Ruijie RG-MUX-8LC Installation and operating manual

Transparent Distribution Device
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide
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Date: July 28, 2023
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Preface
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1 Introduction to the Transparent Distribution Device
The RG-MUX series transparent distribution devices are passive devices launched by Ruijie
Networks for simplified optical switching. They are applicable to all-optical network
scenarios.
Boasting CWDM technology and standard 16-wavelength ranging from 1271 nm to 1571 nm with
20 nm increments, this series can extend 10G and 1G optical cables to each room when used
with Ruijie Simplified Optical Ethernet (SOE) solution. The core switches integrate functions of
a combiner, reduce the number of occupied ports on the core side, and support virtual
switching unit (VSU) functions. They meet customer requirements for network construction by
replacing combiners, achieving passive distribution nodes, and reducing the configuration and
O&M workloads of active distribution nodes. When a device fault occurs, the impact of its
replacement on the network is minimized for quick network restoration.
Table 1-1 Description
Model
Name
Dimensions (W x D
x H)
RG-MUX-8LC/LC
8-port transparent distribution device on
the building side. A single port supports
1000M and 10G rates.
149 mm x 140.5 mm x
22 mm (5.87 in. x 5.53
in. x 0.87 in.)
RG-MUX-8LC/LC
-H
8-port transparent distribution device on
the building side. A single port supports
1000M and 10G rates. This low-insert-loss
transparent distribution device can be used
with an optical splitter to support dual
uplinks.
149 mm x 140.5 mm x
22 mm (5.87 in. x 5.53
in. x 0.87 in.)
RG-MUX-EXT
Expansion module of the transparent
distribution device on the building side,
which is also an optical splitter. It supports
2:N dual uplinks and is equipped with patch
cables.
149 mm x 140.5 mm x
22 mm (5.87 in. x 5.53
in. x 0.87 in.)
RG-MUX-BOX
Chassis for the transparent distribution
device on the building side with six slots. It
is fit for the 8-port transparent distribution
442 mm x 50 mm x 58
mm (17.4 in. x 1.97 in. x
2.28 in.)

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device or optical splitter.
Caution
The transparent distribution devices must be used with Ruijie CWDM transceivers.
1.1 RG-MUX-8LC/LC
1.1.2 Specifications
Table 1-2 Specifications
Model
RG-MUX-8LC/LC
Description
8-port transparent distribution device on the building side. A single
port supports 1000M and 10G rates.
Center Wavelength
1271 nm to 1571 nm (CWDM)
Channel Spacing
20 nm
Channel Bandwidth
±6 nm
Insertion Loss
< 3.7 dB
Return Loss
> 45 dB
Polarization
Dependent Loss
< 0.3 dB
Adjacent Channel
Isolation
> 25 dB
Non-adjacent
Channel Isolation
> 35 dB
Connector
LC/UPC
Operating
Temperature
0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F) at the altitude of 0 m to 1800 m (0 ft. to
5905.51 ft.)
Storage
–40°C to +85°C (–40°F to +185°F)

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Temperature
Operating Humidity
5% RH to 95% RH (non-condensing)
Storage Humidity
5% RH to 95% RH (non-condensing)
Standards
GR-1221-Core and GR-1209-Core
Net Weight
< 0.25 kg (0.55 lbs)
1.1.3 Appearance
Integrating one group of CWDM 16-wavelength passive demultiplexer, RG-MUX-8LC/LC
supports eight access ports and accommodates one input port.
Figure 1-2 RG-MUX-8LC/LC
Figure 1-3 Front Panel

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Figure 1-4 Rear Panel
Figure 1-5 Product Label
1.2 RG-MUX-8LC/LC-H
1.2.1 Specifications
Table 1-3 Specifications
Model
RG-MUX-8LC/LC-H
Description
8-port transparent distribution switch on the building side. A single
port supports 1000M and 10G rates.
Center Wavelength
1271 nm to 1571 nm (CWDM)
Channel Spacing
20 nm
Channel Bandwidth
±6 nm

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Insertion Loss
< 2.6 dB
Return Loss
> 45 dB
Polarization
Dependent Loss
< 0.3 dB
Adjacent Channel
Isolation
> 25 dB
Non-adjacent
Channel Isolation
> 35 dB
Connector
LC/UPC
Operating
Temperature
–0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F, altitude: 0 ft. to 5905.51 ft.)
Storage
Temperature
–40°C to +85°C (–40°F to +185°F)
Operating Humidity
5% RH to 95% RH (non-condensing)
Storage Humidity
5% RH to 95% RH (non-condensing)
Standard
GR-1221-Core and GR-1209-Core
Net Weight
< 0.25 kg (0.551 lbs)
1.2.2 Appearance
Integrating one group of CWDM 16-wavelength passive demultiplexer, RG-MUX-8LC/LC-H
supports eight access ports, and has one input port with low insertion loss.

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Figure 1-6 RG-MUX-8LC/LC-H
Figure 1-7 Front Panel
Figure 1-8 Rear Panel

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Figure 1-9 Product Label
1.3 RG-MUX-EXT
1.3.1 Specifications
Table 1-4 Specifications
Model
RG-MUX-EXT
Description
Expansion module of the transparent distribution device on the
building side, which is also an optical splitter. It supports 2:N dual
uplinks and is equipped with patch cables.
Wavelength Range
1271 nm to 1571 nm
Channel Spacing
20 nm
Channel Bandwidth
±6 nm
Insertion Loss
< 4.2 dB
Return Loss
> 45 dB
Polarization
Dependent Loss
< 0.3 dB
Connector
LC/UPC

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Operating
Temperature
0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F, altitude: 0 ft. to 5905.51 ft.)
Storage
Temperature
–40°C to +85°C (–40°F to +185°F)
Operating Humidity
5% RH to 95% RH (non-condensing)
Storage Humidity
5% RH to 95% RH (non-condensing)
Standard
GR-1221-Core and GR-1209-Core
Net Weight
< 0.15 kg (0.33 lbs)
1.3.2 Appearance
The RG-MUX-EXT is applied to VSU scenarios, providing two uplink output ports.
Figure 1-10 RG-MUX-EXT
Installation location: standard 19-inch rack on the building side. Wall-mounting is also
supported.

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Figure 1-11 Front Panel
Figure 1-12 Rear Panel
Figure 1-13 Product Label
1.4 RG-MUX-BOX
1.4.1 Specifications
Table 1-5 Specifications
Model
RG-MUX-BOX
Description
Chassis for transparent distribution device on the building side

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with six slots, which is fit for 8-port transparent distribution device
or splitter.
Operating
Temperature
–40°C to +85°C (–40°F to +185°F)
Storage
Temperature
–40°C to +85°C (–40°F to +185°F)
Operating Humidity
5% RH to 95% RH
Storage Humidity
5% RH to 95% RH
Net Weight
0.9 kg (1.98 lbs)
1.4.2 Appearance
The chassis is suitable for the transparent distribution device and optical splitter. It requires a
19 RU rack for installation. The chassis is accompanied by a filler panel. Remove the filler
panel from the chassis, and then install the transparent distribution device or optical splitter.
Figure 1-14RG-MUX-BOX
Installation location: standard 19-inch rack on the building side. Wall-mounting is also
supported.

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Figure 1-15 Front Panel
Figure 1-16 Rear Panel
Figure 1-17 Product Label
1.5 CWDM Transceivers
Note
CWDM transceivers on the core side are used with the corresponding switch, while
access CWDM transceivers are used with transparent distribution device and access
switch.

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The number of access CWDM transceiver module must match the port number of the
transparent distribution device. For instance, the CWDM transceiver of Access 1 should
be connected to Output Port 1 of the corresponding transparent distribution device.
Note
The CWDM transceivers (SFG-LR-SM and SFX-LR-SM) on the core side, should be plugged
into the core switch in the core equipment room, and be connected to the transparent
distribution device installed in the weak power room of the building through the input port.
1.5.1 SFG-LR-SM
The SFG 1G CWDM transceiver is on the core side with simplex and single-mode optical cable.
The optical cable is 10 km (6.21 mi.) long and supports eight wavelengths for eight access
devices, using LC connector.
1.5.2 SFX-LR-SM
The SFX 10G CWDM transceiver is on the core side with simplex and single-mode optical cable.
The optical cable is 10 km (6.21 mi.) long and supports eight wavelengths for eight access
devices, using LC connector.

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1.5.3 GE-SFP-LR(A1-8)-H
The GE-SFP-LR(A1-8)-H is a group of eight high-power 1G CWDM transceivers on the access
side with eight wavelengths and single-mode optical cables. The optical cables are 10 km (6.21
mi.les) long, using LC connector.
The eight CWDM transceivers are listed below:
Series
SFP Model
Label
Rate
GE-SFP-LR(A1-8)-H
GE-SFP-LR-SM1431-A1-H
Access 1
1 Gbps
GE-SFP-LR-SM1451-A2-H
Access 2
1 Gbps
GE-SFP-LR-SM1471-A3-H
Access 3
1 Gbps
GE-SFP-LR-SM1491-A4-H
Access 4
1 Gbps
GE-SFP-LR-SM1511-A5-H
Access 5
1 Gbps
GE-SFP-LR-SM1531-A6-H
Access 6
1 Gbps
GE-SFP-LR-SM1551-A7-H
Access 7
1 Gbps
GE-SFP-LR-SM1571-A8-H
Access 8
1 Gbps
1.5.4 GE-SFP-LR(A1-4)-H
The GE-SFP-LR(A1-4)-H is a group of four high-power 1G CWDM transceivers on the access
side with four wavelengths and single-mode optical cables. The optical cables are 10 km (6.21
miles) long, using the LC connector.
Four CWDM transceivers are listed below:
Series
SFP Model
Label
Rate
GE-SFP-LR(A1-4)-H
GE-SFP-LR-SM1431-A1-H
Access 1
1 Gbps
GE-SFP-LR-SM1451-A2-H
Access 2
1 Gbps
GE-SFP-LR-SM1471-A3-H
Access 3
1 Gbps
GE-SFP-LR-SM1491-A4-H
Access 4
1 Gbps

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1.5.5 XG-SFP-LR(A1-8)-H
The XG-SFP-LR(A1-8)-H is a group of eight high-power 10G CWDM transceivers on the access
side, with eight wavelengths and single-mode optical cables. The optical cables are 10 km
(6.21 miles) long, using the LC connector.
Eight CWDM transceivers are listed below:
Series
SFP+ Model
Label
Rate
XG-SFP-LR(A1-8)-H
XG-SFP-LR-SM1431-A1-H
Access 1
10 Gbps
XG-SFP-LR-SM1451-A2-H
Access 2
10 Gbps
XG-SFP-LR-SM1471-A3-H
Access 3
10 Gbps
XG-SFP-LR-SM1491-A4-H
Access 4
10 Gbps
XG-SFP-LR-SM1511-A5-H
Access 5
10 Gbps
XG-SFP-LR-SM1531-A6-H
Access 6
10 Gbps
XG-SFP-LR-SM1551-A7-H
Access 7
10 Gbps
XG-SFP-LR-SM1571-A8-H
Access 8
10 Gbps
1.5.6 XG-SFP-LR(A1-4)-H
The XG-SFP-LR(A1-4)-H is a group of four high-power 10G CWDM transceivers on the access
side, with four wavelengths and single-mode optical cables. The optical cables are 10 km (6.21
mi.) long, using LC connector.
The four CWDM transceivers are listed below:
Series
SFP+ Model
Label
Rate
XG-SFP-LR(A1-4)
-H
XG-SFP-LR-SM1431-A1-H
Access 1
10 Gbps
XG-SFP-LR-SM1451-A2-H
Access 2
10 Gbps
XG-SFP-LR-SM1471-A3-H
Access 3
10 Gbps
XG-SFP-LR-SM1491-A4-H
Access 4
10 Gbps

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XG-SFP-LR-SM1511-A5-H
Access 5
10 Gbps
XG-SFP-LR-SM1531-A6-H
Access switch 6
10 Gbps
XG-SFP-LR-SM1551-A7-H
Access 7
10 Gbps
XG-SFP-LR-SM1571-A8-H
Access 8
10 Gbps
1.5.7 XG-SFP-LR(A1-8)
The XG-SFP-LR(A1-8) is a group of eight low-power 10G CWDM transceivers on the access
side, with eight wavelengths and single-mode optical cables. The optical cables are 10 km
(6.21 miles) long, using LC connector.
Eight CWDM transceivers are listed below:
Series
SFP+ Model
Number
Rate
XG-SFP-LR(A1-8)
XG-SFP-LR-SM1431-A1
Access 1
10 Gbps
XG-SFP-LR-SM1451-A2
Access 2
10 Gbps
XG-SFP-LR-SM1471-A3
Access 3
10 Gbps
XG-SFP-LR-SM1491-A4
Access 4
10 Gbps
XG-SFP-LR-SM1511-A5
Access 5
10 Gbps
XG-SFP-LR-SM1531-A6
Access 6
10 Gbps
XG-SFP-LR-SM1551-A7
Access 7
10 Gbps
XG-SFP-LR-SM1571-A8
Access 8
10 Gbps
1.5.8 XG-SFP-LR(A1-4)
The XG-SFP-LR(A1-4) is a group of low-power 10G CWDM transceivers on the access side
with four wavelengths and single-mode optical cables. The optical cables are 10 km (6.21 mi.)
long, using the LC connector.
Four CWDM transceivers are listed below:

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Series
SFP+ Model
Number
Rate
XG-SFP-LR(A1-4)
XG-SFP-LR-SM1431-A1
Access 1
10 Gbps
XG-SFP-LR-SM1451-A2
Access 2
10 Gbps
XG-SFP-LR-SM1471-A3
Access 3
10 Gbps
XG-SFP-LR-SM1491-A4
Access 4
10 Gbps