Enterasys Matrix DFE-Gold Series Modules Hardware Installation Guide xv
About This Guide
Thisguideprovidesanoverview,installationandtroubleshootinginstructions,and
specificationsfortheEnterasysMatrix™DFEGold4H428249,4H428349,4H420372,
4H420272,4H428449modules.
ForinformationabouttheCLI(CommandLineInterface)setofcommandsusedto
configureandmanagetheDFEGoldmodules,refertotheEnterasysMatrixDFEGold
SeriesConfigurationGuide.

Who Should Use This Guide

Thisguideisintendedforanetworkadministratorresponsibleforinstallingandsetting
uptheDFEmodules.
Note: In this guide, the following terms are used:
DFE refers to Distributed Forwarding Engine series of modules.
DFE-Gold module or module refers to the 4H4282-49, 4H4283-49, 4H4203-72,
4H4202-72,and4H4284-49. If the information applies only to one of the modules, the
module is referred to by its model number (such as 4H4282-49).
Network expansion module or NEM refers to an optional uplink card installed on the
main logic board and accessible through the option slot of the 4H4282-49,
4H4283-49, or 4H4284-49.
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.