Module Placement And Rules - Enterasys Matrix 7H4202-72 Hardware Installation Manual

The FTM bridging modules have connections to both FTM1 and FTM2 backplanes, which
enables them to switch frames between the two backplanes and all modules in the 6C107
chassis. However, the older first (6x1xx), second (6x2xx), and third (6x3xx) generation
modules are still managed using their own Local Management and are not subject to
management by the DFE‐Platinum module management entity.
The Matrix N3 (7C103) and Matrix N7 (7C107) chassis have only FTM2 connections to
support DFE‐Platinum modules or DFE‐Gold modules (not discussed in this book).
Note: The Matrix N3 (7C103) and Matrix N7 (7C107) chassis will support either
DFE-Platinum modules or DFE-Gold modules, but not in the same chassis.

Module Placement and Rules

Note: The following module placement rules apply to the DFE-Platinum series modules
only.
DFE‐Platinum series modules can be installed in a Matrix E7, Matrix N3, or Matrix N7
chassis. When installing the modules into one of these chassis, make sure to consider the
following placement rules for the appropriate chassis and module mix.
Matrix N3 Chassis, Module Placement
The Matrix N3 chassis slots 1 through 3 will support DFE‐Platinum modules.
Rule: There are no particular rules for installing only DFE‐Platinum modules into a
Matrix N3 chassis.
Matrix N7 Chassis, Module Placement
The Matrix N7 chassis slots 1 through 7 will support only DFE‐Platinum modules.
Rule: There are no particular rules for installing only DFE‐Platinum modules into a
Matrix N7 chassis.
Matrix E7 Chassis, Module Placement
Depending on the modules being installed in the Matrix E7 chassis and to help ensure
proper operation, consider the following examples and rules for module placement in the
chassis. Figure
described in the following pages along with the applicable module placement rule.
3‐1 shows six examples of chassis module placement. These examples are
Backplane Connections and Installation Rules
DFE-Platinum Series Hardware Installation Guide 3-3