Matrix DFE-Gold Series Installation Guide xiii
About This Guide
Thisguideprovidesanoverview,installationandtroubleshootinginstructions,and
specificationsfortheEnterasysMatrix®DFEGold(DistributedForwardingEngine)
4G420272and4G428249modules,the7G6MGBICand7G6MGBICAoptionalEthernet
interfacemodules,andtheMiniGBICmodules.
ForinformationabouttheCLI(CommandLineInterface)setofcommandsusedto
configureandmanagetheDFEGoldmodules,refertotheEnterasysNetworksMatrix
DFEGoldSeriesConfigurationGuide.

Who Should Use This Guide

Thisguideisintendedforanetworkadministratorresponsibleforinstallingandsetting
uptheDFEGoldmodules.
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.
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.