Enterasys Networks Enterasys Platinum Distributed Forwarding Engine 7G4285-49 - Manual (Page 13)

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Contents
About This Guide
Who Should Use This Guide ............................................................................................................... xv
How to Use This Guide ...................................................................................................................... xvi
Related Documents ........................................................................................................................... xvi
Conventions Used in This Guide .......................................................................................................xvii
Getting Help ...................................................................................................................................... xviii
Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview of DFE-Platinum Series Module Capabilities .....................................................................1-1
DFE Module and Interface Options ....................................................................................................1-2
7G4285-49 ...................................................................................................................................1-2
7G4205-72 ...................................................................................................................................1-4
Network Expansion Module (NEM) ....................................................................................................1-6
Connectivity .......................................................................................................................................1-6
7G4285-49 ...................................................................................................................................1-6
7G4205-72 ...................................................................................................................................1-6
Management ......................................................................................................................................1-6
Switch Configuration Using WebView .........................................................................................1-6
Switch Configuration Using CLI Commands ...............................................................................1-7
Secure Networks Policy Support .......................................................................................................1-7
Standards Compatibility .....................................................................................................................1-7
LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs ...............................................................................................................1-8
Chapter 2: Network Requirements
Link Aggregation ................................................................................................................................2-2
10BASE-T Network ............................................................................................................................2-2
100BASE-TX Network .......................................................................................................................2-3
1000BASE-T Network ........................................................................................................................2-3
Chapter 3: Installation
Installation Site Requirement .............................................................................................................3-2
Required Tools ...................................................................................................................................3-2
Unpacking the DFE Module ...............................................................................................................3-2
Installing an Optional Network Expansion Module (NEM) .................................................................3-3
DFE Module Placement and Installation Rules ..................................................................................3-3
Preparing to Install into a Chassis .....................................................................................................3-6
Installing the DFE Modules into a Matrix E7 or N7 Chassis ........................................................3-7
Installing the DFE Modules into a Matrix N3 or N5 Chassis ......................................................3-10
Connecting 48 Vdc Power for PoE Operation ..................................................................................3-12
Connecting to the Network ...............................................................................................................3-12
Connecting UTP Cables to DFE Modules .................................................................................3-13
Connecting to COM Port for Local Management .............................................................................3-18
What Is Needed .........................................................................................................................3-18