About This Guide; Who Should Use This Guide - Enterasys Matrix 7H4382-25 Hardware Installation Manual

This guide provides an overview, installation and troubleshooting instructions, and
specifications for the Enterasys Matrix
For information about the CLI (Command Line Interface) set of commands used to
configure and manage the DFE‐Platinum module, refer to the Enterasys Matrix
DFE‐Platinum Series Configuration Guide.
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.

Who Should Use This Guide

This guide is intended for a network administrator responsible for installing and setting
up the DFE‐Platinum module.
Note: In this guide, the following terms are used:
• DFE refers to Distributed Forwarding Engine series of modules.
• DFE module or module, unless otherwise noted, refers to the 7H4382-25.
• 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 7H4382-25.
Electrical Hazard: Only qualified personnel should perform installation procedures.
Riesgo Electrico: Solamente personal calificado debe realizar procedimientos de
instalacion.
Elektrischer Gefahrenhinweis: Installationen sollten nur durch ausgebildetes und
qualifiziertes Personal vorgenommen werden.

About This Guide

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DFE‐Platinum 7H4382‐25 module.
Important Notice
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