Ruijie RG-S6580-24DC8QC Installation and operating manual

Ruijie RG-S6580-24DC8QC Switch
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide
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1 Product Overview
The RG-S6580-24DC8QC switch is a next generation, data-center-oriented and high-density 200G/400G core switch,
providing 400G/200G access, low latency, and complete data center features. The RG-S6580-24DC8QC switch can be
usedwith RG-S6980-64QC series switchestocomposea high-performanceandhigh-reliabilitydata center network.
Table 1-1 The RG-S6580-24DC8QCSwitch
Model
200G QSFP56
Ethernet Port
400G QSFP-
DD Ethernet
Port
10GBase-T
Ethernet
Port
Extension
Module
Slot
Redundant
Fan
Redunda
nt Power
Supply
RG-S6580-24DC8QC
24
8
N/A
N/A
5+1
1+1
A QSFP56 port supports both200G/100G/40Gmode and2x 100Gmode.
1.1 RG-S6580-24DC8QC
1.1.1 Specifications
Table 1-2 Specifications ofthe RG-S6580-24DC8QC Switch
Model
RG-S6580-24DC8QC
CPU
Intel Xeon D-1627
Memory
DDR4SODIMM
Max: 2 x32 GB; Standard:2 x8 GB
BIOS
16 MB
Supportactive/standbybackup.
System Storage
64 GB
Extension Module
Slot
Unsupported
Fan Slot
6 (support5+1 redundancy, configure at least five fan modules inone switch)
Fan Module
M1HFAN II-F
PowerSupply Module
Slot
2 (support1+1 redundancy)
PowerModule
RG-PA1200I-F

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PowerSupply Input
AC input
Applicableto China:
Rated voltage range: 200 V AC
to 240 VAC
Frequency: 50 Hz to 60 Hz
Max rated current: 8 A
Not applicable to China:
Ratedvoltage range: 100V AC
to 127 VAC
Frequency: 50 Hz to 60 Hz
Maxrated current: 12 A
Highvoltage direct current(HVDC) input:
Input voltage range:240 V DC
Input current range:6.5A
Power Consumption
900W
QSFP-DD Port
Supported
QSFP56 Port
Supported
FC Port
Unsupported
10GBASE-T Port
Unsupported
Temperature Alarming
Supporttemperature alarming and over-temperature protection.
EMC Standards
GB9254-2008CLASS A
SafetyStandards
GB4943.1-2011
Working Temperature
0°Cto 40°C /32°Fto 104°F (Max: 40°C/104°F@ 1800 m)
Storage Temperature
–40°C to 70°C(–40°F to 158°F)
Working Humidity
10%to 90%RH (non-condensing)
Weight
Net weight:11 kg (24.25lbs)(with sixfan modules and two powersupplymodules)
Dimensions
(W x D x H)
442mmx 670.8mmx 43.6 mm(17.40 x 26.41 in. x 1.72 in.), 1RU
The RG-S6580-24DC8QC switch is a class A product. In a domestic environment,this product may cause radio
interferenceinwhich casethe usermaybe requiredtotake adequatemeasures.
Do notusethedevice in a placewhere childrenmayappear.
1.1.2 Product Appearance
The hardware of the S6580-24DC8QC includes the chassis,thepowersupplysystem and the heat dissipationsystem.
The power supplysystem: Provides two power supply module slots,which support 1+1 power supplyredundancy.
You are advised to configurepowersupplyredundancy.
The heat dissipationsystem:Provides sixfan module slots,whichsupport5+1 fan redundancy. You are advised to
configureallfans to realize redundancy.
Figure1-1 Appearanceof the RG-S6580-24DC8QC
The RG-S6580-24DC8QCswitchsupports 200GQSFP56modulesand 400GQSFP-DD modules.

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Back Panel
Figure1-2 Back Panelof the S6580-24DC8QC
1.1.3 External Ports
The RG-S6580-24DC8QC provides thefollowingfive external ports:
Universalserialbus (USB)port:This port canconnect withUSB memoryto save logs,hostversions, warnings,and
other diagnosticmessages.Therefore,it is moreconvenientto upgradethesoftware versionof the switchonline
andsave the loginformation.
To protect the data and avoid device damage,usequalifiedUSBflashdisks of good brands.At the sametime,the
localUSB portis compatible withmostofthe USB controllers exceptsomeUSBflashdisks.
The RG-S6580-24DC8QCswitchsupports debugging,configuration,maintenance,managementand hostsoftware
uploadingofConsoleports.
Console port:UseRS-232interfaceelectricallevel andstandardRJ45connector.This interfaceis connectedwith
the serialportof terminalPC to perform system debugging,configuration,maintenance,management,and host
softwareuploading.
MGMT port:This is an out-bandEthernetport, whichuses standard RJ45connector.This interface is connected
with Ethernetport of a PC to perform program downloading.
QSFP56 port: Thereare 24 200G QSFP56 ports,whichsupportopticalmodulesand DAC copper cables.
QSFP-DD port: There are eight400G QSFP-DD ports,whichsupportopticalmodulesandDACcoppercables.
1.1.4 LEDs
The LEDs on the front panelinclude:an SYS LED, a BMC LED, a PWR LED and two port LEDs. The LEDs on the back
panelinclude:an MGMT ACT LED, an MGMT LINK LED,a FAN LEDand a PWR LED.
Table 1-3 Description ofLEDs
LED
Panel
Identification
Status
Meaning
BMC LED
(Front panel)
BMC
(No BMC
hardwareis
embeddedin
the switch)
Off
The system is notpowered up.
Solidred
A serious BMC system failureoccurs.
Blinkinggreen.
The BMC is startingor upgrading.
Solidgreen
The BMC is operational.
Solidyellow
(reserved)
N/A
System status LED
SYS
Off
The system is notpowered up.

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LED
Panel
Identification
Status
Meaning
(Front panel)
Solidred
(1) One of the modules ofthesystem fails.
(2) The internalor partialtemperatureexceeds the
warningworkingtemperature.
(3) One powersupplymoduleis inposition butnot
be poweredup.
Blinkinggreen.
The system is initializing.
Solidgreen
The system is operational.
Solidyellow
One or morepowersupplymoduletypes donot
matchthe recommendedtypes.
Power status LED
(Front panel)
PWR
Off
The system is notpowered up.
Solidred
One or morepowersupplymodules have
communicationexceptions orotherfailure.
One powersupplymoduleis in positionbutnotbe
poweredup.
Solidyellow
One or morepowersupplymoduletypes donot
matchthe recommendedtypes.
Solidgreen
All powersupplymodulesareoperational.
Fan status LED (Front
panel)
FAN
Off
The system is notpowered up.
Solidred
One or morefan modulesarenotin positionor
faulty.
Solidyellow
Reserved(unused)
Solidgreen
All fan modulesare operational.
MGMT port status
LED
MGMT
Off
The port is not connected.
ACT LED: Green
LINK LED:
Blinkinggreen
The port is connected at 1000 Mbps. The blinking
LINK LED indicates that the port is transmitting or
receiving data.
ACT LED: Yellow
LINK LED:
Blinkingyellow
The port is connected at 10/100 Mbps. The blinking
LINK LED indicates that the port is transmitting or
receiving data.
200 GE port status
LED
NA
Off
The port is not connected.
Solidgreen
The port is connected at 200 Gbps.
Blinkinggreen
Theport is transmittingorreceiving data at 200Gbps.
400GE port status
LED
NA
Off
The port is not connected.
Solidgreen
The port is connected at 100/400Gbps.
Blinkinggreen
The port is transmitting or receiving data at 400/100
Gbps.
1.1.5 PowerSupply
The powersupplymodules ofthe RG-S6580-24DC8QCaresmartpowersupplymodules,whichsupportpower
management,and thehostcan read input power,inputcurrent, and temperatureinrealtime. The powersupplymodule
supports hotswapping.

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The RG-S6580-24DC8QC switch supports 1+1 power supplyredundancy.To improve the stabilityand reliabilityof
the entiresystem,itis recommended toconfigure1+1 powersupplyredundancy.Whenthe twopowersupplymodules
work normally,the switch is inthe status of current sharing.
It requires at leastone power supplymodule to work normally. Filler panels need to be installedin the unoccupied
powersupplymoduleslots toensureventilationandheatdissipationandavoiddusts.
1.1.6 Heat Dissipation
The workingtemperatureofthe RG-S6580-24DC8QC switchis 0°Cto40°C, or 32°Fto 104°F, and the operating altitude
is 0 to 1800m. Heat dissipationdesignneeds toensurethestability,safety, and maintainabilityinsuch environment.The
RG-S6580-24DC8QCswitch adopts fanventilationandforcedconvection to ensurethedevice can work normallyin
specifiedenvironment.Dustthe device every three months toavoid blockingtheventilation openings.
The RG-S6580-24DC8QC supports M1HFAN II-F andprovides fan speedregulation,fanfailurewarning,andfan hot
swapping.
The RG-S6580-24DC8QC adopts afront-to-backairflowdesignforheatdissipation.
Maintain a minimum clearanceof20cm (7.87in.) aroundthe switch for ventilation.
It requires atleastfive fan modules to worknormally.Fillerpanels needtobe installed in the unoccupied fanmodule
slots toensure ventilation and heat dissipation and avoid dusts.
You areadvisedto installsixfans andusefillerpanels onlywhen you replace fans.
Do not use powersupplymodulesandfanmodules withdifferentairflow directions together.
1.2 Modules
The RG-S6580-24DC8QC switch supports the following modules: M1HFAN II-F (fan module), RG-PA1200I-F (power
supplymodule).
1.2.1 M1HFAN II-F
The M1HFAN II-F is the fan module of the RG-S6580-24DC8QC switch. The M1HFAN II-F module provides a cooling
mechanism forthewholesystem.The M1HFAN II-F supports fanspeed control,failurealarming,andhotswapping.
Figure1-3 M1HFAN II-F Module

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For details of the LEDs onthe fan module,seeSection1.1.4.
The followingtableshows technical specificationsofthefan module.
Table 1-4 TechnicalSpecifications ofthe Fan Module
Model
M1HFAN II-F
Airflow Rate
37.89CFM
Max Speed
22500RPM
PowerConsumption
33.12W
Weight
0.15 kg (0.33lbs)
Dimensions
(W x D x H)
138mm x 40 mm x40 mm (5.43 in. x 1.57 in. x 1.57 in.)
1.2.2 RG-PA1200I-F
The RG-PA1200I-F module is the power supplymodule ofthe RG-S6980-64QC switch. The smart RG-PA1200I-F can
obtainthe power status,outputpower, output currentand operating temperature in realtime.The RG-PA1200I-F module
supports both AC andHVDC input.
Figure1-4 RG-PA1200I-F Module
For details of the LEDs onthe powersupplymodule,see Section1.1.4.
The followingtable shows technicalspecificationsofthe powersupplymodule.
Table 1-5 TechnicalSpecifications ofthe PowerSupplyModule
Model
RG-PA1200I-F (AC input)
RG-PA1200I-F (HVDC input)
Rated Input Voltage
Range
220V AC to 277 VAC;
Frequency: 50 Hz to 60 Hz
240V DC
Max Input Voltage
Range
180V AC to 295 VAC;
Frequency: 47 Hz to 63 Hz
180V DCto 300V DC
Max Output Power
1300W
1300W

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Ground Leakage
Current
≤1.75 mA
Weight
0.9 kg (1.98 lbs)
Dimensions
(W x D x H)
224.94mm x 73.5 mm x 40 mm (8.86in. x 2.89 in. x 1.57 in.)
Power Cord
10 A powercord
Unplugthepowercord before insertingorremovingthe powersupplymodule.

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2 Preparing for Installation
2.1 SafetyPrecautions
To avoid body injury and device damage,please carefullyread the safety precautions before you install the RG-
S6580-24DC8QC.
The followingsafetyprecautions donot cover all possibledangers.
2.1.1 Installation Safety
Keepthe chassis cleananddust-free.
Do notplacethe device inwalkingareas.
Do not wearlooseclothes,ornaments oranyother things that maybe hooked bythe chassis during the installation
andmaintenance.
Turn off allpowersuppliesandunplugall powercords andcables beforetheinstallationorthedismantling.
2.1.2 Removal Safety
Avoid frequent removals afterthe device is installed.
Turn off allpowersuppliesandunplugall powercords andcables beforetheinstallationorthedismantling.
When removingthe device, pay attentionto the balanceandavoid hurting legs andfeet or strainingthe back.
When the device is being removed, do not hold the power supplyhandle or the fan handle for these parts are not
designed for bearing the entire weight of the device. It will cause damage to the device or to your body if you hold
theseparts whenremovingthe device.
To reduce the weightof the chassisduringtheremoval,dismantletheextensionmodule,fanmoduleandthepower
supplymodulefirst.
Installandoperatethe device in places where removingis restricted.
2.1.3 Electric Safety
Installthe device inthe equipmentroom.Onlytechnicalpersonnelcanperform operationsonthedevice.
Do notopenthe enclosurewhenthedevice is running.If necessary,poweroff the device to openthe enclosure in
caseofan electricshockor other possibledangers.
Observe localregulations andspecifications whenelectricoperationsareperformed.Onlypersonnel withrelevant
qualifications canperform suchoperations.
Carefullycheckany potential dangerinthe workingarea, suchas ungroundedpowersupply,unreliablegrounding
of the powersupply, and damp/wetground.
Find out the locationof the emergencypowersupplyswitchinthe room beforeinstallation.Firstcut off the power
supplyin the caseofanaccident.

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Be sureto makea carefulcheck beforeyou shutdown the powersupply.
Do notplacethe device ina damp environment.Donotlet any liquidenterthe chassis.
Any nonstandard and inaccurate electrical operation can cause accidents such as fires or electrical attacks, thus
causingsevere,oreven fatal damages tohumanbodies andthedevices.
Direct or indirecttouch through a wet objecton high-voltageandmains supplycanbringa fatal danger.
2.1.4 Electrostatic Discharge Damage Precautions
The RG-S6580-24DC8QC designinggives a greatconsideration to prevent electrostaticdischargedamageandadopts
multiplemeasures.Butif the electrostaticexceeds certain limit,it can stillcause greatdamagestothe circuitryand the
device. In networks connectedbythe RG-S6580-24DC8QC,the majorsourcesofelectrostaticinductionare outdoorhigh
voltage transmission cables,lightening,indoorfloormaterials andthemachinestructure.
Pay attentionto the followingtips:
The device andthe floor are well grounded.
Take dustpreventionmeasures intheroom.
Maintain anappropriatehumidity.
When the pluggablemodulesoftheswitchare beinginstalled,wearantistaticwriststrapandmakesurethe
antistaticwriststrapis wellgrounded.
Do notopenthe enclosure withoutpermission.Ifnecessary,avoid clothingandotheritems incontact with the
circuit board.The anti-staticwriststrapcan onlyprevent damageto the circuit board causedbystatic electricityon
the body. Static electricityon clothingcannotbe prevented.
2.1.5 Laser Safety
Amongthe modules supportedbythe RG-S6580-24DC8QC,thereare a great numberofopticalmodules thatareClass
Ilaserproduct.
Precautions:
When a fibertransceiverworks,ensurethat the port has beenconnectedwitha fiber or has beencovered by a dust
cap so as to keepout dustand prevent it from burning your eyes.
Do not stare atany fiberport.
Figure2-1 LaserProductLabel
Do not stare atany fiberport under anycircumstances.It maycausepermanentdamage to your eyes.
2.1.6 Label Description
As shown in Figure 2-2, the label over the power supplymodule is a safety compliance label and the one over the fan
moduleis afan warninglabel.
Figure2-2 Labelling

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2.2 InstallationSite Requirements
Installthe S6580-24DC8QCindoors.To ensure normaloperation and aprolongedservice life of the device, the
installationsitemustmeetthefollowingrequirements.
2.2.1 Rack Mounting Requirements
Make surethecabinetcomplies with the followingconditionsifthe RG-S6580-24DC8QCis installedinthecabinet:
Installthe switchinan opencabinetas much as possible.Ifyou installthe switchinsidea closedcabinet,besure
that the cabinethas a goodventilation andheat dissipationsystem.
Be surethatthe cabinetis firm enoughto bear the weightof the RG-S6580-24DC8QCandits installation
accessories.
Be surethatthe dimensionsofthe cabinetis appropriateforinstallationoftheRG-S6580-24DC8QCthatcan
reservea certain spaceforthe front, back, left andright panels forheatdissipation.
The cabinetshouldbe properlygrounded.
2.2.2 Ventilation Requirements
For the RG-S6580-24DC8QC switch,leavesufficientspaceinthe front and at the backof the chassis(atleast20cm)for
ventilation. After various cables are connected,bundle the cables orplace them inthe cable managementbracketto
avoid blockingairinlets.Dustthe device every threemonths toavoid blockingthe ventilationopenings.
2.2.3 Temperature and Humidity Requirements

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To ensurethenormaloperationandaprolonged servicelifeof the RG-S6580-24DC8QC,maintainanappropriate
temperatureandhumidityin the equipmentroom.The equipmentroom withtoohigh or too low temperatureandhumidity
for a long periodof timemaydamagetheequipment.
In an environmentwithhighrelative humidity, the insulatingmaterial mayhave badinsulationoreven leak
electricity. And sometimes the materialsmaysufferfrom mechanicalperformancechangeandmetallicparts may
get rusted.
On the other hand,in an environmentwithlowrelative humidity, the insulatingstripmaydry andshrink,and static
electricitymayoccur easilyandendangerthe circuiton the device.
In an environmentwith hightemperature,the equipmentis subjected toevengreater harm,as its performancemay
degradesignificantlyandits service life maybeshortenedathightemperaturefor long thatexpedites the aging
process.
The followingtable shows temperatureandhumidityrequirements ofthe RG-S6580-24DC8QC.
Table 2-1 TemperatureandHumidityRequirements oftheRG-S6580-24DC8QC
Model
Working Temperature
Working Humidity
RG-S6580-24DC8QC
0ºC to 40ºC / 32ºF to 104ºF
10%to 90%(non-condensing)
The ambienttemperatureandhumidityare measuredatthe pointthat is 1.5 m (59.06 in.) above the floor and 0.4 m
(15.75in.) before the device whenthere is noprotective platein front or atthe back of the device rack.
2.2.4 Cleanliness Requirements
Dustposes the topthreat to the runningofthe device. The indoordustfallingonthe device maybe adhered bythe static
electricity, causingpoorcontactof the metallicjoint.Such electrostaticadherencemayoccurmoreeasilywhenthe
relative humidityis low, not onlyaffecting the servicelife of the device, but alsocausingcommunicationfaults.The
followingtableshows the requirementsforthe dustcontentand granularityin the equipmentroom.
Table 2-2 DustRequirements
Dust
Unit
Content
Dust particles (diameter ≥ 0.5 μm)
Particles/m3
≤ 3.5×106
Dust particles (diameter ≥ 5 μm)
Particles/m3
≤ 3×104
Apart from dust,the salt,acidand sulfideinthe airin the equipmentroom mustalsomeetstrictrequirements;as such
poisonoussubstancesmayacceleratethecorrosionofthe metal andthe agingof someparts.Theequipmentroom
shouldbe protectedfrom the intrusionofharmfulgases (forexample,SO2, H2S, NO2and Cl2), whose requirements are
listedinthe followingtable.
Table 2-3 Gas Requirements
Gas
Average (mg/m3)
Maximum (mg/m3)
Sulfur dioxide(SO2)
0.3
1.0
Hydrogensulfide (H2S)
0.1
0.5
Nitrogen dioxide(NO2)
0.5
1.0
Chlorinegas (CI2)
0.1
0.3

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The Average refers to the average value of harmful gas measured in one week. The Maximum value is the upper
limitof the harmful gas measured in oneweekfor upto 30minutes everyday.
2.2.5 System Grounding Requirements
A goodgroundingsystem is the basis forthe stableandreliable operationofthe RG-S6580-24DC8QC.It is the key to
prevent lightning stroke andresistinterference.Please carefullycheckthe grounding conditionsonthe installation site
accordingto the groundingrequirements,andperform groundingproperlyas needed.
Safety Grounding
The device using AC or HVDC power supplymustbegrounded byusingtheyellow/green safetygroundingcable.
Otherwise,when grounding faulthappens in the high voltage circuitinsidethedevice, electricshockmayoccur.
The buildinginstallationshall provideameans for connectionto protective earth, and the device is to be connected
to that means.
Lightning Grounding
The lightningprotectionsystem ofthe facility is anindependentsystem thatconsists ofthelightningrod, downlead
conductorandthe connector to the groundingsystem,whichusuallysharesthepowerreference groundand
yellow/greensafetycableground.The lightningdischargegroundis forthe facilityonly, not for the device.
For lightningprotection,refer to Appendix C.
EMC Grounding
Groundingrequiredforelectromagneticcompatibilityincludes shielded grounding,filtergrounding,noiseandinterference
suppression,and levelreference,whichcontributeto the overallgroundingrequirements.The grounding resistance
shouldbe smallerthan1ohm.The RG-S6580-24DC8QCswitch has two grounding lugs on theright side ofthe chassis.
You can connect the grounding cable to eitherof them.
Figure2-3 Grounding Lugs onthe RightSide
2.2.6 EMI Consideration
Various interferencesources,from eitheroutsideorinsidethe deviceor applicationsystem,affectthe system inthe
conductive ways suchas capacitive coupling,inductivecoupling,and electromagneticradiation.Therearetwo types of
electromagneticinterferences:radiated interferenceandconducted interference,dependingon the type of the
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the energyis knownas radiatedinterference.The interferencesourcecanbe either a partof the interferedsystem or a
completelyelectricallyisolatedunit.Conductedinterferenceresults from theelectromagneticwireorsignalcable
connectionbetweenthesourceandthe sensor.Interference alongthecablethe interference is transmitted from oneunit
to another. Conductedinterferenceoftenaffects the powersupplyof the device, but can be controlledbya filter.
Radiatedinterference mayaffect any signal pathinthe device, and is difficult to shield.To reduceelectromagnetic
interferences,payattention to the followingrequirements:
Effective measuresshould be takenfor the powersystem to prevent electricgrid interference.
The workinggroundofthe switches should beproperlyseparatedand keptas far as possible from the grounding
device ofthe powerdevice or the anti-lightning groundingdevice.
Keepthe device away from high-powerradiotransmitter,radartransmittingstation,andhigh-frequencylarge-
current device.
Measures mustbetakento isolatestaticelectricity.
2.3 Precautionfor FiberConnection
Before connectingthe fibers,you shouldensurethatthetype of opticalconnectorand the type offibers matchthe type of
the optical interfaceused.Moreover, you shouldpayattentionto the Tx andRx directions of the fiber. The Tx end of this
device shouldbe connectedto the Rx endof the peer device, andthe Rx end of this device to the Tx end of the peer
device.
2.4 InstallationTool
The followingtableshows tools usedtoinstall the switch.
Table 2-4 Tools
CommonTools
Phillips screwdrivers,relatedEthernetandfiber-opticcables,bolts,diagonalpliers,
cableties
Special Tools
Anti-static gloves,wire pliers,crimpingpliers,crystalconnectorcrimpingpliers,wire
cutters
CleaningTools
Dust-free paper,fiber end-facemicroscope
Meter
Multimeter, bit error rate tester(BERT), optic-powermeter
The RG-S6580-24DC8QC switchis delivered withouta tool kit. The tool kit is customer-supplied.
2.5 Unpacking andChecking
You are advisedto check your goods againstthe followingpackage contents.
Table 2-5 PackageContents
Chassis Kit
Chassis,yellowand greengroundingcable,usermanual,and packagecontents
Module Kit
Modules,package contents,andusermanual

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The above is the generalPackageContents list.Theactual deliveryis subjectto the ordercontract. And please
check your goods carefullyagainstthe ordercontract. If you have any questions,pleasecontactthe distributor.

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3 Installing the Switch
The RG-S6580-24DC8QC switchmustbe usedandfixed inthe room.
Make sureyou have carefullyread part2, and besurethatthe requirements setforthin part 2 have beenmet.
3.1 InstallationProcedure

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Prepare for installationPrepare for installation
Install the cabinet
Mount the switch into the cabinet
Ground the switch
Connect the power supply
Install the modules
Connect the cables
Bundle the cables
Verify the installation
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3.2 BeforeYou Begin
Carefullyplan andarrangethe installationlocation,networkingmode,powersupply,and wiringbeforeinstallation.Verify
the followingrequirementsbeforeinstallation:
The installationlocation provides sufficientspaceforheatdissipation.