Ruijie RG-N18000-X Series Installation and operating manual

Ruijie RG-N18000-X Series Switches
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide
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Date: 2022-01-10
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1 Product Overview
RG-N18000-Xseries switchesareRuijie-developednext-generationcoreswitches.Based onmatrixseparation,theyuse
the Clos architectureandsupportalarge buffer. They supportdual supervisormodulesand redundancyof power
modules,switchfabricmodules,andfanmodules.
The RG-N18018-X: has 18transverseslots,andprovides dualsupervisormodules,16linecardslots,16power
modules,sixswitchfabricmodules,andthreefan modules.
The RG-N18010-X: has 10transverseslots,supportsdualsupervisormodules,eightlinecard slots,eightpower
modules,sixswitchfabricmodules andthreefanmodules.
The RG-N18006-X: has sixtransverse slots,supports dual supervisormodules,fourlinecardslots,four power
modules,sixswitchfabricmodules,andthree fan modules.
1.1 RG-N18018-X
Specifications
Model
RG-N18018-X
Module Slot
Two supervisormodule slots,16 linecard slots,and sixswitch fabric moduleslots
Supervisor Module
M18000X-CM II
M18000X-CM II-C
M18000X-CM X
Supervisor Module
Redundancy
Supported
Switch Fabric
Module
M18018X-FE-C II
M18018X-FE-C V
M18018X-FE-D II
M18018X-FE-E IV
Line Card
M18000X-36CQ-CB
M18000X-36QXS-CB
M18000X-18CQ-CB
M18000X-48XS2CQ-CB
M18000X-48XS-CB
M18000X-18QXS18CQ-CB
M18000X-12QXS12CQ-CB
M18000X- 6QXS6CQ-CB
M18000X- 48XT2CQ-CB
M18000X-32CQ-DB
M18000X-48CQ-CE
M18000X-48DC-CE
Hot Swapping
Supported
PowerModule
RG-PA2700I:
100V AC to 105 VAC, power:1,200 W
105V AC to 176 VAC, power:1,450 W
176V AC to 200 VAC, power:2,400 W
200V AC to 240 VAC, power:2,700 W
RG-PD2400I:
–40VDC to –72 V DC, power:2,400 W
HVDC Power Supply
RG-PA2700I: 192 V DCto 350 V DC, power: 2,700 W
The power module supports reversible HVDC. When the equipment room uses HVDC,
the HVDC-supported PDU mustbe provided.You mustfirstinsertthepowercore into the
power receivingport of the switch, andthen insertthe power cord into the PDU. Do not
do it in a reverseway.
Power Module
Redundancy
Powermodules ofthe same model areusedfor redundancy.
Fan Module
M18018X-FAN
EMC Standards
GB9254-2008CLASSA
Safety Regulation
Compliance
GB4943-2011

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Operating
Temperature
0°Cto 40°C(32°F to 104°F)
Storage
Temperature
–40°Cto +70°C(–40°F to +158°F)
Operating Humidity
10%to 90%RH (non-condensing)
Altitude
Long-term operationaltitude:3,000m (3,280yd) at 35°C (95°F)
The temperature decreasesby1°C (33.8°F) as thealtituderanging from 3,000 m(3,280 yd) to
4,000m (4,374 yd) increases by200 m (218 yd).
Maximum operating altitude:5,000 m (5,468 yd)
Maximum storagealtitude:5,000 m (5,468yd)
MTBF
235,000hours
Noise
Less than 67 dB at 27°C (80.6°F)
Less than 91 dB at 50°C (122°F)
Weight
120.88kg (266.49 lbs)
Dimensions (W x Dx
H)
Cable managementbrackets excluded:442mm x961 mm x934.5mm (17.40 in. x37.83 in. x
36.79in.), 21 RU
Cablemanagementbrackets included:442mm x1,017 mm x934.5 mm(17.40in. x 40.04 in.
x 36.79 in.), 21 RU
The weight onlyincludes that of the emptychassis and fan modules.The entire device's weightis subject to that of
the modules selected.
The RG-N18018-X is a class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in
whichcasethe usermaybe requiredto take adequatemeasures.
Product Appearance
The RG-N18018-Xis composedofthe chassis,powersystem,modules,andheatdissipationsystem.
The powersystem provides 16powermodule slots andsupportspowermodulesin N+Mredundancymode.You
are advisedto configureredundancyfor powermodules.
The RG-N18018-Xprovides two supervisormodule slots,16 linecardslots,and sixswitchfabricmoduleslots.The
supervisormodulessupport1+1redundancy. You are advisedto configureredundancyfor the supervisormodules.
You canselectdifferentline cards as needed.
Fan trays are at the rear of the chassis.Line cards and supervisormodules areon thefront of the chassis.
Figure1-1 Appearanceof the RG-N18018-X

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Front Panel
Figure1-2 Front Panelof the RG-N18018-X

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Note
①Model name
②Cablemanagementbracket
③Air intakeof the powermodule
④Bracket
⑤Supervisormoduleslot
⑥Linecard slot
⑦ESD wriststrap
Ensurethatthe supervisormodule,linecard,switchfabricmodule,and powermoduleareremoved from thechassis
beforeyou move or transportthe RG-N18018-Xchassis.
Rear Panel
Figure1-3 RearPanelof the RG-N18018-X

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Note
①Powermodule
②Fan moduleslot
③ESD wriststrap jack
④Fan moduleLED
⑤Captive screws ofthe fan module
⑥Groundingpoint
Power Supply
The RG-N18018-Xadopts bothAC andDC powersupplyinput:
AC powersupplyinput: The RG-PA2700I powermodule is supported.This power modulesupports power
management.ThesupervisormoduleoftheRG-N18018-Xcan read powersupplyinformationandimplement
flexible andintelligentpowermanagement.
DC powersupplyinput:The RG-PD2400Ipowermoduleis supported.This powermodulesupports power
management.ThesupervisormoduleoftheRG-N18018-Xcan read powersupplyinformationandimplement
flexible andintelligentpowermanagement.
The RG-N18018-Xsupports powermodulesin N+Mredundancymodeto improvethe system stabilityand reliability.
You are advised to configure N+M redundancyfor powermodules.
Heat Dissipation System
The operating environmenttemperatureofthe RG-N18018-Xranges between 0°C (32°F) and 45°C (113°F). The thermal
designmustsatisfythe requirementon the device's reliabilityin the temperature rangewhileensuringthe device's safety
andmaintainability.The RG-N18018-Xuses fans todrawair for forced convectioncooling,ensuringthatthe device works
properlyinthe specifiedenvironment.
Figure1-4 Ventilation andHeat DissipationSystem ofthe RG-N18018-X(Air Intakes)

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Note:
①Air intakes for supervisormodules
②Air intakes for linecards
③Air intakes for powermodules
Figure1-5 Ventilation andHeat DissipationSystem ofthe RG-N18018-X(Exhaust Vents)

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Note:
①Exhaust vents for powermodules
②Exhaust vents for switchfabric modules,linecards,and
supervisormodules
For supervisormodules andlinecards,airflows acrossthechassis from the frontintakes to the back vents.
For powermodules,airflows infrom the front intakes andoutfrom the back vents.
For switchfabric modules,airflows infrom the front intakes andoutfrom the backvents.

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The chassis shouldbemountedina placewith sufficientspacefor air circulation. Reservethe clearance of at least
10 cm (3.94 in.) atthe air intakes andexhaustvents for ventilation.
If any moduleslotis unoccupied,installa fillerpaneltoensureproperairflow.Ensurethereis at leastonefiller panel
installedintwoneighboringunoccupiedslots.
1.2 RG-N18010-X
Specifications
Model
RG-N18010-X
Module Slot
Two supervisormoduleslots,eightlinecard slots,and sixswitchfabricmodule slots
Supervisor Module
M18000X-CM II
M18000X-CM II-C
M18000X-CM X
Supervisor Module
Redundancy
Supported
Switch Fabric Module
M18010X-FE-C I
M18010X-FE-C II
M18010X-FE-D I
M18010X-FE-E II
Line Card
M18000X-36CQ-CB
M18000X-36QXS-CB
M18000X-18CQ-CB
M18000X-48XS2CQ-CB
M18000X-48XS-CB
M18000X-18QXS18CQ-CB
M18000X-12QXS12CQ-CB
M18000X- 6QXS6CQ-CB
M18000X- 48XT2CQ-CB
M18000X-32CQ-DB
M18000X-48CQ-CE
M18000X-48DC-CE
Hot Swapping
Supported
PowerModule
RG-PA2700I:
100V AC to 105 VAC, power:1,200 W
105V AC to 176 VAC, power:1,450 W
176V AC to 200 VAC, power:2,400 W
200V AC to 240 VAC, power:2,700 W
RG-PD2400I:
–40V DCto –72V DC, power: 2,400 W
HVDC Power Supply
RG-PA2700I:
192V DCto 350 V DC, power: 2,700 W
The powersupplysupports reversibleHVDC.
When the equipmentroom uses HVDC,theHVDC-supported PDUmustbeprovided.
You must first insert the power core into the power receiving port of the switch, and
then insertthepowercord into the PDU.Do not doit ina reverse way.
Power Module
Redundancy
Powermodules ofthesamemodelare usedforredundancy.
Fan Module
M18010X-FAN
EMC Standards
GB9254-2008CLASSA
Safety Regulation
Compliance
GB4943-2011
Operating
Temperature
0°Cto 40°C(32°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperature
–40°Cto +70°C(–40°F to +158°F)
Operating Humidity
10%to 90%RH (non-condensing)
Altitude
Long-term operationaltitude:3,000m (3,280yd) at35°C(95°F)
The temperature decreasesby1°C(33.8°F) as the altituderangingfrom 3,000m (3,280yd)

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to 4,000 m (4,374 yd) increases by200 m (218yd).
Maximum operatingaltitude:5,000 m (5,468yd)
Maximum storagealtitude:5,000 m (5,468yd)
MTBF
418,000hours
Noise
Less than 62 dB at 27°C (80.6°F)
Less than 87 dB at 50°C (122°F)
Weight
52 kg (114.64lbs)
Dimensions (W x D x
H)
Cablemanagementbrackets excluded:442 mm x 961mm x 534mm (17.40 in. x 37.83 in.
x 21.02 in.), 12 RU
Cablemanagementbrackets included:442mm x1,017 mm x534 mm (17.40in. x 40.04in.
x 21.02 in.), 12 RU
The weight onlyincludes that of the emptychassis and fanmodules.The entire device's weightis subject to that of
the modules selected.
The RG-N18010-X is a class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in
whichcasethe usermaybe requiredto take adequatemeasures.
Product Appearance
The RG-N18010-Xis composedofthe chassis,powersystem,system modules,andheatdissipation system.
The powersystem provides eightpower module slotsandsupports powermodules inN+Mredundancymode.You
are advised to configureredundancyfor powermodules.
The RG-N18010-Xprovides two supervisormoduleslots,eightlinecard slots,andsixswitchfabricmoduleslots.
The supervisormodulessupport1+1redundancy.We recommendusers toconfigure redundancyfor supervisor
modules.Youcan selectdifferentlinecards as needed.
The heat dissipationsystemis composed offan trays andair filters.The fan tray is at the rearof the chassis,and
the linecards,supervisormodules,andairfilters are inthe front ofthe chassis.
Figure1-6 Appearanceof the RG-N18010-X
Front Panel

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Figure1-7 Front Panelof the RG-N18010-X
Note
①Model name
②Cablemanagementbracket
③Air intakeof the powermodule
④Bracket
⑤Supervisormoduleslot
⑥Linecard slot
⑦ESD wriststrap
Ensurethatthe supervisormodule,linecard,switchfabricmodule,andpowermoduleareremovedfrom thechassis
beforeyou move or transportthe RG-N18010-Xchassis.
Rear Panel
Figure1-8 RearPanelof the RG-N18010-X

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Note
①Powermodule
②Fan moduleslot
③ESD wriststrap jack
④Fan moduleLED
⑤Captive screws ofthe fan module
⑥Groundingpoint
Power Supply
The RG-N18010-Xadopts bothAC and DC powersupplyinput:
AC powersupplyinput: The RG-PA2700Ipowersupplymoduleis supported. This powermodule supports power
management.ThesupervisormoduleoftheRG-N18010-Xcan read powersupplyinformationandimplement
flexible andintelligentpowermanagement.
DC powersupplyinput:The RG-PD2400Ipowermoduleis supported.This powermodule supports power
management.ThesupervisormoduleoftheRG-N18010-Xcanread powersupplyinformationandimplement
flexible andintelligentpowermanagement.
The RG-N18010-Xsupports powermodulesin N+Mredundancymodeto improvethe system stabilityand reliability.
You are advisedto configureN+M redundancyfor powermodules.
Heat Dissipation System
The operating environmenttemperatureofthe RG-N18010-Xranges between0°C (32°F)and45°C (113°F). The thermal
designmustsatisfytherequirementon the device's reliabilityin the temperaturerangewhileensuringthedevice's safety
andmaintainability.The RG-N18018-Xuses fans to drawair for forced convectioncooling,ensuringthatthe device
works properlyin the specifiedenvironment.
Figure1-9 Ventilation andHeat DissipationSystem ofthe RG-N18010-X(Air Intakes)

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Note:
①Air intakes for supervisormodules
②Air intakes for linecards
③Air intakes for powermodules
Figure1-10 Ventilation and Heat Dissipation System ofthe RG-N18010-X(ExhaustVents)

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Note:
①Exhaust vents for powermodules
②Exhaust vents for switchfabric modules,linecards,andsupervisor
modules
For supervisormodules andlinecards,airflows infrom the front intakes andout from the back vents.
For powermodules,airflows infrom the front intakes andout from the back vents.
For switchfabric modules,airflows infrom the front intakes andoutfrom the backvents.
The chassis shouldbe mountedina placewith sufficientspacefor air circulation. Reservethe clearanceof at least
10 cm (3.94 in.) at the air intakes and exhaustvents for ventilation.
If any moduleslotis unoccupied,installa fillerpaneltoensureproperairflow.Ensurethereis atleastonefiller panel
installedintwoneighboringunoccupiedslots.
1.3 RG-N18006-X

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Specifications
Model
RG-N18006-X
Module Slot
Two supervisormoduleslots,fourlinecard slots,andsixswitchfabricmodule slots
Supervisor Module
M18006X-CM II
Supervisor Module
Redundancy
Supported
Switch Fabric Module
M18006X-FE-C I
Line Card
M18000X-36CQ-CB
M18000X-36QXS-CB
M18000X-18CQ-CB
M18000X-48XS2CQ-CB
M18000X-48XS-CB
M18000X-18QXS18CQ-CB
M18000X-12QXS12CQ-CB
M18000X-6QXS6CQ-CB
M18000X-48XT2CQ-CB
Hot Swapping
Supported
PowerModule
RG-PA3000I-F:
100V AC to 105 VAC, power:1,200 W
105V AC to 176 VAC, power:1,450 W
176V AC to 205 VAC, power:2,400 W
205V AC to 240 VAC, power:3,000 W
HVDC Power Supply
RG-PA3000I-F:
192V DCto 210 V DC, power: 2,400 W
210V DCto 320 V DC, power: 3,000 W
The powersupplysupports reversibleHVDC.
When the equipmentroom uses HVDC,theHVDC-supported PDUmustbeprovided.
You must first insert the power core into the power receiving port of the switch, and
then insertthepowercord into the PDU.Do not doit ina reverse way.
Power Supply
Redundancy
Powermodules ofthesamemodelare usedforredundancy.
Fan Module
M18006X-FAN
EMC Standards
GB9254-2008CLASSA
Safety Regulation
Compliance
GB4943-2011
Operating
Temperature
0°Cto 45°C(32°F to 113°F)
Storage Temperature
–40°Cto +70°C(–40°F to +158°F)
Operating Humidity
10%to 90%RH (non-condensing)
Altitude
Long-term operationaltitude:3,000m (3,280yd) at35°C(95°F)
The temperature decreasesby1°C(33.8°F) as the altituderangingfrom 3,000m (3,280yd)
to 4,000 m (4,374 yd) increases by200 m (218yd).
Maximum operatingaltitude:5,000 m (5,468yd)
Maximum storagealtitude:5,000 m (5,468yd)
MTBF
870,000hours
Noise
Less than 62 dB at 27°C (80.6°F)
Less than 93 dB at 50°C (122°F)
Weight
49 kg (108.03lbs)
Dimensions (W x D x
H)
Cablemanagementbrackets excluded:442mmx893mm x308.4 mm (17.40in.x 35.16in.
x 12.14 in.), 7 RU
Cablemanagementbrackets included:442mm x956 mm x308.4mm (17.40in. x 37.64in.
x 12.14 in.), 7 RU
The weight onlyincludes that of the emptychassis and fanmodules.The entire device's weightis subject to that of
the modules selected.

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The RG-N18006-X is a class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in
whichcasethe usermaybe requiredto take adequatemeasures.
Product Appearance
The RG-N18006-Xis composedofthe chassis,powersystem,system modules,andheatdissipationsystem.
The powersystem provides fourpower module slots andsupports powermodulesinN+Mredundancymode.You
are advised to configureredundancyfor powermodules.
The RG-N18006-Xprovides two supervisormoduleslots,four linecard slots,andsixswitchfabric moduleslots.
The supervisormodulessupport1+1 redundancy. You are advisedto configureredundancyfor the supervisor
modules.Youcan selectdifferentlinecards as needed.
The heat dissipationsystemis composed offantrays and air filters.The fan tray is at the rearof the chassis,and
the linecards,supervisormodules,andairfilters are inthe front ofthe chassis.
Figure1-11 Appearanceof the RG-N18006-X
Front Panel
Figure1-12 Front Panelof the RG-N18006-X

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Note
①Model name
②Cablemanagementbracket
③Powermodule
④Bracket
⑤Supervisormoduleslot
⑥Linecard slot
⑦ESD wriststrap
Ensurethatthe supervisormodule,linecard,switchfabricmodule,and powermoduleareremoved from thechassis
beforeyou move or transportthe RG-N18006-Xchassis.
Rear Panel
Figure1-13 RearPanel of the RG-N18006-X