Table Of Contents - Enterasys Matrix 7H4382-25 Hardware Installation Manual

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 Capabilities ..................................................................................1-1
The DFE-Platinum Module .................................................................................................................1-2
Network Expansion Module (NEM) Option ........................................................................................1-4
Connectivity .......................................................................................................................................1-4
Management ......................................................................................................................................1-4
Switch Configuration Using WebView .........................................................................................1-4
Switch Configuration Using CLI Commands ...............................................................................1-4
Secure Networks Policy Support .......................................................................................................1-5
Standards Compatibility .....................................................................................................................1-5
LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs ...............................................................................................................1-5
Chapter 2: Network Requirements
Link Aggregation ................................................................................................................................2-1
Module Placement in a Matrix E7 Chassis ........................................................................................2-2
FTM Bridge Function and Network Expansion Module ......................................................................2-2
10BASE-T Network ............................................................................................................................2-2
100BASE-TX Network .......................................................................................................................2-2
Chapter 3: Installation
Unpacking the DFE-Platinum Module ................................................................................................3-2
Installing Optional Network Expansion Module (NEM) ......................................................................3-2
Backplane Connections and Installation Rules ..................................................................................3-3
FTM1 and FTM2 Connectivity .....................................................................................................3-3
Module Placement and Rules ......................................................................................................3-4
Installing Module into SmartSwitch 6000, Matrix E7 or Matrix N7 Chassis ........................................3-6
Preparation ..................................................................................................................................3-7
Installation ...................................................................................................................................3-7
Installing Module into Matrix N1, N3, or N5 Chassis ........................................................................3-10
Connecting to the Network ...............................................................................................................3-11
Connecting UTP Cables to 7H4382-25 .....................................................................................3-12
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