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ContentsAbout This Guide
Who Should Use This Guide ............................................................................................... ................xiii
How to Use This Guide ................................ ...................................................................................... xiv
Related Documents ........................................................................................................................... xiv
Conventions Used in This Guide ........................................................................................................ xv
Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview of DFE Series Capabilities .................................. ...............................................................1-2
The DFE-Gold Modules and Interface Options ................................................................ ..................1-2
4G4202-72 ................................................................................................................................... 1-3
4G4282-49 ................................................................................................................................... 1-3
Connectivity ....................................................................................................................................... 1-6
4G4202-72 ................................................................................................................................... 1-6
4G4282-49 ................................................................................................................................... 1-6
Management ...................................................................................................................................... 1-6
Switch Configuration Using WebView .........................................................................................1-6
Switch Configuration Using CLI Commands ...............................................................................1-7
Standards Compatibility ...................................... ...............................................................................1-7
Secure Networks Policy Support .......................................................................................................1-7
LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs ...............................................................................................................1-8
Getting Help ........................................... ............................................................................................1-8
Chapter 2: Network Requirements
Link Aggregation ................................................. ...............................................................................2-1
10BASE-T Network ............................................................................................................................2-2
100BASE-TX Network .......................................................................................................................2-2
1000BASE-SX/LX/ELX Network ......................... ...............................................................................2-2
1000BASE-T Network .................................................................. ......................................................2-3
Chapter 3: Installation
Unpacking the DFE-Gold Module ................ ......................................................................................3-2
Installing Optional Network Expansion Modules ................................................................. ...............3-2
Removing the Coverplate ...................................................... ......................................................3-3
Installing the Network Expansion Module ....................................................................................3-3
Installing an Optional Mini-GBIC ............................................................................... .........................3-5
Preparation .................................................................................................................................. 3-5
Installation ................................................................................................................................... 3-6
Removing the Mini-GBIC .......... .........................................................................................................3-8
Module Placement and Rules ................................................ ............................................................3-9
Installing the DFE Module into a Chassis ........... .............................................................................3-11
Preparation ................................................................................................................................ 3-11
Installing Module into Matrix E7 or N7 Chassis ............................................................ .............3-12