Enterasys Matrix 7H4385-49 Hardware Installation Manual page 35

Example 2 (Figure
Shows the chassis fully populated with third generation modules (6x3xx). These modules
can also be installed in any available chassis slot in the Matrix E7 chassis, but operate as
individual modules with separate IP addresses. Each module is configured using Local
Management.
Rule: The 6x3xx modules can be installed in any available chassis slot in the Matrix E7
chassis.
Example 3 (Figure
Shows chassis slots 1 through 5 populated with first and second generation modules
(6x1xx and 6x2xx). If a 6x1xx or 6x2xx series module is installed in slot 6 or 7, it will
operate in standalone mode (no backplane connectivity). Like the 6x3xx modules, the
6x1xx and 6x2xx modules operate as individual modules with separate IP addresses, and
each one is configured using Local Management.
Rule: The 6x1xx and 6x2xx modules can communicate with each other when they are
installed in chassis slots 1 through 5 in the Matrix E7 chassis. If installed in slot 6 or 7, they
operate in standalone mode.
Example 4 (Figure
Shows chassis slots 1 through 5 populated with a mix of 6x1xx, 6x2xx, and 6x3xx modules
and only third generation modules in slots 6 and 7.
In this module arrangement, the 6x3xx module provides a proxy bridge, which enables
the 6x1xx and 6x2xx modules to communicate with 6x3xx modules in slot 6 or 7. If more
than one 6x3xx module is installed in slots 1 to 5, the module in the lowest numbered slot
performs the proxy function for slots 6 and 7. Therefore, if a 6x3xx module is already
performing the proxy function, and another 6x3xx module is inserted into a lower
numbered slot, connectivity will be temporarily interrupted, as the new board takes over
the proxy function. When a 6x3xx module in a lower numbered slot is removed, and there
is a 6x3xx module in a higher numbered slot, communication is not interrupted.
For Local Management, plugging the Local Management connection into the 6x3xx
modules will allow management connections to all 6x1xx, 6x2xx, and 6x3xx modules. If
the Local Management connection is to a 6x1xx or 6x2xx board, only the modules in the
first five slots will be recognized by the management client.
Rule: There must be at least one 6x3xx module in slots 1 through 5 to enable
communications between the 6x1xx, 6x2xx, and 6x3xx modules.
3-1, B)
3-1, C)
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Backplane Connections and Installation Rules
DFE-Platinum Series Hardware Installation Guide 3-5