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This guide describes the RUGGEDCOM RST2228P. 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.
•RUGGEDCOM Modules Catalog for RST2228, RST2228P [https://support.indus-
try.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109752858]
Accessing Documentation
The latest user documentation for RUGGEDCOM RST2228P 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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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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The RUGGEDCOM RST2228P is a utility grade, fully managed, industrial Ethernet
switch designed to operate reliably in harsh environments. With a rugged metal enclosure and an optional conformal coating, the RUGGEDCOM RST2228P provides a
high level of immunity to electromagnetic interference and heavy electrical surges,
and can withstand temperatures between -40 and 85 °C (-40 and 185 °F).
Highly modular, the RUGGEDCOM RST2228P switch supports up to 24 PoE ports and
28 optical interfaces with data transfer rates of 10/100/1000 Mbit/s. Four ports include data transfer rates of 10000Mbit/s. This makes it the ideal industry-standard
switch for constructing electrical and/or optical line, ring and star topologies.
The RUGGEDCOM RST2228P switch is supported by RUGGEDCOM RST2228P, which
provides advanced Layer 2 networking functions, and advanced cyber security features.
1.1Feature Highlights
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Power over Ethernet (PoE)
•Supports up to 24 PoE ports with data transfer rates of 10/100/1000 Mbit/s
•Supports 4-pair or 60 W/port
•Supports up to 120 W of PoE power/module (e.g. two 60 W ports or four 30 W
ports)
•Supports up to maximum 500 W/system
•Data and power over a single Ethernet cable
•No mid-span patch panel required
•Fully compatible with IEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3at powered devices
•Auto-sensing ports that provide power only to PoE end devices
•Power to port is turned off if cables are removed
Extreme Flexibility
•Support for up to a total of 28 non-blocking ports (six 4-port modules and four
fixed ports)
•Mixture of fiber optic or copper Gigabit ports with up to 28 Gig Ethernet ports,
including 4 ports capable of 10 Gigabits.
Status PanelThe status panel displays the real-time status of the device.
Six module slot locators indicate the physical location of each media
module in relation to the available chassis slots. Module ports are
numbered from left to right when installed in the chassis. A dedicated LED is assigned to each module port.
Power Supply Terminal BlockA pluggable terminal block. For more information, refer to:
Chassis Ground TerminalProtects the device from power surges and accumulated static elec-
Latches to default state when a power disruption or other alarm
condition occurs. For more information, refer to:
•"Connecting the Failsafe Alarm Relay (Page 13)"
•"Failsafe Alarm Relay Specifications (Page 36)"
•"Connecting External PoE Power (Page 20)"
•"Connecting Power (Page 15)"
•"Power Supply Specifications (Page 35)"
tricity. For information about grounding the device, refer to "Con-
necting Power (Page 15)".
1.3Required Tools and Materials
The following tools and materials are required to install the RUGGEDCOM RST2228P:
Tools/MaterialsPurpose
AC/DC power cordFor connecting power to the device. For the re-
Lightning protectorFor protecting the device from harmful electrical
Flathead screwdriverFor removing or installing modules and terminal
Torx T10 screwdriverFor removing or installing modules.
Phillips screwdriverFor removing or installing terminal blocks.
8 x M6 or #10-32 screwsFor mounting the device to a panel.
8 x M6 or #10-32 screwsFor mounting the device to a rack.
Braided or equivalent ground wireFor grounding the device to safety Earth.
quired. To determine the proper wire gage, refer
to "Power Supply Specifications (Page 35)".
strikes.
blocks.
1.4Decommissioning 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 Configuration Manual.
For environmentally friendly recycling and disposal of this device and related accessories, contact a facility certified to dispose of waste electrical and electronic equipment. Recycling and disposal must be done in accordance with local regulations.
1.5Cabling Recommendations
Siemens recommends using SIMATIC NET industrial Ethernet shielded cables for all
Ethernet ports.
1.5.1Protection 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.
Introduction
1.5Cabling Recommendations
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.
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 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
< 5NoNew wiring infrastructure required.
5YesVerify TIA/EIA-568-A compliance.
5eYesNo action required. New installations should
6YesNo action required.
> 6YesConnector 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.
1.5.3Supported Fiber Optic Cables
The following fiber optic cable types are supported under the stated conditions.
This chapter describes how to install the device, including mounting the device, connecting power, and connecting the device to the network.
DANGER
Electrocution hazard – risk of serious personal injury and/or damage to equipment.
Before performing any maintenance tasks, make sure all power to the device has
been disconnected and wait approximately two minutes for any remaining energy
to dissipate.
WARNING
Radiation hazard – risk of serious personal injury.
This product may contain a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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NOTICE
This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Attempted service by unauthorized
personnel shall render all warranties null and void.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Siemens AG could invalidate
specifications, test results, and agency approvals, and void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
NOTICE
This product should be installed in a restricted access location where access can only
be gained by authorized personnel who have been informed of the restrictions and
any precautions that must be taken. Access must only be possible through the use of
a tool, lock and key, or other means of security, and controlled by the authority responsible for the location.
2.1General Procedure
The general procedure for installing the device is as follows:
NOTICE
The user is responsible for the operating environment of the device, including maintaining the integrity of all protective conductor connections and checking equip-