Managed 24-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch RUIJIE RG-ES224GC-V2, 48 Gbit/s, 24xRJ-45 10/100/1000, Rackmount, Cloud-managed

RUIJIE RG-ES224GC-V2 is a managed 24-port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 2 switch designed for small to medium-sized networks that require reliable wired connectivity and centralized management. The unit provides 24 RJ-45 10/100/1000 ports, a switching capacity of 48 Gbit/s and a forwarding rate of 35.71 Mpps. Its rack-mountable metal chassis, LED indicators and reset button support standard installation and basic status checks. The switch supports cloud and web-based management, VLAN segmentation, QoS and DHCP snooping to help maintain predictable network behavior and basic security controls.

Advantages

The switch combines full Gigabit access ports with Layer 2 features suitable for traffic isolation and prioritization. Cloud-managed and web-based interfaces enable remote configuration and monitoring without on-premises controller hardware. Hardware characteristics such as a MAC address table for 8,000 entries, jumbo frame support up to 9,216 bytes and 48 Gbit/s switching capacity deliver predictable throughput for typical office and campus access scenarios. The device is built for rack installation and operates from a 100–240 V AC supply with MTBF around 200,000 hours.

Suitable for

• Wired access layer for office and branch networks
• Edge switching in small campus or education environments
• Environments requiring VLAN segmentation and QoS for voice or data
• Remote-managed installations using cloud or web consoles

Key specifications

• Ports: 24 x RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
• Switching capacity: 48 Gbit/s
• Forwarding rate: 35.71 Mpps
• MAC address table: 8,000 entries
• VLANs supported: up to 16
• Jumbo frames: up to 9,216 bytes
• Management: cloud-managed and web-based management, system event log
• Security features: DHCP snooping, broadcast storm control, port mirroring
• QoS: traffic prioritization supported
• Physical: rack-mountable, LED indicators, reset button; dimensions 440 x 165 x 44 mm; weight 2.8 kg
• Power: AC input 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz
• Operating conditions: 0–40 °C, relative humidity 10–90%, operating altitude -500 to 5,000 m
• Reliability: MTBF ~200,000 hours
• PoE: not supported

How to use

Mount the switch in a standard 19-inch rack using the supplied brackets or place it on a stable shelf in a ventilated equipment cabinet. Connect the AC power cord to a grounded outlet within the specified 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz range. Use Ethernet cables to connect workstations, servers and upstream switches to the RJ-45 Gigabit ports. Access the management interface via the cloud portal or the device’s web interface to configure VLANs, QoS policies, DHCP snooping and other Layer 2 functions. Monitor link LEDs and the system event log to verify port status and detect anomalies.

Usage recommendations

For stable operation, ensure adequate ventilation around the unit, avoid exposing the switch to temperatures outside 0–40 °C and maintain relative humidity between 10% and 90%. Segment traffic using VLANs and enable QoS where latency-sensitive services (VoIP, video conferencing) are in use. Regularly back up configuration settings from the cloud or web interface and apply firmware updates provided by the manufacturer to address security and performance improvements.