The Ruijie RG‑S5310 Series is a robust lineup of Layer‑3 access network switches for campus and enterprise applications.
With models ranging from 24- to 48-port configurations, some offering PoE/PoE+, all include 4×1G/10G SFP+ uplinks, hot-swappable power, VSU clustering, deep security, IPv6 routing, and modular OS (RGOS12.X) for future-ready campus aggregation and access deployments.
Models Overview & Specifications
Model | Downlink Ports | Uplinks | PoE Support | Capacity / Forwarding | Highlights |
RG‑S5310‑24GT4XS‑E | 24×1G RJ45 | 4×1G/10G SFP+ | No | 336 Gbps / 126 Mpps | Dual power, VSU |
RG‑S5310‑48GT4XS‑E | 48×1G RJ45 | 4×1G/10G SFP+ | No | 432 Gbps / 166 Mpps | High density |
RG‑S5310‑24SFP4XS‑E | 24×1G SFP | 4×1G/10G SFP+ | No | Similar to above | Full fiber access |
RG‑S5310‑48SFP4XS‑E | 48×1G SFP | 4×1G/10G SFP+ | No | - | Fiber aggregation |
RG‑S5310‑24GT4XS‑P‑E | 24×1G RJ45 | 4×1G/10G SFP+ | PoE/PoE+ (740 W) | ~154 Gbps / 115 Mpps | PoE for APs |
RG‑S5310‑48GT4XS‑P‑E | 48×1G RJ45 | 4×1G/10G SFP+ | PoE/PoE+ (1440 W) | High capacity | Massive PoE |
Core Features & Differentiators
Multi-Rate Uplink & Port Flexibility
Each model supports 4×1G/10G SFP+ uplinks for flexible deployment in aggregation, core, or distribution layers.
VSU Virtual Stacking & Redundancy
Supports Virtual Switching Unit (VSU) clustering, enabling smooth failover, unified control, and simplified multi-switch deployments.
Deep Security Stack
Provides ARP/DHCP snooping, IP+MAC+Port binding, NFPP, CPP, ARP anti-spoofing, and ACLs for secure campus access environments
Comprehensive Layer 2/3 Features
Supports VLANs (4K), QinQ, jumbo frames, STP/RSTP/MSTP, ERPS, RLDP, BFD, BGP, OSPFv2/v3, IS‑IS, and RIPng, converting it into both access and aggregation switch.
PoE/PoE+ Power Delivery
PoE models offer 740 W (24-port) and 1440 W (48-port) budgets, on par with IEEE 802.3af/at for powering wireless APs, IP cameras, VoIP phones.
Hot-Swappable Power
Dual power module slots provide 1+1 redundancy, enabling non-stop operation even during maintenance.
Energy & Cooling Efficiency
Variable-speed fan control and energy-optimized hardware reduce noise and power consumption, suitable for enterprise access stacks.
Deployment Scenarios
Gigabit Campus Access
24/48-port RJ45 models provide high-throughput wired access; fiber versions enable secure building distribution.
PoE-Powered Deployment
PoE/PoE+ models support high-power edge devices like Wi-Fi 6 APs, PTZ cameras, and VoIP telephony.
Edge Aggregation in Enterprise/SMB
With 10G uplinks and L3 routing, RG-S5310 can operate as both Access network and Aggregation Switch.
High-Density Fiber Access
SFP models ideal for data centers and campus labs needing fiber connectivity for endpoints.
Future-Ready Campus Fabric
Modular OS and IPv6 support positions RG-S5310 as a future-proof campus backbone switch.
Deployment & Management Experience
- Zero-touch Integration: Auto-provisioning via Ruijie INC controller for “plug-and-play” access.
- Seamless Upgrades & Maintenance: Hot-swap fans and power modules, minimized downtime in luxurious deployments.
- Unified Management: Managed via CLI, Web, SNMPv3, sFlow, RMON, and Ruijie Cloud platforms.
- Robust Resiliency: Millisecond-level recovery states from VSU, RLDP, ERPS, and VRRP.
Common CLI Configurations for all RG‑S5310 series
Enable SSH & Telnet Management
Ruijie> enable
Ruijie# configure terminal
Ruijie(config)# enable service ssh-server
Ruijie(config)# crypto key generate dsa
Ruijie(config)# interface vlan 1
Ruijie(config-if)# ip address 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0
Ruijie(config)# line vty 0 4
Ruijie(config-line)# login local
Ruijie(config-line)# transport input ssh telnet
Ruijie(config-line)# exit
Ruijie(config)# username admin password YourPass123
Ruijie(config)# enable password YourPrivPass
Ruijie# write
Activate Web/HTTPS Interface
Ruijie# configure terminal
Ruijie(config)# enable service web-server
Ruijie(config)# enable service https-server
Set Up VSU Virtual Stacking
Ruijie# configure terminal
Ruijie(config)# vsu enable
Ruijie(config)# vsu domain 1
Basic VLAN & Layer‑3 Configuration
Ruijie(config)# vlan 10
Ruijie(config)# interface vlan 10
Ruijie(config-if)# ip address 10.10.10.1 255.255.255.0
Ruijie(config)# ip route-static 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 10.10.10.254
Disable CLI Log Messages
Ruijie# configure terminal
Ruijie(config)# no logging on
Port-Security Sticky Removal (Suit for RG‑S5310‑48GT4XS‑P‑E only)
Ruijie(config)# interface gigabitEthernet 0/1
Ruijie(config-if)# no switchport port-security mac-address 0021.CCCF.6F70
Ruijie(config-if)# no switchport port-security binding 0021.CCCF.6F70 vlan 1 192.168.1.1
Ruijie# write
Configure Voice & Data VLAN on Trunk Port (Suit for RG‑S5310‑48GT4XS‑P‑E only)
Ruijie(config)# interface gigabitEthernet 0/5
Ruijie(config-if)# switchport mode trunk
Ruijie(config-if)# switchport trunk allowed vlan 10,20
Ruijie(config-if)# voice vlan 20
Conclusion
The Ruijie RG‑S5310 Series is a powerhouse Campus Switch, Enterprise Switch, and Aggregation Switch packed into a scalable access-layer form factor.
Boasting multi-gig uplinks, PoE flexibility, secure RoI, and intelligent OS features, it's ideal for modern campus architectures demanding performance, security, and operational simplicity.
FAQ – Practical Q&A
Q1: Which model supports PoE+?
The RG‑S5310‑24GT4XS‑P‑E and 48GT4XS‑P‑E models offer IEEE 802.3af/at PoE+ with 740 W and 1440 W budgets respectively.
Q2: Can I stack different port-count models?
Yes, PoE and non-PoE variants can virtual stack together using VSU.
Q3: What Level of Routing Support?
Supports advanced L3 including IPv4/v6 static routing, RIP, OSPFv2/v3, IS-IS, BGP, VRRP, and BFD.
Q4: How secure are ARP attacks?
Layer 2 security includes dynamic ARP/ DHCP inspection and IP-MAC-Port binding to defend against spoofing.
Q5: Are uplinks 1G or 10G?
Uplinks support both 1G and 10G SFP+ transceivers for flexible deployment.
Q6: Redundancy for PoE?
Dual power modules provide full PoE redundancy when the total PoE load is below a single PSU limit
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