About This Guide, Important Notice | Enterasys Networks 9034096-02

About This Guide

This guide provides an overview, installation and troubleshooting instructions, and specifications for the Enterasys Matrix® DFE‐Gold (Distributed Forwarding Engine) 4G4202‐72 and 4G4282‐49 modules, the 7G‐6MGBIC and 7G‐6MGBIC‐A optional Ethernet interface modules, and the Mini‐GBIC modules.

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

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

• DFE-Gold module refers to the 4G4202-72 and 4G4282-49. If the information applies

to only one of the modules, the module is referred to by its model number (such as 4G4282-49).

•Ethernet interface module (or simply interface module) refers to an optional uplink card installed on the main logic board and accessible through the option slot of the 4G4282-49.

•Mini-GBIC(Mini-Gigabit Interface Card) refers to a smaller optional interface card that plugs into the 7G-6MGBIC or 7G-6MGBIC-A interface module.

Important Notice

Depending on the firmware version used in the DFE-Gold module, some features described in this document may not be supported. Refer to the Release Notes shipped with the DFE-Gold 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‐Gold modules.

Matrix DFE-Gold Series Installation Guide xiii

Image 17

Enterasys Networks 9034096-02, 4G4282-49, 6H303-48 manual About This Guide, Who Should Use This Guide, Important Notice

Contents

Enterasys Matrix Page Page Regulatory Compliance Information Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Supplement to Product Instructions Vcci Notice Safety Information Class 1 Laser Transceivers Enterasys NETWORKS, INC. Firmware License Agreement Viii Page Page Contents Appendix a Specifications TroubleshootingAppendix B Mode Switch Bank Settings Optional Installations Index Figures Tables Important Notice About This GuideWho Should Use This Guide For Refer to How to Use This GuideRelated Documents Following conventions are used in this guide Conventions Used in This Guide Conventions Used in This Guide Xvi About This Guide For information about Refer to Introduction DFE-Gold Modules and Interface Options Overview of DFE Series Capabilities 4G4282-49 4G4202-72 4G4202-72 and 4G4282-49 DFE-Gold Modules 7G-6MGBIC and 7G-6MGBIC-A Gigabit Ethernet Interface Modules Management Switch Configuration Using WebViewConnectivity Secure Networks Policy Support Switch Configuration Using CLI CommandsStandards Compatibility Getting Help Lanview Diagnostic LEDs Link Aggregation Network Requirements 1000BASE-SX/LX/ELX Network 10BASE-T Network100BASE-TX Network 1000BASE-T Network 1000BASE-T Network Network Requirements Important Notice Installation Unpacking the DFE-Gold Module Installing Optional Network Expansion ModulesContents of DFE-Gold Module Carton Quantity Removing the Coverplate Installing the Network Expansion Module Installing the Network Expansion Module Preparation Installing an Optional Mini-GBIC Mini-GBIC with MT-RJ Connector Installation Mini-GBIC with LC Connector Removing the Mini-GBIC N5 POE Module Placement and Rules Example 2 -6, B Example 1 -6, aExample 3 -6, C Example 4 -6, D Installing the DFE Module into a Chassis To install the module, refer to ‐1 and proceed as follows Installing Module into Matrix E7 or N7 Chassis Card guides Installing Module into Matrix N1, N3, or N5 Chassis Installing Module into N1, N3, or N5 Chassis only N3 shown Connecting to the Network Connecting UTP Cables DFE RX+ TX+ TX1+ RX1 TX2+ TX3+ RX3 RX2 TX4+ RX4 Connecting Fiber-Optic Cables to Mini-GBICs 13 Cable Connection to MT-RJ Fiber-Optic Connectors 14 Cable Connection to LC Fiber-Optic Connectors What Is Needed Connecting to COM Port for Local Management Parameter Setting Connecting to an IBM PC or Compatible Device 15 Connecting an IBM PC or Compatible Device Connecting to a VT Series Terminal 16 Connecting a VT Series Terminal Connecting to a Modem 17 Connecting to a Modem COM Port Adapter Wiring and Signal Diagram RJ45 Adapter Wiring and Signal AssignmentsVT Series Port Adapter Wiring and Signal Diagram RJ45 DB25 Modem Port Adapter Wiring and Signal Diagram Completing the InstallationCompleting the Installation of a New System First-Time Log-In Using a Console Port Connection 18 Matrix DFE Startup Screen Example N7 Chassis Logging in with an Administratively-Configured User Account About the Management Mgmt LED TroubleshootingUsing Lanview 4G4282-49 Viewing the Receive and Transmit Activity Color State Recommended Action LED Amber Alternating 67% on, 33% and off off. Indicates that a Refer to the Matrix DFE-Gold Series Configuration Troubleshooting Checklist Matrix DFE-Gold Series Configuration Guide for DFE-Gold Module Shutdown Procedure OFFLINE/RESET Switch Recommended Shutdown Procedure Using OFFLINE/RESET Switch Last Resort Shutdown Procedure Using OFFLINE/RESET Switch Table A-1 Specifications SpecificationsDFE-Gold Module Specifications Processors/Memory Ethernet Interface Module Specifications Table A-3 Mini-GBIC Input/Output Port Specifications Mini-GBIC Input/Output Specifications MGBIC-LC03 Specifications 1000BASE-LX Gigabit Ethernet SpecificationsMGBIC-LC01 / MGBIC-MT01 Specifications 1000BASE-SX Table A-10 MGBIC-08 Optical Specifications MGBIC-LC09 Specifications 1000BASE-LXMGBIC-08 Specifications 1000BASE-ELX Table A-11 MGBIC-08 Operating Range 1550 nm MGBIC-02 Specifications 1000BASE-TTable A-12 MGBIC-02 Specifications Table A-14 Compliance Standards Regulatory Compliance COM Port Pinout AssignmentsRegulatory Compliance Regulatory Compliance Specifications Required Tools Mode Switch Bank Settings Optional InstallationsSetting the Mode Switches Figure B-1 Mode Switch Location on 4G4202-72 and 4G4282-49 Location of Dram Simm and Dimm Memory Modules Memory Locations and Replacement Procedures Removing the Dram Simm Dram Simm Replacement Procedure Figure B-5 Removing the Existing Dram Simm from 4G4282-49 Figure B-6 Installing the Dram Simm on 4G4282-49 Installing the Dram Simm on 4G4282-49 Removing the Dimm Dimm Replacement Procedure Figure B-8 Installing the Dimm on 4G4202-72 or 4G4282-49 Installing the Dimm on 4G4202-72 or 4G4282-49 Numerics Index Index-2