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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