RG-N18010-E

Q1: What is the RG‑N18000 series chassis?

A: The RG‑N18000 series includes modular chassis routers: RG‑N18010 (8-slot, 10 RU) and RG‑N18014 (12-slot, 14 RU). The chassis itself is sold without line cards.

Q2: Are chassis and line cards sold separately?

A: Yes. You need to choose the appropriate chassis (RG‑N18010 or RG‑N18014) and then select compatible line cards, supervisor modules, fabric modules, fan trays, and power modules based on your port-density and performance needs.

Q3: What are the supported line card options for RG‑N18000?

A: Available line cards include models such as M18000E‑32XS‑XB (32×10GE), M18000E‑52XS‑XB (52×10GE), M18000E‑12CQ‑XB (12×100GE), and M18000E‑24GT8SFP8XS‑XA (24×GE electrical + 8×GE optical + 8×10GE optical).

Q4: What is the maximum port capacity per chassis?

A: Each line card supports up to 52×10GE and 12×100GE, so with 8 slots (RG‑N18010), you can have up to 416×10GE and 96×100GE ports.

Q5: Does the chassis support hot-swappable modules?

A: Yes. Supervisor modules, power modules, fan trays, fabric modules, and line cards are all hot-swappable without powering down the chassis.

Q6: What redundancy features are supported?

A: The chassis supports N+1 or N+M redundancy for power modules, switch fabric redundancy, fan redundancy, and dual supervisor modules.

Q7: What cooling mechanism does the RG‑N18000 use?

A: The chassis uses Y-shaped airflow: front-to-rear for supervisor/fabric modules and side-to-rear for line cards. Fan trays use an in-line design for optimal airflow.

Q8: What operating environment specifications apply?

A: It operates between 0–50 °C, up to 5000 m altitude, and 10–90% non-condensing humidity. Storage is −40–70 °C.

Q9: What is the MTBF and reliability of the chassis?

A: The MTBF is approximately 342,000 hours (~39 years).

Q10: What software features does RG‑N18000 support?

A: RGOS provides full Intel networking stack, including CLOS non‑blocking architecture, VXLAN, MPLS, OSPF, BGP, IPv6, ACL, QoS, STP/RSTP/MSTP, ERPS, EEE, jumbo frames, and more.

Q11: Can RG‑N18000 support virtualization and cloud‑like deployment models?

A: Yes. It supports virtualization technologies such as VSU 3.0 (Virtual Switch Unit) and VSD, enabling multiple logical switches within one chassis and unified wired/wireless access aggregation.

Q12: Is it suitable for unified wired and wireless core networks?

A: Yes. It can serve as a core switch with unified authentication for wired and wireless networks and can support up to 2560 APs per AC line card.

Q13: What initial steps are necessary for installation?

A: The chassis is heavy (~43–68 kg empty). Before moving, you must remove line cards, power modules, fabric/supervisor modules, and fans. Always unplug power cords, use ≥4 people, and hold by chassis handles—not module handles.

Q14: What series models are included in RG‑N18000?

A: The series includes RG‑N18007, RG‑N18010, RG‑N18012, and RG‑N18014 (E or X variants).

Q15: How deep is the chassis and what rack depth is required?

A: Chassis depth is under 500 mm (19.7″); a rack with at least 800 mm depth is recommended.