Enterasys Networks 4G4282-49, 6H303-48, 9034096-02 Overview of DFE Series Capabilities, The DFE-Gold Modules and Interface Options

Overview of DFE Series Capabilities
1-2 Introduction
Overview of DFE Series Capabilities
TheDFE‐GoldSeriesmodulesprovideyouwithalargenumberofcapabilities,including:
• SupportforhighspeedGigabitEthernettraffictodesktopdevices
•Bettersecurityandservice‐deliverycapabilitiesattheedgeofthenetwork
•Ahighlyscalableandfaulttolerantswitchinfrastructure
• Supportfornewapplications,includingthosethathavespecialrequirements,suchas:
–VoiceoverIP(VoIP)
–Video
–NewbusinessimprovementapplicationsforCustomerRelationshipManagement
(CRM)andEnterpriseResourcePlanning(ERP)(alsoknownasEnterprise
ResourceManagement)
The DFE-Gold Modules and Interface Options
ThissectionprovidesanoverviewofDFE‐Goldmodules4G4202‐72and4G4282‐49
(Figure1‐1)andthe7G‐6MGBICand7G‐6MGBIC‐AEthernetinterfacemodules
(Figure1‐2).
Eachofthefixedfrontpanelportscanoperateineitherhalf‐duplexorfull‐duplexmode
ofoperation.Theduplexmodecanbedeterminedbyeitherauto‐negotiationormanual
configuration.
TheDFE‐Goldmoduleportscanbeconfiguredtocontroltrafficbylimitingtherateof
trafficacceptedintothemoduleandprioritizingtraffictoexpeditetheflowofhigher
prioritytrafficthroughthemodule.
TheDFE‐Goldmodulereceivespowerandbackplaneconnectivitywhenitisinsertedinto
theMatrix N1,Matrix N3,Matrix N5,Matrix N7,orMatrix E7chassis.
TheinformationconcerningtheDFEmodulefeaturesandhowtoconfigurethemtoa
networkareprovidedintheMatrixDFE‐GoldSeriesConfigurationGuide.
Caution: Regardless of which chassis is used, the chassis system must be dedicated to
DFE-Gold modules (4xxxxx) only. Do not insert 7xxxxx modules or other legacy modules
into the same chassis with 4xxxxx modules as this will render the chassis inoperable.
Precaución: Cualquiera que sea el chasis que utilice, recuerde que el sistema debe
aplicarse exclusivamente a los módulos DFE (Distributed Forwarding Engine) de la serie
Gold (4xxxxx). No inserte módulos 7xxxxx ni otros módulos legado dentro de un chasis
con módulos 4xxxxx. Si lo hace, el chasis no funcionará.