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About This Guide

This guide provides an overview, installation and troubleshooting instructions, and specifications for the Enterasys Matrix® DFE‐Platinum 2G4082‐25 module.

For information about the CLI (Command Line Interface) set of commands used to configure and manage the DFE modules, refer to the Enterasys Matrix DFE‐Diamond/Platinum Series Configuration Guide.

Note: In this guide, the following terms are used:

• DFE refers to Distributed Forwarding Engine series of modules.

•DFE module or module refers to the 2G4082-25.

•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 2G4082-25.

•Mini-GBIC(Mini-Gigabit Interface Card) refers to a smaller optional interface card that plugs into an optional network expansion module.

Important Notice

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

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.

This guide is intended for a network administrator responsible for installing and setting up the DFE module.

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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 Index Appendix a SpecificationsTables Who Should Use This Guide About This GuideImportant Notice Related Documents How to Use This Guide Getting Help Conventions Used in This Guide Getting Help Overview of DFE Series Capabilities Introduction 2G4082-25 DFE-Platinum Module DFE Switch Configuration Using CLI Commands Switch Configuration Using WebViewNetwork Expansion Module NEM Option Connectivity Secure Networks Policy Support Lanview Diagnostic LEDsStandards Compatibility Lanview Diagnostic LEDs Introduction Link Aggregation Network Requirements 100BASE-TX Network 10BASE-T Network1000BASE-T Network 1000BASE-SX/LX/ELX Network Installation Installing Module into Matrix E7 or N7 Chassis Installing Optional Network Expansion ModulesUnpacking the DFE-Platinum Module Preparation Installation Card guides Installing Module into Matrix N1, N3, or N5 Chassis Connecting UTP Cables Connecting to the Network Connecting a Twisted Pair Segment to the DFE-Platinum Module RX+ TX1+ RX1 TX2+ TX3+ RX3 RX2 TX4+ RX4 What Is Needed Connecting to COM Port for Local ManagementConnecting to an IBM PC or Compatible Device Connecting an IBM PC or Compatible Connecting to a VT Series Terminal Connecting a VT Series Terminal Connecting to a Modem DB9 Adapter Wiring and Signal Assignments Modem Port Adapter Wiring and Signal Diagram First-Time Log-In Using a Console Port Connection Completing the Installation of a New System 11 Matrix DFE Startup Screen Example N7 Chassis Logging in with an Administratively-Configured User Account Using Lanview TroubleshootingAbout the Management Mgmt LED Viewing the Receive and Transmit Activity LED Alternating 67% on, 33% off Series Configuration Guide for proper setup Troubleshooting Checklist Overview of DFE-Platinum Module Shutdown Procedure Recommended Shutdown Procedure DFE-Platinum Module Specifications Specifications Regulatory Compliance COM Port Pinout Assignments Setting the Mode Switches Mode Switch Bank Settings Optional InstallationsRequired Tools Figure B-1 Mode Switch Location on 2G4082-25 Memory Locations and Replacement Procedures Location of Memory Modules Flash Dimm Replacement ProcedureRemoving the Dimm from 2G4082-25 Figure B-3 NEM Removal and Dimm Connector Location Dimm Installing the Dimm Installing the Dram Simm Dram Simm Replacement ProcedureRemoving the Dram Simm Figure B-7 Installing the Dram Simm Page Numerics Index Index-2