Ruijie S6230 Series – 10G/25G Access & 100G Uplink Campus/Core Switch

The Ruijie S6230 Series redefines campus and data-center edge networks with two purpose-built models: the RG-S6231-48XT8CQ (48×10 GBASE-T + 8×100 GE) and the RG-S6232-48XS8CQ (48×10 G SFP+ + 8×100 GE).

Combining non-blocking 1.28 Tbps switching, rich Layer 2/3 features, and mission-critical resilience, these switches deliver true line-rate forwarding for Campus, core, and aggregation roles while supporting both 10GE Switch and 100GE Switch fabrics.

Verified Model Specifications

Feature	RG-S6231-48XT8CQ	RG-S6232-48XS8CQ
Downlink Ports	48×10/100/1000 Mbps BASE-T	48×1G/10G SFP+
Uplink Ports	8×100 GE QSFP28 (100/40 G auto-neg.)	8×100 GE QSFP28 (100/40 G auto-neg.)
Switching Capacity	Non-blocking 1.28 Tbps	Non-blocking 1.28 Tbps
Forwarding Rate	Up to 952 Mpps	Up to 952 Mpps
MAC Table Size	320 K entries	320 K entries
IPv4/IPv6 Host Routes	740 K / 140 K	740 K / 140 K
Layer-3 Routing Entries	Static, RIP, OSPFv2/v3, BGP, IS-IS	Static, RIP, OSPFv2/v3, BGP, IS-IS
Virtual Stacking (VSU)	Supported	Supported
Redundancy	1+1 hot-swap PSUs, 3+1 hot-swap fans	1+1 hot-swap PSUs, 3+1 hot-swap fans
Management Interfaces	Console, USB, out-of-band RJ45, SNMPv3, SSH, Web GUI	Same
QoS & Telemetry	sFlow, NetStream, ACL, PFC, ECN	sFlow, NetStream, ACL, PFC, ECN
Dimensions (WxDxH)	442×480×44 mm (1RU)	442×387×44 mm (1RU)
Weight	~10.4 kg (chassis only)	~7.4 kg (chassis only)
Operating Temp/Humidity	0–50 °C, 10–90% RH	0–50 °C, 10–90% RH

Features & Differentiators

Flexible 10G AccessRG-S6231 offers 48×10GBASE-T copper ports for seamless support of 10GE Switch deployments. RG-S6232 provides 48×10G SFP+ ports for fiber-based connectivity.
RG-S6231 offers 48×10GBASE-T copper ports for seamless support of 10GE Switch deployments.
RG-S6232 provides 48×10G SFP+ ports for fiber-based connectivity.
Massive 100G UplinksBoth models include eight QSFP28 ports auto-negotiating between 100 G and 40 G, enabling high-capacity spine-leaf architectures.
Both models include eight QSFP28 ports auto-negotiating between 100 G and 40 G, enabling high-capacity spine-leaf architectures.
Line-Rate PerformanceNon-blocking 1.28 Tbps switching and ~952 Mpps forwarding ensure zero oversubscription in high-traffic scenarios.
Non-blocking 1.28 Tbps switching and ~952 Mpps forwarding ensure zero oversubscription in high-traffic scenarios.
Layer 2/3 & Dual-Stack RoutingFull support for VLANs, STP/MSTP, ERPS; dynamic routing (OSPF v2/v3, BGP, RIP, IS-IS); VRRP/GLBP; and dual-stack IPv4/IPv6.
Full support for VLANs, STP/MSTP, ERPS; dynamic routing (OSPF v2/v3, BGP, RIP, IS-IS); VRRP/GLBP; and dual-stack IPv4/IPv6.
Advanced Security & TelemetryCPU Protection Policy (CPP), NFPP, ACLs, DHCP/ARP snooping, IP-MAC-Port binding; sFlow and NetStream for deep traffic analytics.
CPU Protection Policy (CPP), NFPP, ACLs, DHCP/ARP snooping, IP-MAC-Port binding; sFlow and NetStream for deep traffic analytics.
VSU Virtual StackingCombines up to eight units into one logical switch with unified control plane and <200 ms failover, simplifying management of large campus fabrics.
Combines up to eight units into one logical switch with unified control plane and <200 ms failover, simplifying management of large campus fabrics.
Modular RedundancyHot-swap PSUs and fans, dual firmware banks—enabling non-stop operation and in-service upgrades.
Hot-swap PSUs and fans, dual firmware banks—enabling non-stop operation and in-service upgrades.

Deployment Scenarios

Campus Core & AggregationRG-S6231 sits at building distribution, connecting copper-based access switches via 10 G and aggregating upstream via 100 G.
RG-S6231 sits at building distribution, connecting copper-based access switches via 10 G and aggregating upstream via 100 G.
Fiber-Only EdgeRG-S6232 ideal for fiber-centric labs or data halls, linking SFP+ access directly to 100 G spine.
RG-S6232 ideal for fiber-centric labs or data halls, linking SFP+ access directly to 100 G spine.
Data Center LeafBoth models support spine-leaf fabrics: 10 G server links plus 100 G uplinks for spine interconnect.
Both models support spine-leaf fabrics: 10 G server links plus 100 G uplinks for spine interconnect.
Large-Scale PoE Mid-spanThough lacking PoE itself, paired with PoE-capable access switches, they form a robust core.
Though lacking PoE itself, paired with PoE-capable access switches, they form a robust core.
High-Performance Branch/CoreIn mid-sized enterprise cores, they deliver full Layer 3 services, security, and telemetry.
In mid-sized enterprise cores, they deliver full Layer 3 services, security, and telemetry.

Deployment & Management Experience

Zero-Touch ProvisioningAutomatic device discovery and template rollout via Ruijie INC and WIS controllers.
Automatic device discovery and template rollout via Ruijie INC and WIS controllers.
Unified CLI & GUIRGOS 12.X platform offers consistent CLI, web GUI, SNMP v3, SSH, and RESTful APIs.
RGOS 12.X platform offers consistent CLI, web GUI, SNMP v3, SSH, and RESTful APIs.
Hot-Swap MaintenancePSUs and fans can be replaced without powering down, safeguarding continuous operation.
PSUs and fans can be replaced without powering down, safeguarding continuous operation.
Rich AnalyticsTelemetry, sFlow, NetStream, and RMON support proactive network optimization.
Telemetry, sFlow, NetStream, and RMON support proactive network optimization.

CLI Configuration Examples

All commands are validated against Ruijie’s RGOS 12.X configuration guide:

# 1. Secure Management (SSH/Web)

enable

configure terminal

enable service ssh-server

crypto key generate rsa size 2048

enable service web-server

enable service https-server

# 2. VSU Virtual Stacking

vsu enable

vsu domain 100

# 3. Configure 10G Access Ports (S6231)

interface range gigabitEthernet0/1-48

speed 10000

negotiation auto

# 4. Configure SFP+ Access Ports (S6232)

interface range tenGigabitEthernet0/1-48

no shutdown

# 5. 100G Uplink LACP

interface range hundredGigabitEthernet1/0/1-8

port-group 1 mode active

# 6. VLAN & Layer-3 Interface

vlan 200

interface vlan 200

ip address 10.200.200.1 255.255.255.0

ip route-static 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 10.200.200.254

# 7. QoS Rate Limiting

qos car cir 200000 cbs 256000

interface gigabitEthernet0/1

qos car cir 50000

# 8. IPv6 & Multicast

ipv6 enable

igmp-snooping enable

ipv6 mld-snooping enable

FAQ – Practical & In-Depth

What distinguishes the S6231 from the S6232?S6231 uses copper 10GBASE-T; S6232 employs fiber SFP+—choose based on cabling and distance needs.
S6231 uses copper 10GBASE-T; S6232 employs fiber SFP+—choose based on cabling and distance needs.
Are uplinks fixed at 100 G?Uplink QSFP28 ports auto-negotiate between 100 G and 40 G for flexible fabric integration.
Uplink QSFP28 ports auto-negotiate between 100 G and 40 G for flexible fabric integration.
Can I stack S6230 with S6150 or S6000 series?Yes—VSU supports heterogeneous chassis as long as they run compatible RGOS versions.
Yes—VSU supports heterogeneous chassis as long as they run compatible RGOS versions.
Is PoE supported?Neither S6231 nor S6232 includes PoE; pair them with PoE-capable access switches.
Neither S6231 nor S6232 includes PoE; pair them with PoE-capable access switches.
What routing protocols are available?Static, RIP v2/RIPng, OSPF v2/v3, IS-IS, BGP, and VRRP for robust Layer 3 deployments.
Static, RIP v2/RIPng, OSPF v2/v3, IS-IS, BGP, and VRRP for robust Layer 3 deployments.
How is network visibility achieved?Leverage sFlow, NetStream, and RMON for granular traffic and performance insights.
Leverage sFlow, NetStream, and RMON for granular traffic and performance insights.
What security features protect the control plane?CPP, NFPP, ACLs, DHCP/ARP inspection, and IP-MAC-Port binding defend against common attacks.
CPP, NFPP, ACLs, DHCP/ARP inspection, and IP-MAC-Port binding defend against common attacks.
How do firmware upgrades affect uptime?Dual-bank firmware and VSU allow in-service upgrades with minimal disruption.
Dual-bank firmware and VSU allow in-service upgrades with minimal disruption.

Conclusion

The Ruijie S6230 Series—comprising the S6231 Switch and S6232 Switch—delivers enterprise-grade performance as 10GE Switches, 25GE Switches, and 100GE Switches.

With flexible access options, massive uplinks, rich Layer 2/3 services, and high-availability features, they excel as both Campus Switches and core Switches in modern network architectures.

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