Overview Of Dfe-Platinum Series Module Capabilities - Enterasys Matrix 7G4280-19 Hardware Installation Manual

This chapter provides an overview of the DFE-Platinum Series module capabilities,
introduces the 7G4280-19, and supported Mini-GBICs.
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Overview of DFE-Platinum Series Module Capabilities

DFE Module and Interface Options
Connectivity
Management
Standards Compatibility
Standards Compatibility
LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs
Overview of DFE-Platinum Series Module Capabilities
The Platinum Distributed Forwarding Engine (DFE) is Enterasysʹ next generation of
enterprise modules for the Matrix N-Series and Matrix E7 switches. These DFEs deliver
high performance and flexibility to ensure comprehensive switching, routing, Quality of
Service, security, and traffic containment. Key features include:
• Superior performance and capacity to support more high-bandwidth and latency
sensitive applications
• 10/100/1000 Base-TX, 1000 Base-FX, and 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
• Integrated Services Design that reduces the number/ type of modules required,
simplifies network design, and lowers entry cost
• Port- and User-Based Policy and Multilayer Packet Classification that provides
granular control and security for business-critical applications
• High-availability services with stateful failover for services and management
Introduction
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