Enterasys Networks 2G4082-25, 9034310-01 manual How to Use This Guide, Related Documents

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How to Use This Guide

How to Use This Guide

Read through this guide completely to familiarize yourself with its contents and to gain an understanding of the features and capabilities of the DFE module. A general working knowledge of data communications networks is helpful when setting up this module.

This preface provides an overview of this guide and the DFE‐Platinum Series manual set, a brief summary of each chapter, and defines the conventions used in this document, and instructs how to obtain technical support from Enterasys Networks. To locate information about various subjects in this guide, refer to the following table:

For...	Refer to...

An overview of the DFE module	Chapter 1, Introduction

Network requirements that must be met before installing the	Chapter 2, Network Requirements
DFE module

Instructions to install the DFE module hardware	Chapter 3, Installation

Troubleshooting installation problems and diagnosing	Chapter 4, Troubleshooting
network/operational problems using the LANVIEW LEDs

Specifications, environmental requirements, and physical	Appendix A, Specifications
properties of the DFE module

Instructions to set the mode switches when necessary and	Appendix B, Mode Switch Bank Settings
remove and replace DRAM SIMM and DIMM memory	and Optional Installations

Related Documents

The manuals listed below can be obtained from the World Wide Web in Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF) at the following site:

http://www.enterasys.com/support/manuals

•Enterasys Matrix DFE‐Diamond/Platinum Series Configuration Guide provides information on how to use the Command Line Interface to set up and manage the DFE modules.

•Enterasys Matrix Network Expansion Module Hardware Installation Guide provides instructions to install the Enterasys Matrix Network Expansion Modules (NEMs) and Mini‐GBICs.

•Cabling Guide provides information on dB loss and cable specifications.

Unlike the Enterasys Matrix DFE‐Diamond/Platinum Series Configuration Guide, the Cabling Guide is not listed alphabetically on the web site. Instead, it is listed under the Overview Guides link.

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Contents Enterasys Matrix Page Page Regulatory Compliance Information Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Supplement to Product Instructions Vcci Notice Enterasys NETWORKS, INC. Firmware License Agreement Vii Viii Contents Tables Appendix a SpecificationsIndex Important Notice About This GuideWho Should Use This Guide How to Use This Guide Related DocumentsConventions Used in This Guide Getting HelpGetting Help Introduction Overview of DFE Series CapabilitiesDFE-Platinum Module 2G4082-25DFE Network Expansion Module NEM Option Switch Configuration Using WebViewSwitch Configuration Using CLI Commands ConnectivityStandards Compatibility Lanview Diagnostic LEDsSecure Networks Policy Support Lanview Diagnostic LEDs Introduction Network Requirements Link Aggregation1000BASE-T Network 10BASE-T Network100BASE-TX Network 1000BASE-SX/LX/ELX NetworkInstallation Unpacking the DFE-Platinum Module Installing Optional Network Expansion ModulesInstalling Module into Matrix E7 or N7 Chassis Installation PreparationCard guides Installing Module into Matrix N1, N3, or N5 Chassis Connecting to the Network Connecting UTP CablesConnecting a Twisted Pair Segment to the DFE-Platinum Module RX+ TX1+ RX1 TX2+ TX3+ RX3 RX2 TX4+ RX4 Connecting to an IBM PC or Compatible Device Connecting to COM Port for Local ManagementWhat Is Needed Connecting to a VT Series Terminal Connecting an IBM PC or CompatibleConnecting to a Modem Connecting a VT Series TerminalAdapter Wiring and Signal Assignments DB9Modem Port Adapter Wiring and Signal Diagram Completing the Installation of a New System First-Time Log-In Using a Console Port ConnectionLogging in with an Administratively-Configured User Account 11 Matrix DFE Startup Screen Example N7 ChassisAbout the Management Mgmt LED TroubleshootingUsing Lanview Viewing the Receive and Transmit ActivityLED Alternating 67% on, 33% off Troubleshooting Checklist Series Configuration Guide for proper setupOverview of DFE-Platinum Module Shutdown Procedure Recommended Shutdown Procedure Specifications DFE-Platinum Module SpecificationsCOM Port Pinout Assignments Regulatory ComplianceRequired Tools Mode Switch Bank Settings Optional InstallationsSetting the Mode Switches Memory Locations and Replacement Procedures Figure B-1 Mode Switch Location on 2G4082-25Removing the Dimm from 2G4082-25 Flash Dimm Replacement ProcedureLocation of Memory Modules Figure B-3 NEM Removal and Dimm Connector Location Installing the Dimm DimmRemoving the Dram Simm Dram Simm Replacement ProcedureInstalling the Dram Simm Figure B-7 Installing the Dram Simm Page Index NumericsIndex-2