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ContentsAbout 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-FX Fiber-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