RKS-G4028-PL-L3 Series
12 10GbE, 16 GbE-port (802.3bt PoE optional) Layer 3 modular managed Ethernet switches

Features
- Scalable design supporting up to 28 ports, from Fast Ethernet to 10GbE industrial networks
- Modular interfaces with LAN modules and power modules for flexible expansion
- IEEE 802.3bt PoE with up to 90 W per port and 720 W total budget for high-power devices
- High EMC immunity compliant with IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613
- Hardware-based IEEE 1588 PTP for high-precision time synchronization
- Intelligent chassis monitoring with built-in temperature detection
- Turbo Ring and Turbo Chain (recovery time < 20 ms @ 250 switches), and STP/RSTP/MSTP for network redundancy
- Supports MXView One series for easy, visualized industrial network management
- GOOSE Check for easy troubleshooting
- Built-in MMS server based on IEC 61850-90-4 switch data modeling for power SCADA
- IEC 62443-4-2 Security Level 2 certified
- -40 to 75°C operating temperature range
| Ethernet Interface | |
| 1000/2500/10000BaseSFP Ports | RKS-G4028-PL-L3 models: 12 |
| Out-of-band Management (OOBM) | 1 x 8-pin RJ45 1GbE Ethernet port (MGMT) |
| Expansion Module Slots | There are 2 module slots on the switch. Users can select different types of modules to insert into the switch. The modules that can be selected include 8-port modules with 10/100/1000BaseT(X), 10/100/1000BaseT(X) PoE, and 100/1000BaseSFP interfaces. Refer to Expansion Modules in the Accessories section for a full list of supported interface modules. 8-port module slots: 2 (Up to 16 total ports) Module Options: • 8-port 10/100/1000BaseT(X) • 8-port 10/100/1000BaseT(X) PoE (PoE models only) • 8-port 100/1000BaseSFP |
| Standards | IEEE 802.1D-2004 for Spanning Tree Protocol IEEE 802.1p for Class of Service IEEE 802.1Q for VLAN Tagging IEEE 802.1s for Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol IEEE 802.1w for Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol IEEE 802.1X for authentication IEEE 802.3 for 10BaseT IEEE 802.3ab for 1000BaseT(X) IEEE 802.3ad for Port Trunk with LACP IEEE 802.3ae for 10 Gigabit Ethernet IEEE 802.3bz for 2.5GBaseX IEEE 802.3u for 100BaseT(X) and 100BaseFX IEEE 802.3x for flow control IEEE 802.3z for 1000BaseSX/LX/LHX/ZX |
| Note | All Ethernet ports on the RKS-G4028-PL series operate in full-duplex mode exclusively. Half-duplex transmission is not supported. |
| Ethernet Software Features | |
| Management | ARP, Back Pressure Flow Control, DHCP Relay Agent (Option 82), Fiber check, Flow control, HTTP, HTTPS, IPv4, Linkup Delay, LLDP, Port Mirroring (SPAN, RSPAN), Private MIB, RARP, RMON, SFTP, SMTP, SNMP Inform, SNMP Trap, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, Syslog, Telnet, TFTP |
| Filter | GMRP, GVRP, GARP, 802.1Q, IGMP Snooping v1/v2/v3, IGMP Querier |
| Redundancy Protocols | Link Aggregation, MRP, MRP Interconnection, MSTP, Multiple Dual Homing, Multiple Network Coupling, Network Loop Protection, Ring Coupling, RSTP, STP, Tracking, Turbo Chain, Turbo Ring v2 |
| Routing Redundancy | VRRP |
| Security | Access control list, Broadcast storm protection, DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, HTTPS/SSL, IEEE 802.1AE MAC security, IP Source Guard, Login and password policy, MAC authentication bypass, RADIUS, Rate Limit, Secure boot, SSH, Static port lock, Sticky MAC, TACACS+, Trust access control |
| Time Management | IEEE 1588v2 PTP (hardware-based), NTP Authentication, NTP Server/Client, SNTP Supported power profiles: IEEE 1588 Default 2008, IEC 61850-9-3-2016, IEEE C37.238-2017 |
| Protocols | 802.1X, ARP, DNS, HTTP, HTTPS, ICMP, IPv4, NTP Client, QoS, RARP, RMON, SMTP, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, Syslog, TCP/IP, Telnet, TFTP, UDP, VLAN Assignment |
| Industrial Protocols | EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, PROFINET |
| Unicast Routing | OSPF, Static Route |
| Multicast Routing | PIM-DM, PIM-SM, Multicast Local Route |
| MIB | IEEE8021-PAE-MIB, IEEE8021-SPANNING-TREE-MIB, IEEE8023-LAG-MIB, LLDP-EXT-DOT1-MIB, LLDP-EXT-DOT3-MIB, P-BRIDGE MIB, Q-BRIDGE-MIB, RMON MIB Groups 1, 2, 3, 9, SNMPv2-MIB |
| Power Substation | 1588 PTP Power Profile IEC 61850-9-3 1588 PTP Power Profile C37.238-2017 GOOSE Check MMS |
| Switch Properties | |
| IGMP Groups | 2048 |
| Jumbo Frame Size | 9.216 KB |
| MAC Table Size | 32 K |
| Max. No. of VLANs | 512 |
| Packet Buffer Size | 8 MB |
| Priority Queues | 8 |
| VLAN ID Range | VID 1 to 4094 |
| USB Interface | |
| Storage Port | USB Type A |
| MicroSD Interface | |
| Storage Port | microSD card |
| LED Interface | |
| LED Indicators | PWR1, PWR2, STATE, FAULT, MSTR/HEAD, CPLR/TAIL, SYNC, EPS1, EPS2 |
| Serial Interface | |
| Console Port | RS-232 (RJ45) |
| Input/Output Interface | |
| Alarm Contact Channels | 1 relay output with current carrying capacity of 2 A @ 30 VDC, 0.5A @ 125VAC |
| Buttons | Reset button |
| Power Parameters | |
| Total PoE Power Budget | 720 W |
| Max. PoE Power Output per Port | IEEE 802.3af: 15.4 W IEEE 802.3at: 30 W IEEE 802.3bt: 90 W |
| Input Voltage | Isolated Power Module: PWR-310-HV: 110/220 VDC, 110/220 VAC PWR-310-HVA: 110/220 VAC PWR-310-LV: 12/24/48 VDC Isolated Power Module with PoE EPS: PWR-310-HV-P: 110/220 VAC, 110/220 VDC, EPS Input: 48–57 VDC PWR-310-LV-P: 12/24/48 VDC, EPS Input: 48–57 VDC (For PoE+ applications, a minimum of 53 VDC is recommended) |
| Operating Voltage | PWR-310-LV / PWR-310-LV-P models: 10.8 to 72 VDC PWR-310-HV: 88 to 300 VDC, 85 to 264 VAC PWR-310-HVA: 85 to 264 VAC PoE models: 46 to 57 VDC (for the PoE system) |
| Overload Current Protection | Supported |
| Reverse Polarity Protection | Supported |
| Input Current | PWR-310-LV / PWR-310-LV-P models: Max. 8 A @ 12 VDC Max. 3.08 A @ 24 VDC Max. 1.52 A @ 48 VDC PWR-310-HV / PWR-310-HV-P models: Max. 0.67 A @ 110 VDC Max. 0.33 A @ 220 VDC Max. 0.79 A @ 110 VAC Max. 0.35 A @ 220 VAC PWR-310-HVA models: Max. 0.79 A @ 110 VAC Max. 0.35 A @ 220 VAC EPS (PoE models only): Max. 12 A @ 48 to 57 VDC |
| Power Consumption (Max.) | RKS-G4028-PL-L3 with PWR-310 LV and LV-P Modules: Max. 96.06 W @ 12 VDC Max. 81.4 W @ 24 VDC Max. 80.3 W @ 48 VDC RKS-G4028-PL-L3 with PWR-310 HV and HV-P Modules: Max. 80.96 W @ 110 VDC Max. 80.3 W @ 220 VDC Max. 79.86 W @ 110 VAC Max. 78.76 W @ 220 VAC RKS-G4028-PL-L3 with PWR-310 HVA Modules: Max. 79.86 W @ 110 VAC Max. 78.76 W @ 220 VAC |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| IP Rating | IP40 |
| Dimensions | 440 x 44 x 387 mm (17.32 x 1.72 x 15.24 in) |
| Weight | RKS-G4028-PL-L3-PoE-12XGS-T: 5410 g (11.93 lb) RKS-G4028-PL-12XGS-T: 5450 g (12.02 lb) RM-G4000-PL LAN Port Module: RM-G4000-PL-8GSFP: 505 g (1.11 lb) RM-G4000-PL-8GTX: 438 g (0.97 lb) RM-G4000-PL-8GPoE: 596 g (1.31 lb) PWR-310 Power Module: PWR-310-LV: 854 g (1.88 lb) PWR-310-HV: 854 g (1.88 lb) PWR-310-HVA: 861 g (1.90 lb) PWR-310-LV-P: 830 g (1.83 lb) PWR-310-HV-P: 845 g (1.86 lb) |
| Installation | Rack mounting |
| Environmental Limits | |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F) |
| Storage Temperature (package included) | -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F) |
| Ambient Relative Humidity | 5 to 95% (non-condensing) |
| Standards and Certifications | |
| EMC | EN 55032/35, EN 61000-6-2/-6-4 |
| EMI | CISPR 32, FCC Part 15B Class A |
| EMS | IEC 61000-4-2 ESD: Contact: 8 kV; Air: 15 kV IEC 61000-4-3 RS: 80 MHz to 1 GHz: 20 V/m IEC 61000-4-4 EFT: Power: 4 kV; Signal: 4 kV IEC 61000-4-5 Surge: Power: 4 kV; Signal: 4 kV IEC 61000-4-6 CS: 10 V IEC 61000-4-8 PFMF IEC 61000-4-11 AC Voltage Dips and Interruptions IEC 61000-4-29 DC Voltage Dips and Interruptions |
| Cybersecurity | IEC 62443-4-2 Security Level 2 |
| Safety | EN IEC 62368-1, IEC 62368-1, UL 61010-1, UL 61010-2-201, UL 62368-1 |
| Power Substation | IEC 61850-3 Edition 2.0, IEC 61850-90-4, IEEE 1613 Class 2 (EMC) |
| Railway | EN 50121-4 |
| Traffic Control | NEMA TS2 |
| Shock | IEC 60068-2-27 |
| Vibration | IEC 60068-2-6 |
| MTBF | |
| Time | RKS-G4028-PL-L3-12XGS-T: 1,532,844 hours RKS-G4028-PL-L3-PoE-12XGS-T: 1,326,867 hours |
| Standards | Telcordia (Bellcore), GB |
| Ethernet Interface | |
| 1000/2500/10000BaseSFP Ports | RKS-G4028-PL-L3 models: 12 |
| Out-of-band Management (OOBM) | 1 x 8-pin RJ45 1GbE Ethernet port (MGMT) |
| Expansion Module Slots | There are 2 module slots on the switch. Users can select different types of modules to insert into the switch. The modules that can be selected include 8-port modules with 10/100/1000BaseT(X), 10/100/1000BaseT(X) PoE, and 100/1000BaseSFP interfaces. Refer to Expansion Modules in the Accessories section for a full list of supported interface modules. 8-port module slots: 2 (Up to 16 total ports) Module Options: • 8-port 10/100/1000BaseT(X) • 8-port 10/100/1000BaseT(X) PoE (PoE models only) • 8-port 100/1000BaseSFP |
| Standards | IEEE 802.1D-2004 for Spanning Tree Protocol IEEE 802.1p for Class of Service IEEE 802.1Q for VLAN Tagging IEEE 802.1s for Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol IEEE 802.1w for Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol IEEE 802.1X for authentication IEEE 802.3 for 10BaseT IEEE 802.3ab for 1000BaseT(X) IEEE 802.3ad for Port Trunk with LACP IEEE 802.3ae for 10 Gigabit Ethernet IEEE 802.3bz for 2.5GBaseX IEEE 802.3u for 100BaseT(X) and 100BaseFX IEEE 802.3x for flow control IEEE 802.3z for 1000BaseSX/LX/LHX/ZX |
| Note | All Ethernet ports on the RKS-G4028-PL series operate in full-duplex mode exclusively. Half-duplex transmission is not supported. |
| Ethernet Software Features | |
| Management | ARP, Back Pressure Flow Control, DHCP Relay Agent (Option 82), Fiber check, Flow control, HTTP, HTTPS, IPv4, Linkup Delay, LLDP, Port Mirroring (SPAN, RSPAN), Private MIB, RARP, RMON, SFTP, SMTP, SNMP Inform, SNMP Trap, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, Syslog, Telnet, TFTP |
| Filter | GMRP, GVRP, GARP, 802.1Q, IGMP Snooping v1/v2/v3, IGMP Querier |
| Redundancy Protocols | Link Aggregation, MRP, MRP Interconnection, MSTP, Multiple Dual Homing, Multiple Network Coupling, Network Loop Protection, Ring Coupling, RSTP, STP, Tracking, Turbo Chain, Turbo Ring v2 |
| Routing Redundancy | VRRP |
| Security | Access control list, Broadcast storm protection, DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, HTTPS/SSL, IEEE 802.1AE MAC security, IP Source Guard, Login and password policy, MAC authentication bypass, RADIUS, Rate Limit, Secure boot, SSH, Static port lock, Sticky MAC, TACACS+, Trust access control |
| Time Management | IEEE 1588v2 PTP (hardware-based), NTP Authentication, NTP Server/Client, SNTP Supported power profiles: IEEE 1588 Default 2008, IEC 61850-9-3-2016, IEEE C37.238-2017 |
| Protocols | 802.1X, ARP, DNS, HTTP, HTTPS, ICMP, IPv4, NTP Client, QoS, RARP, RMON, SMTP, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, Syslog, TCP/IP, Telnet, TFTP, UDP, VLAN Assignment |
| Industrial Protocols | EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, PROFINET |
| Unicast Routing | OSPF, Static Route |
| Multicast Routing | PIM-DM, PIM-SM, Multicast Local Route |
| MIB | IEEE8021-PAE-MIB, IEEE8021-SPANNING-TREE-MIB, IEEE8023-LAG-MIB, LLDP-EXT-DOT1-MIB, LLDP-EXT-DOT3-MIB, P-BRIDGE MIB, Q-BRIDGE-MIB, RMON MIB Groups 1, 2, 3, 9, SNMPv2-MIB |
| Power Substation | 1588 PTP Power Profile IEC 61850-9-3 1588 PTP Power Profile C37.238-2017 GOOSE Check MMS |
| Switch Properties | |
| IGMP Groups | 2048 |
| Jumbo Frame Size | 9.216 KB |
| MAC Table Size | 32 K |
| Max. No. of VLANs | 512 |
| Packet Buffer Size | 8 MB |
| Priority Queues | 8 |
| VLAN ID Range | VID 1 to 4094 |
| USB Interface | |
| Storage Port | USB Type A |
| MicroSD Interface | |
| Storage Port | microSD card |
| LED Interface | |
| LED Indicators | PWR1, PWR2, STATE, FAULT, MSTR/HEAD, CPLR/TAIL, SYNC, EPS1, EPS2 |
| Serial Interface | |
| Console Port | RS-232 (RJ45) |
| Input/Output Interface | |
| Alarm Contact Channels | 1 relay output with current carrying capacity of 2 A @ 30 VDC, 0.5A @ 125VAC |
| Buttons | Reset button |
| Power Parameters | |
| Total PoE Power Budget | 720 W |
| Max. PoE Power Output per Port | IEEE 802.3af: 15.4 W IEEE 802.3at: 30 W IEEE 802.3bt: 90 W |
| Input Voltage | Isolated Power Module: PWR-310-HV: 110/220 VDC, 110/220 VAC PWR-310-HVA: 110/220 VAC PWR-310-LV: 12/24/48 VDC Isolated Power Module with PoE EPS: PWR-310-HV-P: 110/220 VAC, 110/220 VDC, EPS Input: 48–57 VDC PWR-310-LV-P: 12/24/48 VDC, EPS Input: 48–57 VDC (For PoE+ applications, a minimum of 53 VDC is recommended) |
| Operating Voltage | PWR-310-LV / PWR-310-LV-P models: 10.8 to 72 VDC PWR-310-HV: 88 to 300 VDC, 85 to 264 VAC PWR-310-HVA: 85 to 264 VAC PoE models: 46 to 57 VDC (for the PoE system) |
| Overload Current Protection | Supported |
| Reverse Polarity Protection | Supported |
| Input Current | PWR-310-LV / PWR-310-LV-P models: Max. 8 A @ 12 VDC Max. 3.08 A @ 24 VDC Max. 1.52 A @ 48 VDC PWR-310-HV / PWR-310-HV-P models: Max. 0.67 A @ 110 VDC Max. 0.33 A @ 220 VDC Max. 0.79 A @ 110 VAC Max. 0.35 A @ 220 VAC PWR-310-HVA models: Max. 0.79 A @ 110 VAC Max. 0.35 A @ 220 VAC EPS (PoE models only): Max. 12 A @ 48 to 57 VDC |
| Power Consumption (Max.) | RKS-G4028-PL-L3 with PWR-310 LV and LV-P Modules: Max. 96.06 W @ 12 VDC Max. 81.4 W @ 24 VDC Max. 80.3 W @ 48 VDC RKS-G4028-PL-L3 with PWR-310 HV and HV-P Modules: Max. 80.96 W @ 110 VDC Max. 80.3 W @ 220 VDC Max. 79.86 W @ 110 VAC Max. 78.76 W @ 220 VAC RKS-G4028-PL-L3 with PWR-310 HVA Modules: Max. 79.86 W @ 110 VAC Max. 78.76 W @ 220 VAC |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| IP Rating | IP40 |
| Dimensions | 440 x 44 x 387 mm (17.32 x 1.72 x 15.24 in) |
| Weight | RKS-G4028-PL-L3-PoE-12XGS-T: 5410 g (11.93 lb) RKS-G4028-PL-12XGS-T: 5450 g (12.02 lb) RM-G4000-PL LAN Port Module: RM-G4000-PL-8GSFP: 505 g (1.11 lb) RM-G4000-PL-8GTX: 438 g (0.97 lb) RM-G4000-PL-8GPoE: 596 g (1.31 lb) PWR-310 Power Module: PWR-310-LV: 854 g (1.88 lb) PWR-310-HV: 854 g (1.88 lb) PWR-310-HVA: 861 g (1.90 lb) PWR-310-LV-P: 830 g (1.83 lb) PWR-310-HV-P: 845 g (1.86 lb) |
| Installation | Rack mounting |
| Environmental Limits | |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F) |
| Storage Temperature (package included) | -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F) |
| Ambient Relative Humidity | 5 to 95% (non-condensing) |
| Standards and Certifications | |
| EMC | EN 55032/35, EN 61000-6-2/-6-4 |
| EMI | CISPR 32, FCC Part 15B Class A |
| EMS | IEC 61000-4-2 ESD: Contact: 8 kV; Air: 15 kV IEC 61000-4-3 RS: 80 MHz to 1 GHz: 20 V/m IEC 61000-4-4 EFT: Power: 4 kV; Signal: 4 kV IEC 61000-4-5 Surge: Power: 4 kV; Signal: 4 kV IEC 61000-4-6 CS: 10 V IEC 61000-4-8 PFMF IEC 61000-4-11 AC Voltage Dips and Interruptions IEC 61000-4-29 DC Voltage Dips and Interruptions |
| Cybersecurity | IEC 62443-4-2 Security Level 2 |
| Safety | EN IEC 62368-1, IEC 62368-1, UL 61010-1, UL 61010-2-201, UL 62368-1 |
| Power Substation | IEC 61850-3 Edition 2.0, IEC 61850-90-4, IEEE 1613 Class 2 (EMC) |
| Railway | EN 50121-4 |
| Traffic Control | NEMA TS2 |
| Shock | IEC 60068-2-27 |
| Vibration | IEC 60068-2-6 |
| MTBF | |
| Time | RKS-G4028-PL-L3-12XGS-T: 1,532,844 hours RKS-G4028-PL-L3-PoE-12XGS-T: 1,326,867 hours |
| Standards | Telcordia (Bellcore), GB |
