Siemens RUGGEDCOM MX5000RE Technical Document

Edition 11/2023
Equipment Manual
SIMATIC NET
Rugged multi service platforms
RUGGEDCOM MX5000RE
https://www.siemens.com/ruggedcom

SIMATIC NET
Rugged multi service platforms
RUGGEDCOM MX5000RE
Equipment Manual
Preface
Introduction 1
Installing the Device 2
Communication ports 3
Device Management 4
Technical Specifications 5
Certification 6
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Legal information
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operation and maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any
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Table of contents
Preface ............................................................................................................................................ v
Cybersecurity information ....................................................................................................... v
Accessing documentation ........................................................................................................ v
Supplementary documentation ............................................................................................... vi
SIMATIC NET glossary ............................................................................................................. vi
Registered trademarks ............................................................................................................ vi
Warranty ................................................................................................................................ vii
Training ................................................................................................................................. vii
Customer support ................................................................................................................. viii
Contacting Siemens .............................................................................................................. viii
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Feature highlights ................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Description ............................................................................................................ 2
1.3 Article number ...................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Decommissioning and disposal .............................................................................. 8
1.5 Cabling Recommendations .................................................................................... 9
1.5.1 Protection On Twisted-Pair Data Ports .................................................................... 9
1.5.2 Gigabit Ethernet 1000Base-TX Cabling Recommendations ...................................... 9
1.5.3 Supported fiber optic cables ................................................................................ 10
1.6 Patch Panels ........................................................................................................ 11
1.7 Required tools/hardware ...................................................................................... 11
1.8 Parts and accessories ........................................................................................... 12
2 Installing the Device ........................................................................................................... 15
2.1 General procedure .............................................................................................. 16
2.2 Unpacking the device .......................................................................................... 17
2.3 Installing the Power Supply Patch Cables ............................................................. 18
2.4 Installing the Chassis Ground Connection ............................................................ 20
2.5 Connecting the Failsafe Alarm Relay .................................................................... 21
2.6 Installing the Fan Tray Cables .............................................................................. 22
2.7 Installing the Mounting Brackets ......................................................................... 24
2.8 Installing the EMI Gaskets ................................................................................... 25
2.9 Assembling the RUGGEDCOM MX5000 and RUGGEDCOM MX5000RE ................... 27
2.10 Installing the Fan Tray ......................................................................................... 28
2.11 Installing the Patch Panels ................................................................................... 30
2.12 Connecting the Network Cables .......................................................................... 32
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2.13 Installing the Front Panel .................................................................................... 32
2.14 Mounting the RUGGEDCOM MX5000RE ............................................................... 33
2.15 Connecting Power ............................................................................................... 34
2.15.1 Installing/removing power supply modules .......................................................... 35
2.15.2 Connecting Power to the Enclosure ..................................................................... 39
3 Communication ports .......................................................................................................... 41
3.1 Media modules ................................................................................................... 42
3.2 SFP transceivers .................................................................................................. 45
4 Device Management ........................................................................................................... 47
4.1 Connecting to the Device .................................................................................... 47
4.2 IP address assignment ......................................................................................... 48
4.3 Configuring the Device ........................................................................................ 49
4.4 Accessing the CompactFlash Card ........................................................................ 49
5 Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................... 53
5.1 General specifications ......................................................................................... 53
5.2 Power Supply Specifications ................................................................................ 53
5.3 Failsafe Relay Specifications ................................................................................ 53
5.4 Operating Environment ....................................................................................... 53
5.5 Mechanical Specifications .................................................................................... 54
5.6 Dimension Drawings ........................................................................................... 54
6 Certification ......................................................................................................................... 57
6.1 Approvals ............................................................................................................ 57
6.1.1 UKCA .................................................................................................................. 57
6.1.2 TÜV SÜD ............................................................................................................. 57
6.1.3 European Commission (EC) ................................................................................. 58
6.1.4 FDA/CDRH ........................................................................................................... 58
6.1.5 FCC ..................................................................................................................... 58
6.1.6 ISED .................................................................................................................... 59
6.1.7 ISO ...................................................................................................................... 59
6.1.8 RoHS ................................................................................................................... 59
6.1.9 Other Approvals .................................................................................................. 59
6.2 MIL-STD Ratings .................................................................................................. 60
6.3 EMC and Environmental Type Tests ..................................................................... 60
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Preface
This guide describes the RUGGEDCOM MX5000RE. It describes the major features of
the device, installation, commissioning and important technical specifications.
It is intended for use by network technical support personnel who are responsible
for the installation, commissioning and maintenance of the device. It is also
recommended for use by network and system planners, system programmers, and
line technicians.
Cybersecurity information
Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial cybersecurity functions that
support the secure operation of plants, systems, machines and networks.
In order to protect plants, systems, machines and networks against cyber threats,
it is necessary to implement – and continuously maintain – a holistic, state-of-the-
art industrial cybersecurity concept. Siemens' products and solutions constitute one
element of such a concept.
Customers are responsible for preventing unauthorized access to their plants,
systems, machines and networks. Such systems, machines and components should
only be connected to an enterprise network or the internet if and to the extent
such a connection is necessary and only when appropriate security measures (e.g.
firewalls and/or network segmentation) are in place.
For additional information on industrial cybersecurity measures that may be
implemented, please visit https://www.siemens.com/cybersecurity-industry.
Siemens' products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them
more secure. Siemens strongly recommends that product updates are applied as
soon as they are available and that the latest product versions are used. Use of
product versions that are no longer supported, and failure to apply the latest updates
may increase customer's exposure to cyber threats.
To stay informed about product updates, subscribe to the Siemens Industrial
Cybersecurity RSS Feed under https://www.siemens.com/cert.
Accessing documentation
The latest user documentation for RUGGEDCOM MX5000RE is available online at
https://support.industry.siemens.com. To request or inquire about a user document,
contact Siemens Customer Support.
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Supplementary documentation
Supplementary documentation
Documentation related to RUGGEDCOM MX5000RE is available on the Siemens
Industry Online Support website at https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/
ps/21322.
For specific documents, search the following:
•Product notes
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/21322/pm
•Manuals
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/21322/man
•FAQs
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/21322/faq
•Application examples
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/21322/ae
•Catalogs/brochures
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/21322/cat
•Certificates
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/21322/cert
•Downloads
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/21322/dl
Other documents that may be of interest include:
•RUGGEDCOM SFP Transceivers Reference Manual
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/us/en/ps/29769/man
•SINEC NMS Operating Instructions
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/25518/man
•SINEC PNI Operating Instructions
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/26672
SIMATIC NET glossary
The SIMATIC NET glossary describes special terms that may be used in this document.
The glossary is available online via Siemens Industry Online Support (SIOS) at:
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/50305045
Registered trademarks
The following and possibly other names not identified by the registered trademark
sign ® are registered trademarks of Siemens Canada Ltd.:
• RUGGEDCOM
• ROS
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Warranty
• RCDP
• Discovery Protocol
Linux® is the registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States and other
countries.
The registered trademark Linux® is used pursuant to a sublicense from LMI, the
exclusive licensee of Linus Torvalds, owner of the mark on a world-wide basis.
Other designations in this manual might be trademarks whose use by third parties
for their own purposes would infringe the rights of the owner.
Warranty
Siemens warrants this product for a period of five (5) years from the date of
purchase, conditional upon the return to factory for maintenance during the
warranty term. This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Attempted service by
unauthorized personnel shall render all warranties null and void. The warranties set
forth in this article are exclusive and are in lieu of all other warranties, performance
guarantees and conditions whether written or oral, statutory, express or implied
(including all warranties and conditions of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose, and all warranties and conditions arising from course of dealing or usage
or trade). Correction of nonconformities in the manner and for the period of time
provided above shall constitute the Seller’s sole liability and the Customer’s exclusive
remedy for defective or nonconforming goods or services whether claims of the
Customer are based in contract (including fundamental breach), in tort (including
negligence and strict liability) or otherwise.
For warranty details, visit https://www.siemens.com or contact a Siemens customer
service representative.
Training
Siemens offers a wide range of educational services ranging from in-house training
of standard courses on networking, Ethernet switches and routers, to on-site
customized courses tailored to the customer's needs, experience and application.
Siemens' Educational Services team thrives on providing our customers with the
essential practical skills to make sure users have the right knowledge and expertise
to understand the various technologies associated with critical communications
network infrastructure technologies.
Siemens' unique mix of IT/Telecommunications expertise combined with domain
knowledge in the utility, transportation and industrial markets, allows Siemens to
provide training specific to the customer's application.
For more information about training services and course availability, visit https://
www.siemens.com or contact a Siemens Sales representative.
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Customer support
Customer support
Customer support is available 24 hours, 7 days a week for all Siemens customers.
For technical support or general information, contact Siemens Customer Support
through any of the following methods:
Online
Visit http://www.siemens.com/automation/support-request to submit a Support Request
(SR) or check on the status of an existing SR.
Telephone
Call a local hotline center to submit a Support Request (SR). To locate a local hotline center,
visit https://w3.siemens.com/aspa_app/?lang=en.
Mobile app
Install the Industry Online Support app by Siemens AG on any Android, Apple iOS or
Windows mobile device and be able to:
• Access Siemens' extensive library of support documentation, including FAQs and
manuals
• Submit SRs or check on the status of an existing SR
• Contact a local Siemens representative from Sales, Technical Support, Training, etc.
• Ask questions or share knowledge with fellow Siemens customers and the support
community
Contacting Siemens
Address Siemens Canada Ltd.
Digital Industries
Process Automation
300 Applewood Crescent
Concord, Ontario
Canada, L4K 5C7
Telephone Toll-free: 1 888 264 0006
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail [email protected]
Web https://www.siemens.com
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Introduction 1
The RUGGEDCOM MX5000RE is a MIL-STD, high-port density routing and switching
platform, designed to operate in the most demanding environments.The
RUGGEDCOM MX5000RE can withstand high levels of electromagnetic interference,
radio frequency interference, and a wide temperature range of -40 to 85 °C (-40 to
185 °F). The RUGGEDCOM MX5000RE is designed to meet the challenging climatic
and environmental demands found in utility, industrial, and military network
applications.
The RUGGEDCOM MX5000RE's superior hardware design, coupled with the
embedded RUGGEDCOM MX5000RE operating system, provides improved system
reliability for the most demanding network applications. The cyber security and
networking features make it ideally suited for creating secure Ethernet networks for
mission critical, real-time, control applications.
The RUGGEDCOM MX5000RE is a scalable, modular platform providing the ability to
change the configuration as the network grows and needs change.
The enclosure is a tough, welded aluminum, hard-mount enclosure built to house
Siemens networking products and provide MIL-STD ratings for shock, vibration,
emissions, immunity, temperature, and humidity. Ten external patch panels with
up to 64 MIL grade round connectors provide tremendous flexibility and allow the
enclosure to be employed in many diverse applications. A variety of patch panel
cable assemblies allow convenient and simple mapping from internal electronics to
the outside world.
The enclosure is rated for IP65 ingress protection, meaning that it is dust tight and
can withstand water from a nozzle in any direction. Constructed with aluminum
extrusions with fins on both sides and combined with high reliability internal
circulation fans, the enclosure optimizes heat transfer without the exchange of
outside air and improves the MTBF for the enclosed electronics.
The RUGGEDCOM MX5000 installed with the enclosure provides an extremely
flexible package with MIL-STD approvals, continuing Siemens's tradition of
pioneering advanced networking solutions specifically for the harsh environments
found in military applications.
This section provides more information about the RUGGEDCOM MX5000RE.
1.1 Feature highlights
Ethernet ports
• Up to 48 x 10/100Base-TX copper Ethernet ports
• Up to 48 x 100Base-FX fiber optical Ethernet ports
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• Up to 2 x Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Long-haul optics allow distances up to 90 km (56 mi)
• Multiple connector types: ST, MTRJ, LC, SC
Extreme flexibility
• Hot swappable/pluggable media modules
• Galvanized steel and aluminum construction
Dual redundant smart power supplies
• Hot swappable/pluggable power supply modules
• Universal high voltage ranges: 88-300 VDC or 85-264 VAC
• Smart power supplies able to detect loss of input voltage
• Terminal blocks for reliable maintenance-free connections
• CSA/UL 62368-1 safety approved to 85 °C (185 °F)
• Load sharing of 45/55 percent during normal operation
Reliability in harsh environments
• Immunity to EMI and high voltage electrical transients
• Zero-Packet-Loss Technology
• -40 to 85 °C (-40 to 185 °F) operating temperature (no fans within chassis or
modules)
• Conformal coated printed circuit boards (optional)
Enclosure Features
• Welded 6061-T4 aluminum extrusion construction
• Welded 6061-T6 aluminum mounting brackets for MIL901D hard mounting
• Configurable patch panel allows up to 64 MIL grade circular connectors for both
copper and fiber media
• Integrated cable management for strain relief
• Removable front panel with EMI glass for service and maintenance
• Hard-mounted brackets fit standard 48 cm (19 in) rack mount equipment
• Dual internal MIL grade high reliability fans minimize internal temperature
gradient with no outside air exchange
• IEC 60529 IP65 rated; dust tight, water jets
1.2 Description
The RUGGEDCOM MX5000RE features various ports, controls and indicator
LEDs on individual modules and the front panel for connecting, configuring and
troubleshooting the device.
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2
3
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1 Control Module
2 Power Supply Module
3 Line Module (Typical)
4 Alarm Indicator LED
5 Lamp Test/Alarm Cut-Off (LT/ACO) Button
6 Management Ethernet Port
7 Utility USB Port
8 RS232 Serial Console Port (DB9)
9 Failsafe Alarm Relay
10 CompactFlash Card Port
11 Power Supply Module Indicator LEDs
12 Power Supply Terminal Block
Figure1.1 RUGGEDCOM MX5000RE Modules
When the RUGGEDCOM MX5000RE is configured for rack front mounting, these
ports, controls and LEDs are located on the front panel.
43 5 6
1
1
2
1 Power Supply Module Indicator LEDs
2 Alarm Indicator LEDs
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3 Utility USB Port
4 Management Ethernet Port
5 Lamp Test/Alarm Cut-Off (LT/ACO) Button
6 RS232 Serial Console Port (DB9)
Figure1.2 Front Panel
Figure1.3 Front Panel – Fan Controller Option
Power Supply Module Indicator
LEDs
Indicate the status of the power modules.
• I = The power supply is receiving power
• O = The power supply is supplying power
Alarm Indicator LED Indicates when an alarm condition exists.
• Green = Alarms cleared/acknowledged
• Red = Alarm
Lamp Test/Alarm Cut-Off (LT/
ACO) Button
This button performs two functions:
• Press and hold this button to test all indicator LEDs
• Press and release this button to acknowledge an active alarm
Management Port This 10/100Base-T Ethernet port is used for system management
that is out-of-band from the switch fabric.
Utility USB Port Use the USB port to upgrade the RUGGEDCOM RUGGEDCOM
MX5000RE software or install files, such as configuration files and
feature key files. For more information, refer to the "RUGGEDCOM
ROX II Configuration Manual" for the RUGGEDCOM MX5000RE.
Compact Flash Card Port Houses the CompactFlash (CF) card that contains active and
backup installations of RUGGEDCOM RUGGEDCOM MX5000RE,
along with the configuration database and other system data.
For more information, refer to "Accessing the CompactFlash
Card" (Page 49).
RS232 Serial Console Port The serial console port is for interfacing directly with the device
and accessing initial management functions. For information
about connecting to the device via the serial console port, refer to
"Connecting to the Device" (Page 47).
Failsafe Alarm Relay Latches to default state when a power disruption or other alarm
condition occurs. For more information, refer to:
• "Connecting the Failsafe Alarm Relay" (Page 21)
• "Failsafe Relay Specifications" (Page 53)
Power Supply Terminal Block A pluggable terminal block. For more information, refer to
"Connecting Power" (Page 34).
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1.3Article number
1.3 Article number
The article number defines the device's hardware configuration. It is generated from
the options selected in the RUGGEDCOM Selector at the time of ordering and printed
on the product label affixed to the device.
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6
8
9
10
11
12
0 M- 0-Z A00 B00 C00 D00 E00 F00 G00
2
1
3
13
H00
14
J000 D
4
5
6GK6050-0RM2
1 Power module 1 options
2 Power module 2 options
3 Mounting and locking options
4 Orientation options
5 Manufacturing modification options
6 Switch module options
7 Control module options
8 Software options
9 Slot 1 options
10 Slot 2 options
11 Slot 3 options
12 Slot 4 options
13 Slot 5 options
14 Slot 6 options
Figure1.4 Article Number
Power module options
Power supply 1 and terminal block
Option Description
0 XX = blank module
Power supply 2 and terminal block
Option Description
0 XX = blank module
Mounting and locking options
Option Description
G 4RU = RuggedEnclosure Mounting Option for the MX5000 without locking front
panel
H 4RL = RuggedEnclosure Mounting Option for the MX5000 with locking front panel
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Orientation options
Option Description
G MR1 = Fan Controller and power terminal blocks on front panel
Manufacturing modification options
Option Description
1 C01 = Manufacturing modification Conformal Coating
Switch module options
Option Description
A06 MSM36 = Layer 3/8 Gigabit throughput 2x 1000LX singlemode 1310nm LC 10km
A08 MSM61 = Layer 3/88 Gigabit throughput no uplink ports
A10 MSM70 = Layer 3/88 Gigabit Throughput with 2x 10Gbps singlemode LC 10km
Control module options
Option Description
B00 MCM01 = Control module
Software options
Option Description
C00 L2SE = Layer 2 Standard Edition
C01 L3SEL3HW = Layer 3 Standard Edition (with L3 HW)
C03 L3SECL3HW = Layer 3 Security Edition (with L3 HW)
Slot 1 options
Option Description
D00 XX = Blank Module
D01 M8TX02 = 8x 10/100 BaseTX MicroD
D02 M8FX11 = 8x 100FX multimode, 1310nm LC 2km
D06 M4FX11 = 4x 100FX multimode, 1310nm LC 2km
D10 M4CG02 = 4x 10/100/1000TX microD
D11 M4FG01 = 4x 1000SX multimode, 850nm LC 500m
D12 M4FG03 = 4x 1000LX singlemode, 1310nm LC 10km
D14 M12TX02 = 12x 10/100 BaseTX copper Ethernet
D15 MPRP = 1x Pair (A/B) Gigabit PRP with 2x singlemode LC 10km
D16 MS01 = 8x RS233/422/485 Serial
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Slot 2 options
Option Description
E00 XX = Blank Module
E01 M8TX02 = 8x 10/100 BaseTX MicroD
E02 M8FX11 = 8x 100FX multimode, 1310nm LC 2km
E06 M4FX11 = 4x 100FX multimode, 1310nm LC 2km
E10 M4CG02 = 4x 10/100/1000TX microD
E11 M4FG01 = 4x 1000SX multimode, 850nm LC 500m
E12 M4FG03 = 4x 1000LX singlemode, 1310nm LC 10km
E14 M12TX02 = 12x 10/100 BaseTX copper Ethernet
E15 MPRP = 1x Pair (A/B) Gigabit PRP with 2x singlemode LC 10km
E16 MS01 = 8x RS233/422/485 Serial
Slot 3 options
Option Description
F00 XX = Blank Module
F01 M8TX02 = 8x 10/100 BaseTX MicroD
F02 M8FX11 = 8x 100FX multimode, 1310nm LC 2km
F06 M4FX11 = 4x 100FX multimode, 1310nm LC 2km
F10 M4CG02 = 4x 10/100/1000TX microD
F11 M4FG01 = 4x 1000SX multimode, 850nm LC 500m
F12 M4FG03 = 4x 1000LX singlemode, 1310nm LC 10km
F14 M12TX02 = 12x 10/100 BaseTX copper Ethernet
F15 MPRP = 1x Pair (A/B) Gigabit PRP with 2x singlemode LC 10km
F16 MS01 = 8x RS233/422/485 Serial
Slot 4 options
Option Description
G00 XX = Blank Module
G01 M8TX02 = 8x 10/100 BaseTX MicroD
G02 M8FX11 = 8x 100FX multimode, 1310nm LC 2km
G06 M4FX11 = 4x 100FX multimode, 1310nm LC 2km
G10 M4CG02 = 4x 10/100/1000TX microD
G11 M4FG01 = 4x 1000SX multimode, 850nm LC 500m
G12 M4FG03 = 4x 1000LX singlemode, 1310nm LC 10km
G14 M12TX02 = 12x 10/100 BaseTX copper Ethernet
G15 MPRP = 1x Pair (A/B) Gigabit PRP with 2x singlemode LC 10km
G16 MS01 = 8x RS233/422/485 Serial
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Slot 5 options
Option Description
H00 XX = Blank Module
H01 M8TX02 = 8x 10/100 BaseTX MicroD
H02 M8FX11 = 8x 100FX multimode, 1310nm LC 2km
H06 M4FX11 = 4x 100FX multimode, 1310nm LC 2km
H10 M4CG02 = 4x 10/100/1000TX microD
H11 M4FG01 = 4x 1000SX multimode, 850nm LC 500m
H12 M4FG03 = 4x 1000LX singlemode, 1310nm LC 10km
H14 M12TX02 = 12x 10/100 BaseTX copper Ethernet
H15 MPRP = 1x Pair (A/B) Gigabit PRP with 2x singlemode LC 10km
H16 MS01 = 8x RS233/422/485 Serial
Slot 6 options
Option Description
J00 XX = Blank Module
J01 M8TX02 = 8x 10/100 BaseTX MicroD
J02 M8FX11 = 8x 100FX multimode, 1310nm LC 2km
J06 M4FX11 = 4x 100FX multimode, 1310nm LC 2km
J10 M4CG02 = 4x 10/100/1000TX microD
J11 M4FG01 = 4x 1000SX multimode, 850nm LC 500m
J12 M4FG03 = 4x 1000LX singlemode, 1310nm LC 10km
J14 M12TX02 = 12x 10/100 BaseTX copper Ethernet
J15 MPRP = 1x Pair (A/B) Gigabit PRP with 2x singlemode LC 10km
J16 MS01 = 8x RS233/422/485 Serial
1.4 Decommissioning and disposal
Proper decommissioning and disposal of this device is important to prevent malicious
users from obtaining proprietary information and to protect the environment.
Decommissioning
This device may include sensitive, proprietary data. Before taking the device out of
service, either permanently or for maintenance by a third-party, make sure it has
been fully decommissioned.
For more information, refer to the associated "RUGGEDCOM ROX Configuration
Manual".
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1.5Cabling Recommendations
Recycling and disposal
This device is low in pollutants, can be recycled, and meets the requirements of the
WEEE directive 2012/19/EU for the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment.
Do not dispose of devices at public disposal sites.
For environmentally friendly recycling and the disposal of devices, contact a certified
disposal company for electronic scrap or your Siemens contact.
For more information, refer to https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/
view/109479891.
Note the different national regulations.
1.5 Cabling Recommendations
Before connecting the device, be aware of the recommendations and considerations
outlined in this section.
1.5.1 Protection On Twisted-Pair Data Ports
All copper Ethernet ports on RUGGEDCOM products include transient suppression
circuitry to protect against damage from electrical transients and conform with
IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613 Class 1 standards. This means that during a transient
electrical event, communications errors or interruptions may occur, but recovery is
automatic.
Siemens also does not recommend using copper Ethernet ports to interface with
devices in the field across distances that could produce high levels of ground
potential rise (i.e. greater than 2500 V), during line-to-ground fault conditions.
1.5.2 Gigabit Ethernet 1000Base-TX Cabling Recommendations
The IEEE 802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet standard defines 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet
communications over distances of up to 100 m (328 ft) using all 4 pairs in category
5 (or higher) balanced, unshielded twisted-pair cabling. For wiring guidelines,
system designers and integrators should refer to the Telecommunications Industry
Association (TIA) TIA/EIA-568-A wiring standard that characterizes minimum cabling
performance specifications required for proper Gigabit Ethernet operation. For
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1.5.3Supported fiber optic cables
reliable, error-free data communication, new and pre-existing communication paths
should be verified for TIA/EIA-568-A compliance.
The following table summarizes the relevant cabling standards:
Cabling
Category
1000Base-
TX Compliant
Required Action
< 5 No New wiring infrastructure required.
5 Yes Verify TIA/EIA-568-A compliance.
5e Yes No action required. New installations should be designed with
Category 5e or higher.
6 Yes No action required.
> 6 Yes Connector and wiring standards to be determined.
Follow these recommendations for copper data cabling in high electrical noise
environments:
• Data cable lengths should be as short as possible, preferably 3 m (10
ft) in length. Copper data cables should not be used for inter-building
communications.
• Power and data cables should not be run in parallel for long distances, and
should be installed in separate conduits. Power and data cables should intersect
at 90° angles when necessary to reduce inductive coupling.
• Shielded/screened cabling can be used when required. Care should be taken to
avoid the creation of ground loops with shielded cabling.
1.5.3 Supported fiber optic cables
The following fiber optic cable types are supported under the stated conditions.
Distance (m)Cable Type Wavelength (nm) Modal Bandwidth
(MHz·km) 100Base-FX 1000Base-SX 10GBase-SR
850 200 — 275 33OM1 (62.5/125)
1300 500 2000 — —
850 500 — 550 82OM2 (50/125)
1300 500 2000 — —
850 1500 — 550 300OM3 (50/125)a
1300 500 2000 — —
850 3500 — 550 400OM4 (50/125)a
1300 500 2000 — —
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1.6Patch Panels
1.6 Patch Panels
Every module slot in the RUGGEDCOM MX5000RE chassis is connected to a patch
panel assembly in the enclosure. Patch panels are provided pre-assembled with the
appropriate ports and wiring to make installation quick and simple.
The following maps the patch panels to their associated line module slot in the
RUGGEDCOM MX5000RE chassis.
B
D
E
A
C
G
F
H I J
Figure1.6 Patch Panels
Patch Panel RUGGEDCOM
MX5000RE
Module Slot
A LM1
B LM2
C LM3
D CM
E SM
F PM1
G PM2
H LM4
I LM5
J LM6
For information about how to install patch panels, refer to "Installing the Patch
Panels" (Page 30).
1.7 Required tools/hardware
The following tools and hardware are required to install the device:
Tools
Tools Quantity Detail
#1 Phillips screwdriver 1 For removing/installing terminal blocks
and the terminal block cover.
Torx T10 screwdriver 1 For removing/installing modules.
10-18 AWG multipurpose crimping tool 1 For stripping and crimping wires.
Hardware
Tools Quantity Detail
AC/DC power cord 1 per power supply For connecting power to a power
supply module.
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