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About This Guide

This guide provides an overview, installation and troubleshooting instructions, and specifications for the Enterasys Matrix® DFE‐Gold 4H4285‐49 module.

For information about the CLI (Command Line Interface) set of commands used to configure and manage the DFE‐Gold modules, refer to the Enterasys Matrix DFE‐Gold Series Configuration Guide.

Note: In this guide, the following terms are used:

• DFE refers to Distributed Forwarding Engine series of modules.

•DFE module or module refers to the 4H4285-49, unless otherwise noted.

•Network expansion module or NEM or refers to an optional uplink card installed on the main logic board and accessible through the option slot of the 4H4285-49.

•PD refers to Powered Device, which is a device that is PoE compliant to operate using 48 Vdc received through the Ethernet data cabling.

Important Notice

Depending on the firmware version used in the DFE module, some features described in this document may not be supported. Refer to the Release Notes shipped with the DFE module to determine which features are supported.

Who Should Use This Guide

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.

This guide is intended for a network administrator responsible for installing and setting up the DFE module.

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Contents

Enterasys Matrix Page Page Regulatory Compliance Information Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Supplement to Product Instructions Vcci Notice Safety Information Class 1 Laser Transceivers Enterasys NETWORKS, INC. Firmware License Agreement Viii Page Page Contents Appendix a Specifications TroubleshootingAppendix B Mode Switch Settings and Option Installations Appendix C About PoE Power over Ethernet Tables Figures Xiv Important Notice About This GuideWho Should Use This Guide For Refer to How to Use This GuideRelated Documents Following conventions are used in this guide Conventions Used in This Guide Getting Help For information about Refer to Introduction 4H4285-49 Overview of DFE-Gold PoE Module CapabilitiesDFE-Gold Module DFE-Gold Module 4H4285-49 DFE-Gold Module Switch Configuration Using CLI Commands Switch Configuration Using WebViewConnectivity Management Standards Compatibility Lanview Diagnostic LEDs Link Aggregation Network Requirements 100BASE-TX Network 10BASE-T Network Installation Unpacking the DFE Module Installation Site RequirementContents of DFE Module Carton Quantity DFE Module Placement and Installation Rules Installing Optional Network Expansion Module NEM Example 1 -1, a Example 3 -1, C Preparing to Install the 4H4285-49 Installing 4H4285-49 into a Matrix E7 or N7 Chassis Preparing to Install the 4H4285-49 Card guides Installing 4H4285-49 into Matrix N3 or N5 Chassis Card guides Connecting 48 Vdc Power for PoE Operation Making the UTP Connections Connecting to the NetworkConnecting UTP Cables to 4H4285-49 Connecting a Twisted Pair Segment with RJ45 Connector RX+ TX+ RX+ Verifying PoE Port Status Connecting to an IBM PC or Compatible Device Connecting to COM Port for Local ManagementWhat Is Needed Parameter Setting Connecting to a VT Series Terminal 10 Connecting a VT Series Terminal Connecting to a Modem 11 Connecting Using a Modem COM Port Adapter Wiring and Signal Diagram RJ45 Adapter Wiring and Signal AssignmentsVT Series Port Adapter Wiring and Signal Diagram RJ45 DB25 Modem Port Adapter Wiring and Signal Diagram RJ45 DB25 Completing the InstallationCompleting the Installation of a New System First-Time Log-In Using a Console Port Connection 12 Matrix Defogged Startup Screen Example N7 Chassis Enter Logging in with an Administratively-Configured User Account Completing the Installation About the Management Mgmt LED TroubleshootingUsing Lanview Lanview LEDs Viewing Receive/Transmit Activity Color State Recommended Action Viewing the PoE Port Status Alternately 67% on, 33% LED RX/TX Refer to the Matrix DFE-Gold Series Configuration Troubleshooting Checklist Matrix DFE-Gold Series Configuration Guide for OFFLINE/RESET Switch Overview of DFE Module Shutdown Procedure Last Resort Shutdown Procedure Using OFFLINE/RESET Switch Recommended Shutdown Procedure Using OFFLINE/RESET Switch Table A-1 4H4285-49 Specifications Specifications4H4285-49 Specifications Processors/Memory Table A-1 4H4285-49 Specifications ItemSpecification COM Port Pinout Assignments Table A-2 COM Port Pin Assignments Signal Name Input/OutputRegulatory Compliance Table A-3 Compliance Standards Regulatory Compliance Regulatory Compliance Specifications Required Tools Mode Switch Settings and Option Installations Setting the Mode Switches Memory Locations and Replacement Procedures Memory Locations and Replacement Procedures Gaining Access to Memory Modules Gaining Access to Memory Modules Removing the Safety Cover Figure B-3 Removing the Safety Cover Removing the Network Expansion Module NEM Dram Simm Replacement Procedure Figure B-5 Removing the Existing Dram Simm Removing the Dram Simm Figure B-6 Installing the Dram Simm Installing the Dram Simm Removing the Dimm Dimm Replacement Procedure Figure B-8 Installing the Dimm Installing the Dimm Figure B-9 Installing the Network Expansion Module Reinstalling the Optional Network Expansion Module Reinstalling the Safety Cover Figure B-10 Installing the Safety Cover Overview About PoE Power over Ethernet Proprietary PD Detection Power InterfaceMatrix N5 Backplane 48 Vdc Interface Front Panel 48 Vdc Interface Table C-2 PoE Status LED Indications PoE Port Status PoE Port Status LEDs PoE Port Status LEDs About PoE Power over Ethernet Numerics Index Pinout assignments console port A-3