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The Ruijie RG‑S2952G‑E is a high-performance Ruijie ethernet switch designed as a Layer 2+ access network switch.
Boasting 48 Gigabit RJ45 ports and 4 Gigabit SFP uplinks, the V3 version delivers silent operation via variable-speed fans, robust L2/L3 protocol support, VSU stacking, and enterprise-grade security. Ideal for campus aggregation, SMB networks, and office edge environments, it balances reliability, efficiency, and scalability.
Model Specifications
| Specification | RG‑S2952G‑E V3 |
| Downlink Ports | 48 × 10/100/1000 RJ45 |
| Uplink Ports | 4 × 1 G SFP |
| Switching Capacity | 256 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 132 Mpps |
| MAC Table | 16K entries |
| ARP Table | 1,000 entries |
| Routing Entries | 500 (IPv4 / IPv6) |
| ACL Entries | 1,500 |
| Port Buffer | 1.5 MB |
| Power Consumption | ≤ 40 W |
| Operating Temp/Humidity | 0–50 °C, 10–90% RH |
| Redundancy & Stacking | Fixed fans, VSU stacking, VRRP, ERPS |
Core Features & Differentiators
Silent and Efficient Design
Variable-speed fans adapt to thermal load—quiet for office or broadcast settings, while providing controlled cooling under stress .
L2+ Protocol Support with Basic L3
Supports VLANs (4K, QinQ), STP/RSTP/MSTP, IGMP/MLD Snooping, LACP, ERPS (G.8032), static routes, RIP, OSPF, VRRP, and IPv6 static routing—making this access network switch versatile in multi-LAN and subnetized environments.
Security and Threat Defenses
ACLs (standard, extended, IPv6), DHCP snooping, ARP inspection, IP-MAC-Port binding, CPP and NFPP for CPU protection, IGMP v1–v3, RSPAN/ERSPAN, and SNMPv3, SSH, web/CLI management—effective in warding off unauthorized access.
Virtual Stacking via VSU
Enables two to nine units to act as a single virtual switch (4 recommended), reducing cabling and simplifying management with sub-200 ms failover times.
Energy Saving
IEEE 802.3az (EEE), auto power-down on idle ports, and tiered fan speeds support sustainable operations and reduce operating costs.
Deployment Scenarios
Campus Aggregation Layer
Ideal as a wiring-closet switch connecting APs, desktops, and IP phones, with flexible uplink options for high-capacity core links and VRRP redundancy.
SMB or Branch Core
Layer 3 routing (static, RIP, OSPF), VRRP, and VLAN flexibility support office-level aggregation and network segmentation needs.
Silent Zones
Suitable for reception areas, libraries, or huddle rooms where low-noise switching is critical.
IoT and Surveillance Edge
Robust access features, ARP/DHCP inspection, and resilient switching create stable aggregation for edge devices.
Multi-Site Stacking
VSU allows multi-floor aggregation within a single logical switch, simplifying VLAN and policy consistency.
Management & Operational Experience
- Zero-touch VSU configuration simplifies multi-unit integration.
- Remote management via Ruijie Cloud, SNMPv3, SSH, web, RMON, sFlow.
- Power and cooling control reduce OPEX with silent backbone.
- High security, such as IP/MAC-Port binding and CPP/NFPP, secures access.
- Resilience via variable fans, VRRP, ERPS, firewall, redundancy.
CLI Configuration Examples
Configure a Trunk Port with a Native VLAN
Ensures untagged traffic is assigned to a designated VLAN, using standard Ruijie CLI syntax.
Ruijie(config)# interface gigabitEthernet0/10
Ruijie(config-if-GigabitEthernet0/10)# switchport mode trunk
Ruijie(config-if-GigabitEthernet0/10)# switchport trunk native vlan 10
Enable Virtual Stacking (VSU)
Allows up to nine switches to be managed as one logical unit, via CLI. As confirmed by Ruijie engineers, this CLI-only setting enables stacking.
Ruijie# configure terminal
Ruijie(config)# vsu enable
Ruijie(config)# vsu domain 1
Ruijie(config)# end
Enable Web/HTTPS Management Service
Required to activate the web GUI on RG‑S2928G‑E & S2952G‑E series, identical across RGOS.
Ruijie# configure terminal
Ruijie(config)# enable service web-server
Ruijie(config)# enable service https-server
Ruijie# show service
Conclusion
The Ruijie RG‑S2952G‑E is a top-tier Ruijie ethernet switch and access network switch for enterprise environments. It delivers silent operation, rich Layer 2+ protocols, essential Layer 3 routing, high-stack capability, and strong security—all wrapped in an energy-efficient and scalable design.
Deployed as a wiring closet, smart building hub, or branch office core, it's ready for modern networking demands.
FAQ – Practical Q&A
Q1: Is it PoE-capable?
No—non-PoE variant. For PoE options, consider RG‑S2910 HPoE models.
Q2: What's the max uplink speed?
Four Gigabit SFP—no 10G. Use stacked links for higher throughput.
Q3: Can it do L3 routing?
Yes—supports static IPv4/IPv6, RIP, OSPF, VRRP for edge routing tasks.
Q4: How many can I stack?
Up to 9 via VSU (4 recommended); hot-insertion supported.
Q5: Security for mission-critical setups?
Yes—ACLs, DHCP/ARP snooping, CPP, NFPP, SSHv3, SNMPv3, and binding tools enhance access-layer protection.
Q6: Is it quiet enough for office use?
Yes—variable fans keep noise low until high load triggers higher RPM.
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