Introduction; Overview - Enterasys Matrix E7 6C107 Setup Manual

This chapter provides an overview of the Matrix E7 chassis and its features. Also covered in this
chapter are the instructions on how to obtain additional help from Enterasys Networks if needed.
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OVERVIEW

The Matrix E7 chassis design provides seven slots that can contain a variety of interface modules.
The chassis backplane provides support for a new generation of advanced switching modules,
while also providing backward compatibility and support for the complete family of existing
SmartSwitch 6000 modules.
The Matrix E7 chassis
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uses a distributed switching architecture,
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allows hot swapping of the interface modules,
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supports redundant power supplies, and
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can be installed as a freestanding unit or installed into a standard
48.26-centimeter (19-inch) rack.
All chassis components (power supplies, fan tray, and modules) are installed from the front of the
chassis for ease of maintenance. All LED indicators are observable from the front of the chassis to
aid in monitoring network operational status and performing maintenance.
the Matrix E7 chassis equipped with two 1200-Watt, 6C207-1 redundant power supplies.
There is another power supply available (6C207-3) that has a 1600-Watt power output. The
6C207-3 power supply should be installed for power redundancy in a Matrix E7 chassis populated
with a set of modules requiring more power than a 6C207-1 (1200 Watts).

Introduction

Figure 1-1 illustrates
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