Ruijie RG-NBS5100 Series Switches

Hardware Installation and Reference Guide

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Preface

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Ruijie RG-NBS5100 Series Switches Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Product Overview

1 Product Overview
Ruijie RG-NBS5100 series switches are mainly applicable to the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) networks to
provide services according to business needs to ensure the prompt transmission of key data. The RG-NBS5100 series
switches provide various interfaces to meet the requirement for interfaces in network constructions.

RG-NBS5100 Series Switches

10/100/1000 1000Base-X SFP Power

Model 10G SFP+ Port Console Port
Base-T Ethernet Port Port Supply

RG-NBS5100-2
24 4 N/A N/A Single
4GT4SFP

RG-NBS5100-4 N/A N/A

48 4 Single
8GT4SFP

1000Base-T is downward compatible with 100Base-TX and 10Base-T.

1.1 RG-NBS5100-24GT4SFP

Technical Specifications

Model RG-NBS5100-24GT4SFP
CPU Built-in CPU, single-core processor, 800MHz
BOOTROM N/A
Flash Memory 256 MB
SDRAM DDRIII 512MB
See Appendix B.
The copper cable is not supported.
Optical Module
The supported module type may change at any time. Consult Ruijie Networks for the latest
information.

SFP Port 1000Base-X

 AC input

Rated voltage range: 100V to 240V

Power Supply
Maximum voltage range: 90V to 264V
Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Rated current: 1.5A
Input Leakage
≤3.5mA
Current
EEE Supported
PoE Not supported
Power
28W
Consumption
Temperature Operating temperature: 0 ºC to 50ºC

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Storage temperature: -40 ºC to 70ºC

Operating humidity: 10% to 90% RH
Humidity
Storage humidity: 5% to 95% RH
Fan Supports adaptive speed adjustment
Temperature
Not supported
Alarm
GB9254-2008
EN 55032:2015+AC:2016
EN 61000-3-2:2014
EMC Standards
EN 61000-3-3:2013
EN 55035:2017
ETSI EN 300 386 V2.1.1 (2016-07)
GB4943-2011
Security
EN 62638-1
Standards

Dimensions
440 mm x 207.5 mm x 43.6 mm (with front panel )
(W x D x H)
Weight 2.9 kg

Product Appearance

On the front panel, the RG-NBS5100-24GT4SFP Ethernet switch provides 24 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet ports and 4
SFP ports. On the back panel, it provides an AC power port.

Figure 1-1 Appearance of RG-NBS5100-24GT4SFP

Front Panel

Figure 1-2 Front Panel of RG-NBS5100-24GT4SFP

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Note: 1. Reset button 3. 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet port

2. System status LED 4. 1000Base-X SFP port

The switch reboots after the reset button is pressed for less than 2 seconds.

The switch restores the default factory settings after the reset button is pressed for more than 5 seconds (until the
status LED blinks).

Back Panel

Figure 1-3 Back Panel of RG-NBS5100-24GT4SFP

Note: 1. Power cord retention clips 3. Protective earthing terminal

2. Three-hole AC power receptacle

This device relies on the separate protective earthing terminal.

The device installation shall be permanently connected to building earth by a skilled person.

The device shall be intended to be used in a location having equipotential bonding(such as a telecommunication
centre, a dedicated computer room, or a restricted access area).

Heat Dissipation

RG-NBS5100-24GT4SFP adopts side-to-rear heat dissipation, thereby ensuring normal function of the device in the
specified environment. 10 cm distance space should be reserved at both sides and the back plane of the cabinet to
allow air circulation. It is recommended to clean the device once every 3 months to avoid dust from blocking vents.

Figure 1-4 Flow Scheme of Heat Dissipation

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LED

LED Panel Identification State Meaning

Off The switch is not receiving power.
Blinking green The switch is running, but is not connected to
(0.5Hz) Ruijie Cloud.
System status LED Status
Blinking green
The switch is being upgraded or initialized.
(10Hz)
Solid green The switch is connected to Ruijie Cloud.
10/100/1000Base-T Off The port is not connected.
Ethernet port status 1-24 Solid green The port is connected at 10/100/1000 Mbps.
LED Blinking green The port is receiving or transmitting traffic.
Off The port is not connected.
SFP port status LED 25F-28F Solid green The port is connected.
Blinking green The port is receiving or transmitting traffic.

1.2 RG-NBS5100-48GT4SFP

Technical Specifications

Model RG-NBS5100-48GT4SFP
CPU Built-in CPU, dual-core processor, 1GHz
BOOTROM N/A
Flash Memory 256 MB
SDRAM DDRIII 1GB
See Appendix B.
The copper cable is not supported.
Optical Module
The supported module type may change at any time. Consult Ruijie Networks for the latest
information.

SFP Port 1000Base-X

 AC input

Rated voltage range: 100V to 240V

Power Supply
Maximum voltage range: 90V to 264V
Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Rated current: 2A
Input Leakage
≤3.5mA
Current
EEE Supported
PoE Not supported
Power
46W
Consumption
Operating temperature: 0 ºC to 50ºC
Temperature
Storage temperature: -40 ºC to 70ºC
Humidity Operating humidity: 10% to 90% RH

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Storage humidity: 5% to 95% RH

Fan Supports adaptive speed adjustment
Temperature
Not supported
Alarm
GB9254-2008
EN 55032:2015+AC:2016
EN 61000-3-2:2014
EMC Standards
EN 61000-3-3:2013
EN 55035:2017
ETSI EN 300 386 V2.1.1 (2016-07)
GB4943-2011
Security
EN 62638-1
Standards

Dimensions
440 mm x 267.5 mm x 43.6 mm (with front panel )
(W x D x H)
Weight 3.6 kg

Product Appearance

On the front panel, the RG-NBS5100-48GT4SFP Ethernet switch provides 48 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet ports and 4
SFP ports. On the back panel, it provides an AC power port.

Figure 1-5 Appearance of RG-NBS5100-48GT4SFP

Front Panel

Figure 1-6 Front Panel of RG-NBS5100-48GT4SFP

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Note: 1. Reset button 3. 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet port

2. System status LED 4. 1000Base-X port

The switch reboots after the reset button is pressed for less than 2 seconds.

The switch restores the default factory settings after the reset button is pressed for more than 5 seconds (until the
status LED blinks).

The device shall be intended to be used in a location having equipotential bonding(such as a telecommunication
centre, a dedicated computer room, or a restricted access area).

Back Panel

Figure 1-7 Back Panel of RG-NBS5100-48GT4SFP

Note: 1. Power cord retention clips 3. Protective earthing terminal

2. Three-hole AC power receptacle

This device relies on the separate protective earthing terminal.

The device installation shall be permanently connected to building earth by a skilled person.

Heat Dissipation

RG-NBS5100-48GT4SFP adopts side-to-rear heat dissipation, thereby ensuring normal function of the device in the
specified environment. 10 cm distance space should be reserved at both sides and the back plane of the cabinet to
allow air circulation. It is recommended to clean the device once every 3 months to avoid dust from blocking vents.

Figure 1-8 Flow Scheme of Heat Dissipation

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When you install devices, reserve 1U (44.45 cm) distance space between neighbor devices to allow air circulation.

LED

LED Panel Identification State Meaning

Off The switch is not receiving power.
Blinking green The switch is running, but is not connected to
(0.5Hz) Ruijie Cloud.
System status LED Status
Blinking green
The switch is being upgraded or initialized.
(10Hz)
Solid green The switch is connected to Ruijie Cloud.
10/100/1000Base-T Off The port is not connected.
Ethernet port status 1-48 Solid green The port is connected at 10/100/1000 Mbps.
LED Blinking green The port is receiving or transmitting traffic.
Off The port is not connected.
SFP port status LED 49F-52F Solid green The port is connected.
Blinking green The port is receiving or transmitting traffic.

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2 Preparation before Installation

2.1 Safety Suggestions

To avoid personal injury and equipment damage, please carefully read the safety suggestions before you install the
RG-NBS5100 series.

The following safety suggestions may not cover all possible dangers.

2.1.1 Installation
 Keep the chassis clean and free from dust.

 Do not place the equipment in a passage.

 Do not wear loose clothes or any other things that may be caught by the chassis during installation and
maintenance.

 Turn off all power supplies and remove the power sockets and cables before installing or uninstalling the device.

2.1.2 Movement
 Do not frequently move the device.

 While moving the device, keep its balance and avoid your legs, feet and back from being hurt.

 Before moving the device, turn off all power supplies and dismantle all power modules.

2.1.3 Electricity
 Observe local regulations and specifications when performing electric operations. Relevant operators must be
qualified.

 Before installing the device, carefully check any potential danger in the surroundings, such as ungrounded power
supply, and damp/wet ground or floor.

 Before installing the device, find out the location of the emergency power supply switch in the room. First cut off
the power supply in the case of an accident.

 Try to avoid maintaining the switch that is powered-on alone.

 Be sure to make a careful check before you shut down the power supply.

 Do not place the equipment in a damp location. Do not let any liquid enter the chassis.

Any non-standard and impropriate electric operations may cause an accident such as a fire or electrical shock,
thus causing severe even fatal damage to human bodies and equipment.

Direct or indirect touch through a wet object on high-voltage and commercial electricity may bring a fatal danger.

If a power supply system is equipped with a leakage protector (also referred to as "leakage current switch" or
"leakage current breaker"), the rated leakage action current of each leakage protector is greater than twice of the
theoretical maximum leakage current of all the power supplies in the system. For example, if a system is equipped
with eight identical power supplies, the leakage current of each power supply is equal to or less than 3.5 mA, and

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the leakage current of the system totals 56 mA. A leakage protector with 30 mA rated action current supports less
than five power supplies (that is, Action current of the leakage protector/2/Maximum leakage current of each
power supply = 30/2/3.5 = 4.28). In other words, the leakage protector with 30 mA rated action current supports no
more than four power supplies. In this case, the sixteen power supplies in the system require at least four leakage
protectors with 30 mA rated action current and each leakage protector supports four power supplies. If power
supplies in a system differ in models, the rated leakage action current of each leakage protector divided by two is
greater than the sum of maximum leakage currents of all the power supplies. The rated leakage non-action current
of a leakage protector shall be 50% of the leakage action current. Take a leakage protector with 30 mA rated
leakage action current as an example. The rated leakage non-action current shall be 15 mA. When the leakage
current is below 15 mA, the protector shall not act. Otherwise, misoperation may easily occur due to high
sensitivity and thus the leakage protector trips, devices are powered off, and services are interrupted.

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.

For the leakage current value of each power supply model, see the power supply model parameter table in
Chapter 1.

2.1.4 ESD
To prevent Electronic Static Discharge (ESD), pay attention to the following:

 Proper grounding of grounding screws on the back panel of the device. Use of a three-wire single-phase socket
with protective earth wire (PE) as the AC power socket.

 Indoor dust prevention

 Proper humidity conditions

2.1.5 Laser
The RG-NBS5100 series switches support varying models of optical modules sold on the market which are Class I laser
products. Improper use of optical modules may cause damage. Therefore, pay attention to the following when you use
them:

 When a fiber transceiver works, ensure that the port has been connected with an optical fiber or is covered with a
dust cap, to keep out dust and avoid burning your eyes.

 When the optical module is working, do not pull out the fiber cable and stare into the transceiver interface or you
may hurt your eyes.

Do not stare into any optical port under any circumstances, as this may cause permanent damage to your eyes.

2.1.6 Battery
The RG-NBS5100 series switches support the button cell battery. Improper use of battery may cause damage.
Therefore, pay attention to the following when you use them:

Risk of fire or explosion or defeat the safeguard of equipment if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, that can result in an
explosion.

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High or low extreme temperatures or low air pressure at high altitude that the battery can be subjected to during
use, storage or transportation.

Leaving the battery in an extremely high temperature and/or low air pressure surrounding environment that can
result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.

2.2 Installation Site Requirements

To ensure the normal working and a prolonged durable life of the equipment, the installation site must meet the
following requirements.

2.2.1 Ventilation
For the RG-NBS5100 series, a sufficient space (at least 10 cm distances from both sides and the back plane of the
cabinet) should be reserved at the ventilation openings to ensure the normal ventilation. After various cables have been
connected, they should be arranged into bundles or placed on the cabling rack to avoid blocking the air inlets. It is
recommended to clean the switch at regular intervals (like once every 3 months). Especially, avoid dust from blocking
the screen mesh on the back of the cabinet.

2.2.2 Temperature and Humidity

To ensure the normal operation and prolong the service life of RG-NBS5100 series switch, you should keep proper
temperature and humidity in the equipment room.

If the equipment room has temperature and humidity that do not meet the requirements for a long time, the equipment
may be damaged.

 In an environment with high relative humidity, the insulating material may have bad insulation or even leak
electricity. Sometimes the materials may suffer from mechanical performance change and metallic parts may get
rusted.

 In an environment with low relative humidity, however, the insulating strip may dry and shrink. Static electricity
may occur easily and endanger the circuit on the equipment.

 In an environment with high temperature, the equipment is subject to even greater harm, as its performance may
degrade significantly and various hardware faults may occur.

Therefore, the ambient temperature and humidity of the RG-NBS5100 series must meet the requirements listed in
Table 2-1:

Table 2-1 Temperature and Humidity Requirements of the RG-NBS5100 Series Switch

Temperature Relative Humidity

0 ºC to 50ºC 10% to 90%

The requirements for the sampling site of the temperature and humidity in the operating environment of the device
are as follows:
There is no protective plate at the front or back of the equipment rack.
The vertical height is 1.5 m above the floor.
The distance from the front panel of the equipment is 0.4 m.

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2.2.3 Cleanness
Dust poses a severe threat to the running of the equipment. The indoor dust falling on the equipment may be adhered
by the static electricity, causing bad contact of the metallic joint. Such electrostatic adherence may occur more easily
when the relative humidity is low, not only affecting the useful life of the equipment, but also causing communication
faults. Table 2-2 shows the requirements for the dust content and granularity in the equipment room.

Table 2-2 Requirements for the Dust Content and Granularity in the Equipment Room

Dust Unit Density

≤3.5×10
3 6
Diameter≥0.5μm Particles/m
≤3×10
3 4
Diameter≥5μm Particles/m

Apart from dust, the salt, acid and sulfide in the air in the equipment room must also meet strict requirements, as such
poisonous substances may accelerate the corrosion of the metal and the aging of some parts. The equipment room
should be protected from the intrusion of harmful gases such as sulfur dioxide, sulfured hydrogen, nitrogen dioxide, and
chlorine), whose requirements are listed in Table 2-3.

Table 2-3 Requirements for Harmful Gases in the Equipment Room

Gas Average (mg/m3) Maximum (mg/m3)

SO2 0.3 1.0
H2 S 0.1 0.5
NO2 0.5 1.0
Cl2 0.1 0.3

Both average and maximum value are measured for a week. The switch cannot be placed in the environment with
the maximum density for over 30 minutes every day. ..

2.2.4 Interference Resistance

The switch is vulnerable to external interface caused by capacity coupling, inductance coupling, electromagnetic wave
radiation, common impedance (including grounding system) coupling and conducting wires (including power cords,
signal and output wires). Therefore, the following points should be noted:

 The AC power supplying system is the TN system. The single-phase three-wire socket with protecting grounding
must be used as the socket for the power supply to enable the device’s upper filter circuit to effective filter the
power interface.

 The switch should be far from high-power radio transmitting stations, radar stations and high-frequency and
large-current devices.

 Electromagnetic shielding methods should be applied when necessary, such as using the shielded cable as the
interface cable.

 Cables must be connected to interfaces inside the room to prevent damage to the device’s signal ports caused by
over-voltage and over-current generated by thunder and lightning.

2.2.5 Grounding
A good grounding system is the basis for the stable and reliable operation of the RG-NBS5100 series switches. It is the
chief condition to prevent lightning stroke and resist interference. Please carefully check the grounding conditions on
the installation site according to the grounding requirements, and perform grounding operations properly as required.

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Effective grounding of the switch is an important guarantee for lightning protection and interference resistance.
Therefore, connect the grounding line of the switch properly.

Safety Grounding

The equipment using AC power supply must be grounded by using the yellow/green safety grounding cable. Otherwise,
when the insulating resistance decreases the power supply and the enclosure in the equipment, electric shock may
occur.

The building must provide protective grounding connection to ensure that the device is connected to the protection
location.

The installation and maintenance personnel must check whether the A.C. socket is well connected to the
protection location of the building, if not, they should use a protective grounding wire to connect the grounding end
of the A.C. socket to the building's protection location.

The power supply socket must be installed in a place that is near to the device and where users can operate the
device easily.

Before the installation of the device, make sure that ground connection is connected at first and disconnected
finally.

The sectional area of the protective grounding wire should be at least 0.75 mm2 (18 AWG).

Use the 3-core power supply line. The sectional area of each pin should be at least 0.75 mm 2 or 18 AWG.

Lightning Grounding

The lightning protection system of a facility is an independent system that consists of the lightning rod, download
conductor and the connector to the grounding system, which usually shares the power reference ground and
yellow/green safety cable ground. The lightning discharge ground is for the facility only, irrelevant to the equipment.

EMC Grounding

The grounding required for EMC design includes shielding ground, filter ground, noise and interference suppression,
and level reference. All the above constitute the comprehensive grounding requirements. The resistance of earth wires
should be less than 1 ohm. The RG-NBS5100 series switch back plane is reserved with one grounding pole, as shown
in Figure 2-1.

Figure 2-1 Grounding of RG-NBS5100

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2.2.6 Lightning Resistance

When the AC power cable is imported outdoors and directly connected to the power port of the RG-NBS5100 series
switch, lightning line bank should be adopted to prevent the switch from being hit by lightning shocks. Usage of the
lightning line bank: Connect the mains supply AC cable to the lightning line bank. Then, connect the switch to the
lightning line bank. This can help to prevent the current of high-voltage lightning from passing the switch directly through
the mains supply cable to a certain extent.

The lightning line banks are not provided and should be purchased by users as required.
For the usage of lightning line banks, refer to their related manuals.

2.2.7 EMI
Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI), from either outside or inside the equipment or application system, affects the
system in the conductive ways such as capacitive coupling, inductive coupling, and electromagnetic radiation.

There are two types of electromagnetic interference: radiated interference and conducted interference, depending on
the type of the transmission path.

When the energy, often RF energy, from a component arrives at a sensitive component via the space, the energy is
known as radiated interference. The interference source can be either a part of the interfered system or a completely
electrically isolated unit. Conducted interference results from the electromagnetic wire or signal cable connection
between the source and the sensitive component, along which cable the interference conducts from one unit to another.
Conducted interference often affects the power supply of the equipment, but can be controlled by a filter. Radiated
interference may affect any signal path in the equipment and is difficult to shield.

 For the AC power supply system TN, single-phase three-core power socket with protective earthing conductors
(PE) should be adopted to effectively filter out interference from the power grid through the filtering circuit.

 The grounding device of the switch must not be used as the grounding device of the electrical equipment or
anti-lightning grounding device. In addition, the grounding device of the switch must be deployed far away from the
grounding device of the electrical equipment and anti-lightning grounding device.

 Keep the equipment away from high-power radio transmitter, radar transmitting station, and high-frequency
large-current device.

 Measures must be taken to shield static electricity.

Interface cables should be laid inside the equipment room. Outdoor cabling is prohibited, avoiding damages to device
signal interfaces caused by over-voltage or over-current of lightning.

2.3 Installation Tools

Table 2-4 List of Installation Tools

Phillips screwdriver, flathead screwdriver, related electric cables and optical cables, bolts, diagonal
Common Tools
pliers, straps
Special Tools Anti-static tools
Meters Multimeter

The tool kit is customer-supplied.

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3 Product Installation
Please ensure that you have carefully read Chapter 2.
Make sure that the requirements set forth in Chapter 2 have been met.

3.1 Installation Flowchart

3.2 Confirmations before Installation

Before installation, please confirm the following points:

 Whether ventilation requirements are met for the switch

 Whether the requirements of temperature and humidity are met for the switch

 Whether power cables are already laid out and whether the requirements of electrical current are met

 Whether related network adaption lines are already laid out

3.3 Installing the RG-NBS5100

Precautions

During installation, note the following points:

 Connect the power cables of different colors to the corresponding grounding posts.

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 Ensure that the interface of the power supply cable is well connected to the power interface of the device. The
power cables must be protected using power cable retention clips after they are connected to the device.

 Do not place any articles on the RG-NBS5100 series switch.

 Reserve a spacing of at least 10 cm around the chassis for good ventilation. Do not stack the devices.

 The switch should be located at places free from the large power radio launch pad, radar launch pad, and
high-frequency large-current devices. If necessary, electromagnetic shielding should be adopted. For example,
use interface cables to shield cables.

 100-meter network cables should be laid inside the equipment room and outdoor cabling of such cables is
prohibited. If outdoor cabling is necessary, take relevant measures for lightning protection.

3.3.1 Mounting the Switch to a Standard 19-inch Rack

The RG-NBS5100 series switches follow the EIA standard dimensions and can be installed in 19-inch rack.

Step 1: Attach the mounting brackets to the switch with the supplied screws, as shown in Figure 3-1.

Figure 3-1 Attaching the Mounting Bracket to the Switch

Step 2: Use the supplied M6 screws and cage nuts to securely attach the mounting brackets to the rack, as shown in
Figure 3-2 and Figure 3-3.

Figure 3-2 Attaching the Brackets to the Rack

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Figure 3-3 Attaching the Brackets to the Rack

3.3.2 Mounting the Switch on a Table

Attach the four rubber pads to the recessed areas on the bottom of the switch, as shown in Figure 3-4 and Figure 3-5.

Figure 3-4 Attaching the Rubber Feet to the Recessed Areas

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Place the switch on the table, as shown in Figure 3-5.

Figure 3-5 Mounting the Switch on the Table

The device must be installed and operated in the place that can restrict its movement.

3.4 Grounding the Switch

RG-NBS5100 has a PGND on the back panel. First connect the PGND to the grounding lug of the rack and then
connect the grounding lug to the grounding bar of the equipment room.

Precautions

 The sectional area of the grounding wire should be determined according to the possible maximum current.
Cables of good conductor should be used.

 Do not use bare wire.

 The grounding electric resistance should be less than 1Ω.

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To guarantee the security of the body and the device, the switch must be well-grounded. The grounding resistance
for combined grounding should be less than 1Ω.

The maintenance personnel shall check whether or not the AC socket powering the switch is well connected to the
building protective earth (PE). If not, the personnel shall connect the grounding lug of the AC socket with the PE by
using a grounding connector.

The AC socket shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily used.

When installing the switch, make sure the grounding is connected first and disconnected last.

The cross-sectional area of PE conductor shall be at least 2.5 mm2 (12AWG).

3.5 Connecting the External Cables

Precautions

 Correctly distinguish single-mode and multi-mode fibers and ports.

 Avoid bends of small radius at the connector.

Steps

Step 1: Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the MGMT port of the device, and the other end to the NMS or a
control terminal.

Step 2: Insert the single-mode or multi-mode fiber into the appropriate port according to the identification on the panel of
the module.

Step 3: Insert the twisted pair with the RJ45 connector into the appropriate port according to the identification on the
panel of the module. Distinguish the crossover cable and straight-through cable.

3.6 Bundling the Cables

Precautions

 The power cables and other cables should be bundled in a pleasing way.

 When you bundle fibers, make sure that the fibers at the connectors have natural bends or bends of large radius.

 Do not bundle fibers and twisted pairs too tightly, as this may press hard the fibers and affect their service time and
transmission performance.

Steps

 Bind the drooping part of the fibers and twisted pairs of each board, and lead them to both sides of the chassis for
convenience.

 On the both sides of the chassis, fasten the fibers and twisted pairs to the cabinet cable management ring or
cabling chute.

 For the power cables, you should bundle them closely along the bottom of the chassis, in a straight line wherever
possible.

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3.7 Checking after Installation

Before checking the installation, switch off the power supply to avoid any personal injury or damage to the
component due to connection errors.

 Check that the ground line is connected.

 Check that the cables and power input cables are correctly connected.

 Check that all interface cables are laid out inside the equipment room. In the case of external cabling, check that
the lightning resistance socket or network interface lightning protector is connected.

 Check that sufficient airflow is available around the device (over 10 cm).

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Ruijie RG-NBS5100 Series Switches Hardware Installation and Reference Guide System Commissioning

4 System Commissioning

4.1 Establishing the Configuration Environment

Establishing the Configuration Environment

Use the network cable to connect the PC to the switch.

Figure 4-1 Configuration Environment

Connecting the Console Cable

 Connect the one end (RJ-45 port) of the network cable to the network port of the PC.

 Connect the other end (RJ-45 port) of the network cable to any Ethernet port of the switch.

Configuring the Device

Step 1: Start the PC and configure the IP address of the PC as 10.44.77.XXX. (10.44.77.XXX indicates the IP address
which is in the same network as the switch. XXX is in the range of 1 to 255, excluding 200. )

.Step 2: Log in to the switch by accessing the IP address of 10.44.77.200 on a browser. The default password is admin..

4.2 Power-on Startup

Checking before Power-on

 The switch is fully grounded.

 The power cable is correctly connected.

 The power cable is buckled after connected.

 The power supply voltage complies with the requirement of the switch.

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 The console cable is correctly connected; the PC is already started; the parameters are already configured.

Checking after Power-on (Recommended)

After power-on, you are recommended to perform the following checks to ensure the normal operation of follow-up
configurations.

 Check whether the status of the switch indicator is normal.

 Check whether the main program is loaded normally.

 Check whether the service interface forwards data normally.

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Ruijie RG-NBS5100 Series Switches Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Troubleshooting

5 Troubleshooting

5.1 General Troubleshooting Flowchart

5.2 Troubleshooting Common Faults

Symptom Possible Causes Solution

Forgetting the
A password is manually configured but Press the reset button to restore the default
management interface
it is forgotten. settings.
login password
Check whether the power socket is normal.
The Status LED is off The power supply is not enabled, or the
Check whether the power cable is correctly
after power-on. power cable is loosened.
connected.
The connected twisted pair cable is
The RJ45 port is not in
faulty.
connectivity or it is Replace the twisted pair cable.
The length of the cable exceeds 100 m.
erroneous in Check that the port configuration has the common
The port has special configuration that
receiving/transmitting working mode with the connected switch.
has no common working mode with the
frames.
connected switch.
The Rx and Tx ends are connected Switch the Rx and Tx ends of the optical fiber.
reversely. Replace the optical module with one of the
The fiber port cannot The interconnected optical module type matched type.
be connected. does not match. Replace the optical fiber with one of the
The fiber type is not correct. appropriate type.
The length of the optical fiber exceeds Replace the optical fiber with one of the

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that rated of the optical module. appropriate length.

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Ruijie RG-NBS5100 Series Switches Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix A Connectors and Connection Media

Appendix A Connectors and Connection Media

1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Ports

The 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T is a port that supports adaptation of three rates, and automatic MDI/MDIX
Crossover at these three rates.

The 1000BASE-T complies with IEEE 802.3ab, and uses the cable of 100-ohm Category-5 or Supper Category-5 UTP
or STP, which can be up to 100 m.

The 1000BASE-T port uses four pairs of wires for transmission, all of which must be connected. Figure A-1 shows the
connections of the twisted pairs used by the 1000BASE-T port.

Figure A-1 Schematic Diagram for the Four Twisted Pairs of the 1000BASE-T

In addition to the above cables, the 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T can also use 100-ohm Category-3, 4, 5 cables for 10
Mbps, and 100-ohm Category-5 cables for 100 Mbps, both of which can be up to 100 m. 0 shows the pinouts of the
100BASE-TX/10BASE-T.

Figure A-2 Pinouts of the 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T

Figure A-3 shows the straight-through and crossover cable connections for the 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T.

Figure A-3 Connections of the Twisted Pairs of the 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T

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Optical Fiber Connection

For the optical fiber ports, select single-mode or multiple-mode optical fibers for connection according to the fiber
module connected. The connection schematic diagram is shown in Figure A-4:

Figure A-4 Schematic Diagram for optical fiber connection

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Ruijie RG-NBS5100 Series Switches Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix B Mini-GBIC Module

Appendix B Mini-GBIC Module

SFP modules (Mini-GBIC modules) are available to address the requirements of interface types of switch modules. You
can select the Mini-GBIC or SFP+ module to suit your specific needs. Besides the following modules, the 10G SFP+
module also supports the Mini-GBIC-GT module. The models and technical specifications of some Mini-GBIC modules
are listed below for your reference.

Table B-1 Models and Technical Specifications of the 1000M Mini-GBIC Module

Intensity of Intensity of
Wave Length Media Transmitted Light Received
Model DDM (Yes/No)
(nm) Type (dBm) Light (dBm)

Min Max Min Max

MINI-GBIC-SX-MM8
850 MMF No -9.5 -3 -17 0
50

MINI-GBIC-LX-SM13
1310 SMF No -9.5 -3 -20 -3
10

GE-eSFP-SX-MM85
850 MMF Yes -9.5 -3 -17 0
0

GE-eSFP-LX-SM131
1310 SMF Yes -9.5 -3 -20 -3
0

GE-SFP-LX-SM1310 1310 SMF No -9.5 -3 -20 -3

MINI-GBIC-LH40-SM
1310 SMF Yes -2 3 -22 -3
1310

GE-SFP-SX-SM1310
1310 MMF No -10 -5 -17 -3
-BIDI

GE-SFP-SX-SM1550
1550 MMF No -10 -5 -17 -3
-BIDI

GE-SFP-LX20-SM13
1310TX/1550RX SMF Yes -9 -3 -20 -3
10-BIDI

GE-SFP-LX20-SM15
1550TX/1310RX SMF Yes -9 -3 -20 -3
50-BIDI

GE-SFP-LH40-SM13
1310TX/1550RX SMF Yes -5 0 -24 -1
10-BIDI

GE-SFP-LH40-SM15
1550TX/1310RX SMF Yes -5 0 -24 -1
50-BIDI

MINI-GBIC-ZX50-SM
1550 SMF Yes -5 0 -22 -3
1550

MINI-GBIC-ZX80-SM
1550 SMF Yes 0 4.7 -22 -3
1550

MINI-GBIC-ZX100-S 1550 SMF Yes 0 5 -30 -9

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M1550

GE-SFP-SX 850 MMF No -9.5 -3 -17 0

GE-SFP-LX 1310 SMF No -9.5 -3 -20 -3

SFP-MM850 850 MMF No -9.5 -3 -17 0

SFP-SM1310 1310 SMF No -9.5 -3 -20 -3

Table B-2 Models and Technical Specifications of the Mini-GBIC-GT Module

Standard 1000Base-T SFP Type DDM (Yes/No)

1000Base-T Mini-GBIC-GT No

Table B-3 Cabling Specifications of SFP Modules

Maximum
Optical Fiber Media
Model Core Size (μm) Cabling
Type Type
Distance
62.5/125 275m
MINI-GBIC-SX-MM850 LC MMF
50/125 550m
MINI-GBIC-LX-SM1310 LC SMF 9/125 10km
62.5/125 275m
GE-eSFP-SX-MM850 LC MMF
50/125 550m
GE-eSFP-LX-SM1310 LC SMF 9/125 10km
GE-SFP-LX-SM1310 LC SMF 9/125 10km
MINI-GBIC-LH40-SM1310 LC SMF 9/125 40km
GE-SFP-SX-SM1310-BIDI LC MMF 50/125 500m
GE-SFP-SX-SM1550-BIDI LC MMF 50/125 500m
GE-SFP-LX20-SM1310-BIDI LC SMF 9/125 20km
GE-SFP-LX20-SM1550-BIDI LC SMF 9/125 20km
GE-SFP-LH40-SM1310-BIDI LC SMF 9/125 40km
GE-SFP-LH40-SM1550-BIDI LC SMF 9/125 40km
MINI-GBIC-ZX50-SM1550 LC SMF 9/125 50km
MINI-GBIC-ZX80-SM1550 LC SMF 9/125 80km
MINI-GBIC-ZX100-SM1550 LC SMF 9/125 100km
62.5/125 275m
GE-SFP-SX LC MMF
50/125 550m
GE-SFP-LX LC SMF 9/125 10km
Mini-GBIC-GT RJ45 cable Category 5 (or above) UTP/STP 100m

For the optical module with transmission distance exceeding 40 km and more, one on-line optical attenuator should
be added on the link to avoid the overload of the optical receiver when short single-mode optical fibers are used.

The optical module is a laser device. Please take care of your eyes and do not look into the laser beam directly.

To keep the optical module clean, please make sure that the dust cap is mounted when it is not connected to cables.

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Table B-4 Specifications of SFP BIDI Optical Module Pairs

Rate/Distance Module Pairs

GE-SFP-SX-SM1310-BIDI
1000M/500m
GE-SFP-SX-SM1550-BIDI
GE-SFP-LX20-SM1310-BIDI
1000M/20km
GE-SFP-LX20-SM1550-BIDI
GE-SFP-LH40-SM1310-BIDI
1000M /40km
GE-SFP-LH40-SM1550-BIDI

The BIDI modules must be used in pairs (e.g., GE-SFP-LX20-SM1310-BIDI and GE-SFP-LX20-SM1550-BIDI).

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Ruijie RG-NBS5100 Series Switches Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix C Lightning Protection

Appendix C 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.
The lightning protection cable row is fixed on the cabinet, operating table or the wall in the machine room using the line
buttons and screws.

Figure C-1 Schematic Diagram for the Power Arrester

The power arrester is not provided and the user shall purchase it to address the practical requirement.

Precautions for installation:

 Make sure that the PE terminal of the power arrester has been well-grounded;

 After connecting the switch AC power plug to the socket of the power arrester (lightning protection socket), lightning
protection function implements if the RUN LED is Green and the ALARM LED is OFF.

 If the ALARM LED on the power arrester is Red, you shall check what the reason is, poor grounding connection or
the reversed connection of the Null and Live lines: Use the multimeter to check the polarity of the power socket for
the arrester when the LED is Red, if the N line is on the left and the L line is on the right, the arrester PE terminal is
not grounded; if the L line is on the left and the N line is on the right, the polarity of the arrester power cable shall be
reversed; if the LED is still Red, it is confirmed that the arrester PE terminal has not been grounded.

Installing the Ethernet Port Arrester

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During the switch usage, the Ethernet port arrester shall be connected to the switch to prevent the switch damage by
lightning before the outdoor network cable connects to the switch.

Tools: Cross or straight screwdriver, Multimeter, Diagonal pliers

Installation Steps:

 Tear one side of the protection paper for the double-sided adhesive tape and paste the tape to the framework of the
Ethernet port arrester. Tear the other side of the protection paper for the double-sided adhesive tape and paste the
Ethernet port arrester to the switch framework. The paste location for the Ethernet port arrester shall be as close to
the grounding terminal of the switch.

 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.

 According to the description on the Ethernet Port Arrester Hardware Installation Guide, connect the arrester using
the adapter cable(note that the external network cable is connected to the end of IN, while the adapter cable
connected to the switch is connected to the end of OUT) and observe whether the LED on the borad is normal or not.

 Use the nylon button to bundle the power cables.

Figure C-2 Schematic Diagram for the Ethernet port Arrester Installation

The Ethernet port arrester is only for the 10M/100M copper Ethernet ports with the RJ-45 connector;

The Ethernet port arrester is not provided, the user can purchase them to address their own pratical requirements.
For the detailed information during the arrester installation, please refer to Ethenet Port Arrester Hardware
Installation Guide, which contains the technical specification and the maintenance and installation of the arrester.

You may pay attention to the following conditions during the actual installation to avoid influencing the performance of the
Ethernet port arrester:

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 Reversed direction of the arrester installation. You shall connect the external network cable to the “IN” end and
connect the switch Ethernet port to the “OUT” end.

 Poor arrester grounding. The length of the grounding line should be as short as possible to ensure that it is in good
contact with the switch grounding terminal. Use the multimeter to confirm the contact condition after the grounding.

 Incomplete arrester installation. If there is more than one port connected to the peer device on the switch, it needs to
install the arresters on all connection ports for the purpose of the lightning protection.

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Ruijie RG-NBS5100 Series Switches Hardware Installation and Reference Guide Appendix D Cabling Recommendations

Appendix D Cabling Recommendations

When RG-NBS5100 series switches are installed in standard 19-inch racks, route cable bundles upward or downward
along the sides of the rack depends on the actual situation in the equipment room. All cable connectors should be placed
at the bottom of the rack rather than be exposed outside of the cabinet. Power cords should be routed upward or
downward beside the rack close to the location of the DC power distribution cabinet, AC power outlet, or lightning
protection box.

Required Minimum Cable Bend Radius

 The minimum bend radius of a power, communication or flat cable should be 5 times the overall diameter of the
cable. If the cable is constantly bent, plugged or unplugged, the bend radius should be 7 times the overall diameter.

 The minimum bend radius of a coaxial cable should be 7 times the overall diameter of the cable. If the cable is
constantly bent, plugged or unplugged, the bend radius should be 10 times the overall diameter.

 The minimum bend radius of a high-speed cable, such as an SFP+ cable should be 5 times the overall diameter of
the cable. If the cable is constantly bent, plugged or unplugged, the bend radius should be 10 times the overall
diameter.

Required Minimum Fiber Bend Radius

 The diameter of a fiber tray to hold fibers cannot be less than 25 times the diameter of the fiber.

 When moving an optical fiber, the bend radius of the fiber should be equal to or greater than 20 times the diameter of
the fiber.

 During cabling of an optical fiber, the bend radius of the fiber should be equal to or greater than 10 times the
diameter of the fiber.

Precautions for Cable Bundling

 Before bundling cables, correctly mark labels and stick the labels to cables where appropriate.

 Cables should be neatly and properly bundled, as shown in Figure D-1.

Figure D-1 Bundling Cables

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 Route and bundle power, signal, ground cables separately. When the cables are close to each other, cross them.
When power cables run parallel to signal cables, the distance between them must b

 All cable trays and their accessories shall be smooth and free from sharp edges.

 Holes in metal, through which cables pass shall have smooth, well-rounded surfaces or be protected with insulating
bushings.

 Use proper cable ties to bind cables together. Do not tie two or more cable ties to bind cables.

 Cut off excess cable tie cleanly with no sharp edges after bundling cables, as shown in Figure D-2.

Figure D-2 Cutting off Excess Cable Tie

 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

 Wrap up unnecessary or excess cables and bind them to the appropriate rack position, where device operation is not
affected and no damages occur to the device and cables during debugging.

 Do not bind power cords to the rails for moving parts.

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 Leave a certain length of the cable connecting moving parts, such as the ground wire of the cabinet door, to avoid
stress on the cable; when moving parts are in place, ensure the excess cable length shall not contact heat sources,
sharp corners or edges. If heat sources are unavoidable, use high-temperature cables instead.

 When using screws to fasten cable lugs, the bolts or nuts shall be tightened and prevented from loosening, as shown
in Figure D-4.

Figure D-4 Fastening Cable Lugs

Flat washer Spring washer

Note Flat washer
Nut

 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.

 Bundle cables of the same type and running in the same direction into groups. Keep cables clean and straight.

 Cables shall be tied according to the following table.

Diameter of Cable Bundle (mm) Space between Bundles (mm)

10 80 to 150
10 to 30 150 to 200
30 200 to 300

 Do not tie knots for cables or cable bundles.

 The metal parts of the cold-pressed terminal blocks, such as air circuit breakers, shall not be exposed outside of the
blocks.

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Ruijie RG-NBS5100 Series Switches 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. If the pollution source is unavoidable, the machine room should be located on the windward side of the
pollution source perennially with advanced protection.

 The machine room should be at least 3.7km away from the sea or salt lake. Otherwise, the machine room must be
sealed, with air conditioner installed for temperature control. Saline soil cannot be used for construction. Otherwise,
you should select devices with advanced protection against severe environment.

 Do not build the machine room in the proximity of livestock farms. Otherwise, the machine room should be located
on the windward side of the pollution source perennially. The previous livestock house or fertilizer warehouse cannot
be used as the machine room.

 The machine room should be firm enough to withstand severe weather conditions such as windstorm and heavy rain
as well as away from dust. If the dust is unavoidable, keep the door and window away from the pollution source.

 The machine room should be away from the residential area. Otherwise, the machine room should meet the
construction standard in terms of noise.

 Make sure the air vent of the machine room is away from the sewage pipe, septic tank, and sewage treatment tank.
Keep the machine room under positive pressure to prevent corrosive gas from entering the machine room to corrode
components and circuit boards. Keep the machine room away from industrial boiler and heating boiler.

 The machine room had better be on the second floor or above. Otherwise, the machine room floor should be 600mm
higher than the highest flood level ever recorded.

 Make sure there are no cracks or holes in the wall and floor. If there are cable entries in the wall or window, take
proper sealing measures. Ensure that the wall is flat, wear-resistant, and dust-free, which should be up to the
standard for flame retarding, soundproofing, heat absorption, dust reduction, and electromagnetic shielding.

 Keep the door and the window closed to make the machine room sealed.

 The steel door is recommended for soundproofing.

 Sulfur-containing materials are forbidden.

 Pay attention to the location of the air conditioner. Keep the air conditioner from blowing wind straight toward the
device or blowing water drops from the window or air vent toward the device.

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