Connecting To The Network; Installing Module Into N3, N5, Or N1 Chassis (N3 Shown) - Enterasys Matrix 7G4280-19 Hardware Installation Manual

Connecting to the Network

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1 Card guides
2 Slot 1. The top slot is slot 3.
3 Module card
4 Metal back panel

Connecting to the Network

This section describes how to monitor and verify the port connection and activity of
segments connected to Mini‐GBICs installed in the 7G4280‐19 front‐panel and the NEM
front‐panel.
The front panel ports 1 through 18 and the 6 ports of the NEM support all Mini‐GBICs
available from Enterasys Networks. Except for the procedure to verify the port status after
connecting cables, the installation procedure for the RJ45 copper cable connection and
fiber‐optic connection described in the following sections are similar.
3-14 Installation

Installing Module into N3, N5, or N1 Chassis (N3 shown)

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Note: If the DFE module is being installed in a network using Link Aggregation, there are
rules concerning the network cable and port configurations that must be followed for Link
Aggregation to operate properly. Before connecting the cables, refer to the Enterasys
Matrix DFE-Platinum Series Configuration Guide for the configuration information. For
details on how to obtain manuals, refer to
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5 Upper locking tab (shown in closed position)
6 Lower locking tab (shown in closed position)
7 FTM2 and power backplane connectors
"Related Documents" on page xvii.
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