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 Capabilities

1-1

The DFE-Gold Modules

1-2

Connectivity

1-6

Management

1-7

Switch Configuration Using WebView

1-7

Switch Configuration Using CLI Commands

1-7

Standards Compatibility

1-7

Secure Networks Policy Support

1-7

LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs

1-8

Chapter 2: Network Requirements

 

10BASE-T Network

2-1

100BASE-TX Network

2-2

100BASE-FXFiber-Optic Network

2-2

Chapter 3: Installation

 

Installation Site Requirement

3-2

Unpacking the DFE-Gold Module

3-2

Installing Optional Network Expansion Module

3-3

DFE Module Placement and Installation Rules

3-3

Installing Module into a Chassis

3-5

Preparation

3-6

Installing Module into Matrix E7 or N7 Chassis

3-6

Installing Module into Matrix N1, N3, or N5 Chassis

3-9

Connecting to the Network

3-10

Connecting UTP Cables to 4H4282-49 or 4H4202-72

3-11

Connecting UTP Cables to 4H4283-49 or 4H4203-72

3-15

Connecting Fiber-Optic Cables to 4H4284-49

3-18

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4H4203-72, 4H4283-49, 4H4282-49, 4H4202-72, 4H4284-49 specifications

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