RUGGEDCOM RS900G
Installation Guide
Chapter 1
Introduction
Feature Highlights 1
Introduction
The RUGGEDCOM RS900G is an industrially hardened, fully managed Ethernet switch providing dual fiber
optical Gigabit Ethernet ports and eight Fast Ethernet copper ports. Designed to operate reliably in harsh
industrial environments, the RUGGEDCOM RS900G provides a high level of immunity to electromagnetic
interference and heavy electrical surges typical of environments found in electric utility substations, factory floors
or in curb side traffic control cabinets. An operating temperature range of -40 to 85 °C (-40 to 185 °F) coupled
with a powder coated aluminum enclosure and optional conformal coating allows the RUGGEDCOM RS900G to
be placed in almost any location.
The embedded RUGGEDCOM Rugged Operating System (ROS) provides advanced networking features such
as Enhanced Rapid Spanning Tree (eRSTP), Port Rate Limiting and a full array of intelligent functionality for high
network availability and manageability.
Section 1.1
Feature Highlights
Ethernet Ports
• 2 x 1000Base-X fiber optic ports
• 8 x 10/100Base-TX RJ-45 ports
• Industry standard fiber optic connectors: LC, SC and SFP pluggable optics
• Bi-directional simplex fiber support
• Long haul optics allow Gigabit distances up to 70 km (43.5 mi)
Rated for Reliability in Harsh Environments
• Immunity to EMI and heavy electrical surges
• -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185 °F) operating temperature (no fans)
• Conformal coated printed circuit boards (optional)
Universal Power Supply Options
• Fully integrated power supply
• Universal high-voltage range: 88-300 VDC or 85-264 VAC
• Dual low-voltage DC inputs: 24 VDC (10-36 VDC) or 48 VDC (36-72 VDC)
• Terminal blocks for reliable, maintenance-free connections
• CSA/UL 60950-1 safety approved to 85 °C (185 °F)
Cyber Security
• Multi-level user passwords
• SSH/SSL (128-bit encryption version)
• Enable/disable ports, MAC-based port security
• Port-based network access control (IEEE 802.1x)