Matrix DFE-Platinum Series Installation Guide xi
About This Guide
Thisguideprovidesanoverview,installationandtroubleshootinginstructions,andspecifications
fortheEnterasysMatrix®DFEPlatinum2G408225module.
ForinformationabouttheCLI(CommandLineInterface)setofcommandsusedtoconfigureand
managetheDFEmodules,refertotheEnterasysMatrixDFEDiamond/PlatinumSeriesConfiguration
Guide.

Who Should Use This Guide

Thisguideisintendedforanetworkadministratorresponsibleforinstallingandsettingupthe
DFEmodule.
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.
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.