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This guide provides an overview, installation and troubleshooting instructions, and
specifications for theEnterasys Matrix
Mini‐GBIC modules.
For information about the CLI (Command Line Interface) set of commands used to
configure and manage the DFE modules, refer to the Enterasys Matrix DFE‐Platinum Series
Configuration Guide.
Note: In this guide, the following terms are used:
• DFE refers to Distributed Forwarding Engine series of modules.
• DFE module or module refers to the 7G4280-19.
• Network expansion module or NEM refers to an optional uplink card installed on the
main logic board and accessible through the option slot of the 7G4280-19.
• Mini-GBIC (Mini-Gigabit Interface Card) refers to a smaller optional interface card that
plugs into an optional network expansion module.
Depending on the firmware version used in the DFE module, some features described in this
document may not be supported. Refer to the Release Notes shipped with the DFE module to
determine which features are supported.

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