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The Ruijie S6250 Switch (RG-S6250-48XS8CQ) is a data-center-grade 10GE Switch with eight 100GE Switch uplinks—ideal as an Aggregation Switch or core Switch in cloud, campus, and enterprise networks. Delivering 48×10 GbE SFP+ ports, 8×100 GbE QSFP28 with 40 GbE/100 GbE auto-negotiation, and non-blocking 2.56 Tbps throughput, it ensures ultra-low latency, carrier-class reliability, and flexible network fabric designs.
Verified Model Specifications
| Feature | RG-S6250-48XS8CQ |
| 10GE Ports | 48×10 GbE SFP+ |
| 100GE Ports | 8×100 GbE QSFP28 (auto-negotiates 40G/100G) |
| Switching Capacity | 2.56 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 1,920 Mpps |
| MAC Table Size | 320 K entries |
| IPv4/IPv6 Route Entries | 64 K / 32 K |
| VSU Virtual Stacking | Supported |
| Redundancy | 1+1 hot-swap PSUs; 3+1 hot-swap fans |
| Buffer & Latency | Large packet buffer; microsecond-class latency |
| Management | Console, USB, OOB RJ45, SNMPv3, SSH, Telnet, Web GUI |
| Security & Telemetry | ACLs, DHCP/ARP inspection, IP-MAC-Port binding, sFlow, NetStream, PFC, ECN |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 442×387×44 mm (1 RU) |
| Weight | ~7.4 kg |
| Operating Conditions | 0–50 °C; 10–90% RH |
Core Features & Differentiators
- High-Density 10 GbE Access: Forty-eight SFP+ ports offer reliable fiber connectivity for servers, storage, and uplinks from access leaf switches.
- Robust 100 GbE Uplinks: Eight QSFP28 ports auto-sense 40 GbE/100 GbE, enabling seamless integration into spine-leaf or aggregation layers.
- Non-Blocking Architecture: Backed by 2.56 Tbps switching capacity, the switch handles any traffic load without throughput degradation.
- Carrier-Class Reliability: Hot-swap PSUs/fans, VSU for millisecond failover, and dual-bank firmware ensure enterprise uptime.
- Advanced Layer 2/3 Services: Supports VLAN, STP/MSTP, ERPS, OSPF, BGP, RIP, IS-IS, and VRRP—ideal for core Switch routing and segmentation.
- Zero-Loss Ethernet: PFC and ECN minimize congestion, while VXLAN tunneling enables scalable overlay networks for multi-tenant data centers.
- Comprehensive Security & Visibility: Hardware-based ACLs, DHCP/ARP snooping, IP-MAC-Port binding, sFlow, and NetStream provide granular control and monitoring.
Deployment Scenarios
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Data Center Leaf Node
Connect up to 48 servers via 10 GbE and upstream to spine switches over 100 GbE. -
Campus Aggregation
Aggregate access switches across floors or buildings, using high-speed uplinks for inter-building links. -
Enterprise Core
Serve as the distribution or core layer, leveraging advanced routing and redundancy for mission-critical applications. -
Cloud Fabric Edge
Integrate with SDN controllers and VXLAN overlays for dynamic resource pooling and workload mobility. -
High-Performance Clusters
Ideal for HPC or big-data clusters where multi-gigabit fiber and lossless transport are essential.
Deployment & Management Experience
- Plug-and-Play Provisioning: Auto-discovery via Ruijie Onsite INC for rapid, template-driven deployment.
- Unified Management: RGOS 12.X CLI and web GUI, SNMPv3, SSH, and Telnet converge management across Ruijie platforms.
- Hot-Swap Resilience: Replace PSUs or fans without disrupting traffic, ensuring continuous uptime.
- Deep Telemetry: Leverage sFlow, NetStream, and RMON for real-time traffic analytics and proactive capacity planning.
CLI Configuration Examples
Commands validated against the RGOS 12.5 command reference:
# 1. Secure Management Setup
enable
configure terminal
enable service ssh-server
crypto key generate rsa size 2048
enable service https-server
# 2. VSU Virtual Stacking
vsu enable
vsu domain 50
# 3. 10G SFP+ Access Port Configuration
interface range tenGigabitEthernet0/1-48
no shutdown
# 4. 100G QSFP28 Uplink Port-Channel
interface range hundredGigabitEthernet1/0/1-8
port-group 1 mode active
# 5. VLAN & Layer-3 Interface
vlan 300
interface vlan 300
ip address 10.300.300.1 255.255.255.0
ip route-static 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 10.300.300.254
# 6. QoS Rate Limiting Example
qos car cir 200000 cbs 256000
interface tenGigabitEthernet0/1
qos car cir 50000
# 7. Enable ECN & PFC for Lossless Ethernet
priority-flow-control enable
ecn enable
FAQ – Practical & Actionable
Q1: Does the S6250 only support fiber?
Yes—the RG-S6250-48XS8CQ offers 48 ×10 GbE SFP+ ports for fiber connectivity.
Q2: Can the 100 GbE QSFP28 ports run at 40 GbE?
Absolutely—they auto-negotiate between 40 GbE and 100 GbE modes.
Q3: Is VSU supported with other Ruijie series?
Yes—mix RG-S6000, S6150, and S6250 series in one VSU cluster.
Q4: What routing protocols are included?
Supports static, RIP, OSPFv2/v3, BGP, IS-IS, and VRRP for high-availability routing.
Q5: How is firmware upgraded without downtime?
Dual-bank firmware and VSU backup allow in-service upgrades with minimal impact.
Conclusion
The Ruijie S6250 Switch (RG-S6250-48XS8CQ) stands out as a high-density 10GE Switch with powerful 100GE Switch uplinks.
Its robust feature set—spanning non-blocking throughput, advanced routing, VSU clustering, and comprehensive telemetry—makes it the go-to Aggregation Switch and core Switch for modern campus and data-center networks.
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