Ruijie RG-WS6512-L Large Campus Wireless Access Controller, 8 x 1G Combo Ports, 4 x 10G SFP+ Ports
About this product
The Ruijie RG-WS6512-L is a high-performance large campus wireless access controller for medium to large networks, including government, general education, medical care and enterprise sites. It manages 128 APs by default and, with licences, up to 1,152 generic APs or up to 2,304 wall plate APs, with 8 x GE combo ports and 4 x 10GE SFP+ ports in a 1 RU unit.
Key features
- Manages 128 APs by default; licences extend this to up to 1,152 generic APs or up to 2,304 wall plate APs
- 4 x 10GE SFP+ ports
- 802.11 forwarding capacity of 40 Gbps (subject to the wireless network environment)
- Up to 32,768 manageable STAs, subject to the network environment
- Intra-AC roaming handoff time < 50 ms
- Centralized, local and service-based flexible forwarding
- Comes with one RG-PA70I 70 W AC power module; a second can be added for power redundancy
Frequently asked questions
How many access points can the RG-WS6512-L manage?
It supports 128 APs by default. With licences it can manage up to 1,152 generic APs or up to 2,304 wall plate APs, as the number is subject to the AP model.
Are licences needed to add more APs?
Yes. The RG-WS6512-L supports up to 128 APs by default; to increase the number of supported APs, the corresponding licence is needed.
What ports does it have?
8 x GE combo ports and 4 x 10GE SFP+ ports for service, plus a 1 x RJ45 console port and 2 x USB ports for management.
Does it support redundant power?
Yes. It takes 2 x RG-PA70I 70 W AC power modules; one comes with the main unit and supports power redundancy when a second is added.
Is it rack-mountable?
It is a 1 RU unit measuring 440 mm x 340 mm x 43.6 mm.
Which management platforms can be used?
Eweb and Ruijie Cloud, with a Wi-Fi heat map.
Specifications
Specifications
| Brand | Ruijie |
|---|---|
| Model | RG-WS6512-L |
| Manufacturer Part Number (MPN) | RG-WS6512-L |
| Fixed service ports | 8 x GE combo ports; 4 x 10GE SFP+ ports |
| Fixed management port | 1 x RJ45 console port; 2 x USB ports |
| Rack height | 1 RU |
| Unit dimensions (W x D x H) | 440 mm x 340 mm x 43.6 mm |
| Unit weight | Main unit: 5.9 kg (13.01 lbs); Power module: 0.4 kg (0.88 lbs) |
| Maximum power consumption | 70 W |
| Input power supply | 2 x RG-PA70I 70 W AC power modules (one supplied with the main unit) |
| Input voltage | 100 V AC to 240 V AC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz |
| Main unit operating temperature | 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) |
| Operating humidity | 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing) |
| Fan | Three built-in fans (on the left side); Right-to-left airflow; Fan speed adjustment; Fan fault alarm |
| Acoustic noise | < 78 dB |
| Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) | 200,000 hours (22 years) at the operating temperature of 25°C (77°F) |
| Default number of manageable APs | 128 (subject to the AP model) |
| Maximum manageable APs with licences | Up to 1,152 generic APs; up to 2,304 wall plate APs |
| Maximum number of manageable STAs | 32,768 (subject to the network environment) |
| Intra-AC roaming handoff time | < 50 ms |
| Maximum number of virtualized ACs | 4 |
| 802.11 forwarding capacity | 40 Gbps (subject to the wireless network environment) |
| IEEE 802.11 protocols | 802.11, 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11d, 802.11h, 802.11w, 802.11k, 802.11v, 802.11r, 802.11i, 802.11e, 802.11n, 802.11ac, and 802.11ax |
| Forwarding mode | Centralized forwarding; Local forwarding; Service-based flexible forwarding |
| Network management platform | Eweb; Ruijie Cloud; Wi-Fi heat map |
| Applicable software version | RGOS 11.9(6)W1B3 or later |
| Safety regulation | IEC 62368-1, EN 62368-1 |
Ruijie RG-WS6512-L Large Campus Wireless Access Controller, 8 x 1G Combo Ports, 4 x 10G SFP+ Ports
