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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 PoE Module Capabilities ................................................................ ...............1-2
DFE-Gold Module ................. .............................................................................................................1-2
Connectivity ....................................................................................................................................... 1-5
Management ...................................................................................................................................... 1-5
Switch Configuration Using WebView .........................................................................................1-5
Switch Configuration Using CLI Commands ...............................................................................1-5
Secure Networks Policy Support .......................................................................................................1-5
Standards Compatibility ......................................... ............................................................................1-6
LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs ...............................................................................................................1-6

Chapter 2: Network Requirements

Link Aggregation .................................................... ............................................................................2-1
10BASE-T Network ............................................................................................................................2-2
100BASE-TX Network .......................................................................................................................2-2

Chapter 3: Installation

Installation Site Requirement ............................................................................................................. 3-2
Unpacking the DFE Module ................................................... ............................................................3-2
Installing Optional Network Expansion Module (NEM) ......................................................................3-3
DFE Module Placement and Installation Rules .................................................................................. 3-3
Preparing to Install the 4H4285-49 ........ ............................................................................................3-6
Installing 4H4285-49 into a Matrix E7 or N7 Chassis ...................................................... ............3-7
Installing 4H4285-49 into Matrix N3 or N5 Chassis ................................................................... 3-10
Connecting 48 Vdc Power for PoE Operation .................................................................................. 3-12
Connecting to the Network ............................................................................................................... 3-13
Connecting UTP Cables to 4H4285-49 ................. ....................................................................3-13
Connecting to COM Port for Local Management ...................................... .......................................3-18
What Is Needed ...................................................................................... ...................................3-18
Connecting to an IBM PC or Compatible Device .......................................................................3-18
Connecting to a VT Series Terminal ..........................................................................................3-19
Connecting to a Modem ............................................................................................................3-21
Adapter Wiring and Signal Assignments ............... ....................................................................3-23