Table Of Contents - Enterasys Gold Distributed Forwarding Engine 4H4202-72 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-Gold Series Capabilities ........................................................................................1-1
The DFE-Gold Modules .....................................................................................................................1-2
Connectivity .......................................................................................................................................1-6
Management ......................................................................................................................................1-7
Switch Configuration Using WebView .........................................................................................1-7
Switch Configuration Using CLI Commands ...............................................................................1-7
Standards Compatibility .....................................................................................................................1-7
Secure Networks Policy Support .......................................................................................................1-7
LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs ...............................................................................................................1-8
Chapter 2: Network Requirements
10BASE-T Network ............................................................................................................................2-1
100BASE-TX Network .......................................................................................................................2-2
100BASE-FX Fiber-Optic Network .....................................................................................................2-2
Chapter 3: Installation
Installation Site Requirement .............................................................................................................3-2
Unpacking the DFE-Gold Module ......................................................................................................3-2
Installing Optional Network Expansion Module ..................................................................................3-3
DFE Module Placement and Installation Rules ..................................................................................3-3
Installing Module into a Chassis ........................................................................................................3-5
Preparation ..................................................................................................................................3-6
Installing Module into Matrix E7 or N7 Chassis ...........................................................................3-6
Installing Module into Matrix N1, N3, or N5 Chassis ...................................................................3-9
Connecting to the Network ...............................................................................................................3-10
Connecting UTP Cables to 4H4282-49 or 4H4202-72 ..............................................................3-11
Connecting UTP Cables to 4H4283-49 or 4H4203-72 ..............................................................3-15
Connecting Fiber-Optic Cables to 4H4284-49 ...........................................................................3-18
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