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Table of Content
Getting Started...............................................................................................6
1.1 About RGS-PR9000 .............................................................................................6
1.2 Software Features ................................................................................................6
1.3 Hardware Specifications .......................................................................................7
Hardware Overview........................................................................................8
2.1 Front Panel...........................................................................................................8
2.1.1 Ports and Connectors.......................................................................................8
2.1.2 LED..................................................................................................................9
2.2 Rear Panel .........................................................................................................10
Hardware Installation...................................................................................11
3.1 Rack-mount Installation ...................................................................................... 11
3.2 Module Installation..............................................................................................12
3.2.1 RJ-45 Module.................................................................................................12
3.2.2 SFP Module....................................................................................................12
3.2.3 10G SFP+ Module..........................................................................................13
3.2.4 Power Module ................................................................................................14
3.3 Wiring.................................................................................................................14
3.3.1 Grounding......................................................................................................15
3.3.2 Fault Relay.....................................................................................................15
3.3.3 Redundant Power Inputs ................................................................................15
3.4 Connection.........................................................................................................15
3.4.1 Cables............................................................................................................15
3.4.2 SFP................................................................................................................18
3.4.3 O-Ring/O-Chain..............................................................................................18
Redundancy .................................................................................................21
4.1 O-Ring................................................................................................................21
4.1.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................21
4.1.2 Configurations................................................................................................21
4.2 O-Chain..............................................................................................................23
4.2.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................23
4.2.2 Configurations................................................................................................23
4.3 MRP...................................................................................................................24
4.3.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................24

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4.3.2 Configurations................................................................................................24
4.4 STP/RSTP/MSTP...............................................................................................25
4.4.1 STP/RSTP......................................................................................................25
4.4.2 MSTP.............................................................................................................28
4.4.3 CIST...............................................................................................................32
4.5 Fast Recovery....................................................................................................33
Management.................................................................................................35
5.1 Basic Settings.....................................................................................................36
5.1.1 System Information.........................................................................................37
5.1.2 Admin & Password .........................................................................................38
5.1.3 Authentication.................................................................................................38
5.1.4 IP Settings......................................................................................................39
5.1.5 IPv6 Settings..................................................................................................40
5.1.6 HTTPS...........................................................................................................41
5.1.7 SSH ...............................................................................................................42
5.1.8 LLDP..............................................................................................................42
5.1.9 Modbus TCP ..................................................................................................46
5.1.10 Backup/Restore Configurations ......................................................................46
5.1.11 Firmware Update............................................................................................46
5.2 DHCP Server......................................................................................................47
5.2.1 Basic Settings.................................................................................................47
5.2.2 Dynamic Client List.........................................................................................47
5.2.3 Client List.......................................................................................................47
5.2.4 Relay Agent....................................................................................................48
5.3 Port Setting.........................................................................................................50
5.3.1 Port Control....................................................................................................51
5.3.2 Port Trunk.......................................................................................................52
5.3.4 Loop Gourd....................................................................................................57
5.4 VLAN..................................................................................................................58
5.4.1 VLAN Membership .........................................................................................58
5.4.2 Port Configurations.........................................................................................59
5.4.3 Private VLAN..................................................................................................68
5.5 SNMP.................................................................................................................70
5.5.1 SNMP System Configurations.........................................................................70
5.5.2 SNMP Community Configurations...................................................................72
5.5.3 SNMP User Configurations.............................................................................73
5.5.4 SNMP Group Configurations...........................................................................74

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5.5.5 SNMP View Configurations.............................................................................75
5.5.6 SNMP Access Configurations.........................................................................76
5.6 Traffic Prioritization.............................................................................................77
5.6.1 Storm Control .................................................................................................77
5.6.2 Port Classification...........................................................................................78
5.6.3 Port Tag Remaking.........................................................................................80
5.6.4 Port DSCP......................................................................................................80
5.6.5 Port Policing...................................................................................................82
5.6.6 Queue Policing...............................................................................................83
5.6.7 QoS Egress Port Scheduler and Shapers.......................................................84
5.6.8 Port Scheduled...............................................................................................86
5.6.9 Port Shaping ..................................................................................................87
5.6.10 DSCP Based QoS..........................................................................................87
5.6.11 DSCP Translation...........................................................................................88
5.6.12 DSCP Classification........................................................................................88
5.6.13 QoS Control List.............................................................................................89
5.6.14 QoS Counters.................................................................................................91
5.6.15 QCL Status.....................................................................................................92
5.7 Multicast.............................................................................................................93
5.7.1 IGMP Snooping..............................................................................................93
5.7.2 VLAN Configurations of IGMP Snooping.........................................................94
5.7.3 IGMP Snooping Status....................................................................................95
5.7.4 Groups Information of IGMP Snooping............................................................95
5.8 Security..............................................................................................................96
5.8.1 Remote Control Security Configurations .........................................................96
5.8.2 Device Binding ...............................................................................................97
5.8.3 ACL..............................................................................................................102
5.8.4 AAA.............................................................................................................. 113
5.8.5 RADIUS Server............................................................................................ 113
5.8.6 NAS (802.1x)................................................................................................ 119
5.9 Alerts................................................................................................................129
5.9.1 Fault Alarm...................................................................................................129
5.9.2 System Warning...........................................................................................129
5.10 Monitor and Diag..............................................................................................132
5.10.1 MAC Table....................................................................................................132
5.10.2 Port Statistics................................................................................................135
5.10.3 Port Mirroring................................................................................................137

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5.10.4 System Log Information................................................................................138
5.10.5 Cable Diagnostics.........................................................................................139
5.10.6 SFP Monitor.................................................................................................140
5.10.7 Ping..............................................................................................................141
5.11 Synchronization................................................................................................142
5.12 Troubleshooting................................................................................................144
5.12.1 Factory Defaults...........................................................................................144
5.12.2 System Reboot.............................................................................................144
5.13 Command Line Interface Management .............................................................145

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Getting Started
1.1 About RGS-PR9000
RGS-PR9000 is a
rack-mount modular
Ethernet switch with 4 slots,
which support up to 24
10/100/1000BaseT(X) and
8 10Gigabit Ethernet ports.
Featuring Layer 3 for faster forwarding via hardware, the switch is designed for power
substation application and rolling stock application, fully compliant with the requirement of IEC
61850-3 and IEEE 1613. With completely support for Ethernet redundancy protocols such as
O-Ring (recovery time < 30ms over 250 units of connection) and MSTP (RSTP/STP
compatible), the switch can protect your mission-critical applicationsfrom network interruptions
or temporary malfunctions with its fast recovery technology. Featuring a wide operating
temperature from -40oC to 85oC (If use 10G SFP module then operating temperature is -20oC
~ 60oC), RGS-PR9000 can be managed centrally and conveniently via Open-Vision, web
browsers, Telnet and console (CLI) configuration, making it one of the most reliable choice for
highly-managed and Fiber Ethernet power substation and rolling stock application.
1.2 Software Features
Supports GRE (Generic Routing Encapsulation) tunneling protocol
Supports O-Ring (recovery time < 30ms over 250 units of connection) and
MSTP(RSTP/STP compatible) for Ethernet redundancy
Supports Open-Ring to interoperate with other vendors’ring technology in open
architecture
Supports O-Chain to allow multiple redundant network rings
Supports standard IEC 62439-2 MRP (Media Redundancy Protocol) function
Supports IEEE 1588v2 clock synchronization
Supports IPV6 new internet protocol version
Supports Modbus TCP protocol
Supports priority-tagged frames to be received by specific IEDs
Supports IEEE 802.3az Energy-Efficient Ethernet technology
Provides HTTPS/SSH protocols to enhance network security
Supports SMTP client

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Supports IP-based bandwidth management
Supports application-based QoS management
Supports Device Binding security function
Supports DOS/DDOS auto prevention
Supports IGMP v2/v3 (IGMP snooping support) to filter multicast traffic
Supports SNMP v1/v2c/v3 & RMON & 802.1Q VLAN network management
Supports ACL, TACACS+ and 802.1x user authentication for security
Supports 10K Bytes Jumbo Frame
Supports multiple notifications for incidents
Supports management via Web-based interfaces, Telnet, Console (CLI), and Windows
utility (Open-Vision)
Support LLDP Protocol
1.3 Hardware Specifications
Modular design
Redundant DC power inputs
19-inch rack mountable design
Compliant with IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613
Houses 3 x 10/100/1000Base-T(X) RJ-45 modules for up to 24 ports
Houses 3 x 100/1000Base-X SFP modules for up to 24 ports
Houses 1 x 10G SFP+ module for up to 4 ports
Operating temperature: -40 to 85oC (-20 to 60oC when using 10G SFP module)
Operating humidity: 5% to 95%, non-condensin
Dimensions 442 (W) x 346 (D) x 46 (H) mm

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Hardware Overview
2.1 Front Panel
2.1.1 Ports and Connectors
RGS-PR9000 provides one 10 Gigabit module slot and three 10/100/1000Base-T slots to
enable different modular combinations based on your needs. ORing provides four 10 Gigabit
modules and six Gigabit Ethernet modules for you to make the best of the RGS-PR9000
switch in line with your demand. For applications requiring long-distance data transmission,
ORing also provides several fiber modules to meet your needs. Please refer to the following
table for available modules.
The modules are not hot-swappable. Be sure to turn off power before changing
modules, otherwise the system will not detect newly inserted modules.
Modules
Description
SWM-02GP+
2-port 10G SFP module with
2x1000/10GBase-F(X), SFP socket
10Gigabit
SWM-04GP+
4-port 10G SFP module with
4x1000/10GBase-F(X) SFP ports
SWM-22GTP+
4-port 10Gigabit module with
2x10/100/1000/10GBase-T(X) ports and
2x1000/10GBase-F(X) SFP ports
SWM-40GT+
4-port 10Gigabit module with
4x10/100/1000/10GBase-T(X) ports
SWM-80GT
8-port Gigabit Ethernet switch module with
8x10/100/1000Base-T(X) ports
Gigabit Ethernet
module
SWM-08GP
8-port Gigabit fiber module with
8x100/1000Base-X, SFP socket
Gigabit fiber
module
SWM-04GF-MM/SS-SC
4-port Gigabit fiber module with
4x1000Base-F(X) SC Fiber ports
SWM-04GF-MM/SS-ST
4-port Gigabit fiber module with
4x1000Base-F(X) ST Fiber ports
SWM-06GF-MM/SS-LC
6-port Gigabit fiber module with
6x1000Base-F(X) LC Fiber ports
SWM-06GF-MM/SS-MTRJ
6-port Gigabit fiber module with
6x1000Base-F(X) MTRJ Fiber ports
SWM-04FX-MM/SS-SC
4-port fiber module with 4x100Base-FX SC
Fiber ports
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SWM-04FX-MM/SS-ST
4-port fiber module with 4x100Base-FX ST
Fiber ports
SWM-06FX-MM/SS-LC
6-port fiber module with 6x100Base-FX LC
Fiber ports
SWM-06FX-MM/SS-MTRJ
6-port fiber module with 6x100Base-FX
MTRJ Fiber ports
1. System indication LEDs: PWR/PWR1/PWR2/R.M/Ring/Fault/DEF
2. Port status LEDs: LINK/SPD/FDX/port number
3. Console port
4. Buttons: Rest/LED Mode (Press Reset for 3 seconds to reset and 5 seconds to return to
factory default. To change port LED mode, press the Mode button)
5. RJ-45/SFP module slots
6. 10G SFP module solot
2.1.2 LED
LED
Color
Status
Description
PWR
Green
On
DC power on
Blinking
Upgrading firmware
PW1
Green
On
DC power module 1 activated
PW2
Green
On
DC power module 2 activated
R.M
Green
On
Ring Master
Ring
Green
On
Ring enabled
Slowly blinking
Ring structure is broken (i.e.
part of the ring is
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Fast blinking
Ring disabled
Fault
Amber
On
Errors (power failure or port
malfunctioning)
DEF
Green
On
System reset to default
RMT
Green
On
Accessed remotely
LNK
Green
On
Port link up
SPD
Green
Blinking
Data transmitted
FDX
Amber
On
Port works under full duplex.
2.2 Rear Panel
On the rear panel of the switch sit two panel module slots and one terminal block. The terminal
blocks include two power pairs for redundant power supply.
1. Power panel modules
2. Terminal block
Note :
RLY COM–Relay Com
RLY NO –Relay Normal Open
RLY NC –Relay Normal Close

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Hardware Installation
3.1 Rack-mount Installation
The switch comes with two rack-mount kits to allow you to fasten the switch to a rack in any
environments.
Follow the following steps to install the switch to a rack.
Step 1: Install left and right front mounting brackets to the switch using 4 M3 screws on each
side provided with switch.
Step 2: With front brackets orientated in front of the rack, nest front and rear brackets together.
Fasten together using remaining M4 screws into counter sunk holes.
Step 3: Fasten the front mounting bracket to the front of the rack.

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3.2 Module Installation
3.2.1 RJ-45 Module
Each RGS-PR9000 series switch supports maximum three RJ-45 modules, giving you a total
of 24 RJ-45 ports. Follow the steps bellows for installation.
Step 1: Switch off the power of the switch.
Step 2: Insert the modules in Slot 1, 2, and 3 respectively.
Step 3: Switch on the power of the switch
3.2.2 SFP Module
Each RGS-PR9000 series switch supports maximum three SFP modules, giving you a total of
24 SFP ports. Follow the steps bellows for installation.
Step 1: Switch off the power of the switch.
Step 2: Insert the modules in Slot 1, 2, and 3 respectively.
Step 3: Switch on the power of the switch

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3.2.3 10G SFP+ Module
Each RGS-PR9000 series switch supports one 10G SFP+ module, giving you a total of 4 10G
ports. Follow the steps bellows for installation. ORing provides several 10G module options,
including SWM-02GP+, SWM-04GP+, SWM-22GTP+, and SWM-40GT+. The module can be
plugged into the 10-Gigabit Ethernet port of the switch and links the switch with a fiber-optic
network.
Follow the steps bellows for installation.
Step 1: Switch off the power of the switch.
Step 2: Insert the modules in Slot 4.
Step 3: Switch on the power of the switch
1. The 10G slot can only accommodate a 10Gmodule; therefore, do not insert
the 10G module in other slots or non-10Gigabit modules in the 10G slot.
2. Removing and installing an Ethernet module can shorten its useful life. Do
not remove and insert the modules more oftenthan is absolutely necessary.

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3.2.4 Power Module
Each RGS-PR9000 series switch supports maximum two power modules. Follow the steps
bellows for installation.
Step 1: Switch off the power of the switch.
Step 2: Insert the modules in Power 1 and 2 slots respectively.
Step 3: Switch on the power of the switch
3.3 Wiring
WARNING
Do not disconnect modules or wires unless power has been switched off or the
area is known to be non-hazardous. The devices may only be connected to the
supply voltage shown on the type plate.
ATTENTION
1. Be sure to disconnect the power cord before installing and/or wiring your
switches.
2. Calculate the maximum possible current in each power wire and common
wire. Observe all electrical codes dictating the maximum current allowable
for each wire size.
3. If the current goes above the maximum ratings, the wiring could overheat,
causing serious damage to your equipment.
4. Use separate paths to route wiring for power and devices. If power wiring
and device wiring paths must cross, make sure the wires are
perpendicular at the intersection point.
5. Do not run signal or communications wiring and power wiring through the
same wire conduit. To avoid interference, wires with different signal
characteristics should be routed separately.
6. You can use the type of signal transmitted through a wire to determine
which wires should be kept separate. The rule of thumb is that wiring
sharing similar electrical characteristics can be bundled together
7. You should separate input wiring from output wiring
8. It is advised to label the wiring to all devices in the system

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3.3.1 Grounding
Grounding and wire routing help limit the effects of noise due to electromagnetic interference
(EMI). Run the ground connection from the ground screws to the grounding surface prior to
connecting devices.
3.3.2 Fault Relay
The relay contact of the 2-pin terminal block connector is used to detect user-configured
events. The two wires attached to the fault contacts form an open circuit when a
user-configured event is triggered. If a user-configured event does not occur, the fault circuit
remains closed.
3.3.3 Redundant Power Inputs
The RGS-PR9000 series support dual redundant power supplies, Power Supply 1 (PWR1)
and Power Supply 2 (PWR2). The connections for PWR1, PWR2 and the RELAY are located
on the terminal block.
Step 1: Insert the negative/positive DC wires into the V-/V+ terminals, respectively.
Step 2: To keep the DC wires from pulling loose, use a small flat-blade screwdriver to tighten
the wire-clamp screws on the front of the terminal block connector.
Step 3: Insert the plastic terminal block connector prongs into the terminal block receptor.
3.4 Connection
3.4.1 Cables
1000/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Pin Assignments
RGS-PR9000 comes with standard Ethernet ports. According to the link type, the switch uses
CAT 3, 4, 5,5e UTP cables to connect to any other network devices (PCs, servers, switches,
routers, or hubs). Please refer to the following table for cable specifications.

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Cable Types and Specifications:
Cable
Type
Max. Length
Connector
10BASE-T
Cat. 3, 4, 5 100-ohm
UTP 100 m (328 ft)
RJ-45
100BASE-TX
Cat. 5 100-ohm UTP
UTP 100 m (328 ft)
RJ-45
1000BASE-TX
Cat. 5/Cat. 5e 100-ohm
UTP
UTP 100 m (328ft)
RJ-45
With 1000/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T cables, pins 1 and 2 are used for transmitting data, and
pins 3 and 6 are used for receiving data.
10/100 Base-T RJ-45 PinAssignments:
Pin Number
Assignment
1
TD+
2
TD-
3
RD+
4
Not used
5
Not used
6
RD-
7
Not used
8
Not used
1000 Base-T RJ-45 PinAssignments:
Pin Number
Assignment
1
BI_DA+
2
BI_DA-
3
BI_DB+
4
BI_DC+
5
BI_DC-
6
BI_DB-
7
BI_DD+
8
BI_DD-
The RGS-PR9000 series switches support auto MDI/MDI-X operation. You can use a cable to
connect the switch to a PC. The table below shows the 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX MDI and
MDI-X port pin outs.

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10/100 Base-T MDI/MDI-X PinAssignments:
Pin Number
MDI port
MDI-X port
1
TD+(transmit)
RD+(receive)
2
TD-(transmit)
RD-(receive)
3
RD+(receive)
TD+(transmit)
4
Not used
Not used
5
Not used
Not used
6
RD-(receive)
TD-(transmit)
7
Not used
Not used
8
Not used
Not used
1000 Base-T MDI/MDI-X PinAssignments:
Pin Number
MDI port
MDI-X port
1
BI_DA+
BI_DB+
2
BI_DA-
BI_DB-
3
BI_DB+
BI_DA+
4
BI_DC+
BI_DD+
5
BI_DC-
BI_DD-
6
BI_DB-
BI_DA-
7
BI_DD+
BI_DC+
8
BI_DD-
BI_DC-
Note: “+” and “-” signs represent the polarity of the wires that make up each wire pair.
RS-232 port wiring
RGS-PR9000 can be managed via console ports using a RS-232 cable which can be found in
the package. You can connect the port to a PC via the RS-232 cable with a DB-9 female
connector. The DB-9 female connector of the RS-232 cable should be connected the PC while
the other end of the cable (RJ-45 connector) should be connected to the console port of the
switch.
PC pin out (male) assignment
RS-232 with DB9 female connector
DB9 to RJ 45
Pin #2 RD
Pin #2 TD
Pin #2
Pin #3 TD
Pin #3 RD
Pin #3
Pin #5 GD
Pin #5 GD
Pin #5

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3.4.2 SFP
The switch comes with fiber optical ports that can connect to other devices using SFP modules.
The fiber optical ports are in multi-mode (0 to 550M, 850 nm with 50/125 µm, 62.5/125 µm fiber)
and single-mode with LC connectors. Please remember that the TX port of Switch Ashould be
connected to the RX port of Switch B.
SwitchA Switch B
3.4.3 O-Ring/O-Chain
O-Ring
You can connect three or more switches to form a ring topology to gain network redundancy
capabilities through the following steps.
1. Connect each switch to form a daisy chain using an Ethernet cable.
2. Set one of the connected switches to be the master and make sure the port setting of each
connected switch on the management page corresponds to the physical ports connected. For
infomration about the port setting, please refer to 4.1.2 Configurations.
3. Connect the last switch to the first switch to form a ring topology.
Fiber
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Coupling Ring
If you already have two O-Ring topologies and would like to connect the rings, you can form
them into a couping ring. All you need to do is select two switches from each ring to be
connected, for example, switch A and B from Ring 1 and switch C and D from ring 2. Decide
which port on each switch to be used as the coupling port and then link them together, for
example, port 1 of switch A to port 2 of switch C and port 1 of switch B to port 2 of switch D.
Then, enable Coupling Ring option by checking the checkbox on the management page and
select the coupling ring in correspondance to the connected port. For more inforamtion on port
setting, please refer to 4.1.2 Configurations. Once the setting is completed, one of the
connections will act as the main path while the other will act as the backup path.
Dual Homing
If you want to connect your ring topology to a RSTP network environment, you can use dual
homing. Choose two switches (Switch A & B) from the ringfor connecting to the switches in the
RSTP network (Ciscos switches). The connection of one of the switches (Switch A or B) will
act as the primary path, while the other will act as the backup path that is activated when the
Switch A
Switch B
Switch C
Switch D
Main Path
Backup Path
O-Ring
O-Ring
O-Ring