Enterasys Networks Enterasys Gold Distributed Forwarding Engine 4G4285-49 - Manual (Page 13)

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Contents
About This Guide
Who Should Use This Guide ............................................................................................................... xv
How to Use This Guide ...................................................................................................................... xvi
Related Documents ........................................................................................................................... xvi
Conventions Used in This Guide .......................................................................................................xvii
Getting Help ...................................................................................................................................... xviii
Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview of DFE-Gold Series PoE Module Capabilities ....................................................................1-2
DFE Modules .....................................................................................................................................1-3
4G4285-49 ...................................................................................................................................1-3
4G4205-72 ...................................................................................................................................1-5
Network Expansion Module (NEM) Option ........................................................................................1-7
Connectivity .......................................................................................................................................1-7
4G4285-49 ...................................................................................................................................1-7
4G4205-72 ...................................................................................................................................1-7
Management ......................................................................................................................................1-7
Switch Configuration Using WebView .........................................................................................1-7
Switch Configuration Using CLI Commands ...............................................................................1-8
Secure Networks Policy Support .......................................................................................................1-8
Standards Compatibility .....................................................................................................................1-8
LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs ...............................................................................................................1-9
Chapter 2: Network Requirements
Link Aggregation ................................................................................................................................2-2
Module Placement in a Matrix E7 Chassis ........................................................................................2-2
FTM Bridge Function and Optional NEM ...........................................................................................2-2
10BASE-T Network ............................................................................................................................2-3
100BASE-TX Network .......................................................................................................................2-3
1000BASE-T Network ........................................................................................................................2-3
Chapter 3: Installation
Installation Site Requirement .............................................................................................................3-2
Unpacking the DFE Module ...............................................................................................................3-2
Installing Optional Network Expansion Modules ................................................................................3-3
DFE Module Placement and Installation Rules ..................................................................................3-3
Installing the DFE Module into a Chassis ..........................................................................................3-5
Preparation ..................................................................................................................................3-6
Installing Module into Matrix E7 or N7 Chassis ...........................................................................3-6