configuration environment, power on the device.

  • Page 48: Power-On

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Commissioning  The input voltage follows the requirement.  Check whether the cable is properly connected, whether the terminal such as a PC is started, and whether terminal parameters are configured. 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 ...

  • Page 49: 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 50: Replacing The Fan Module

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Monitoring and Maintenance Caution  After hot swapping a power module, wait for at least 30 seconds before proceeding with next hot swapping operation.  Make sure that the chassis is secured to avoid the chassis falling down during power module swapping. ...

  • Page 51: 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 52: 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 53: Optical Port Linkdown

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix 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 54: Label Contents

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix Figure 7-1 Keeping the Label Text Area Facing Right or Downwards (2) Labeling procedure Figure 7-2 Signal Cable Labeling Procedure 7.1.3 Label Contents The contents of both sides of the label identify the location of the ports connected to the two ends of the power cord.

  • Page 55: Connectors And Media

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix Figure 7-3 Signal Cable Label Connectors and Media 7.2.1 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Port Table 7-1 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 56 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix for data transmission. Figure 7-5 shows the twisted pair connection for the 1000BASE-T port. The connection 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 7-5 Cable Connection Modes and Signals Table 7-2...

  • Page 57: Surge Protection

    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.

  • Page 58: Installing An Ethernet Port Arrester

    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. ...
  • Page 59 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix (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. Tear the other side of the protective paper for the double-sided adhesive tape and paste the Ethernet port arrester to the switch enclosure.

  • Page 60: Site Selection

    Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix Site Selection  The equipment room should be at least 5 km (16,404.20 ft.) away from heavy pollution sources, such as the smelter works, coal mine, and thermal power plant. The equipment room should be at least 3.7 km (12,139.11 ft.) away from medium pollution sources, such as the chemical factory, rubber factory, and electroplating...
  • Page 61 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix cords are routed beside the rack, and top cabling or bottom cabling is adopted according to the locations of the DC power distribution box, AC power socket, or surge protection box in the equipment room. ...
  • Page 62 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix corners.  The metal hole traversed by cables should have a smooth and fully rounding surface or an insulated lining.  Use cable ties to bundle up cables properly. Please do not connect two or more cable ties to bundle up cables. ...
  • Page 63 Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix  For the cable terminals fastened by screw threads, tighten the bolt or screw and take cable retention measures, as shown in Figure 7-12. Figure 7-12 Cable Fastening  Hard power cords should be fastened in the terminal connection area to prevent stress on terminal connection and cable.

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