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How to Use This Guide

How to Use This Guide

This preface provides an overview of this guide and the DFE‐Platinum Series manual set, and a brief summary of each chapter; defines the conventions used in this document; and instructs how to obtain technical support from Enterasys Networks

To locate information about various subjects in this guide, refer to the following table:

For...	Refer to...

An overview of the DFE modules	Chapter 1, Introduction

Network requirements that must be met before	Chapter 2, Network Requirements
installing the DFE modules

Instructions to install the DFE module hardware	Chapter 3, Installation

Troubleshooting installation problems and	Chapter 4, Troubleshooting
diagnosing network/operational problems using the
LANVIEW LEDs in either the RX/TX port status
mode or PoE port status mode

Specifications, environmental requirements, and	Appendix A, Specifications
physical properties of the DFE modules

Instructions to set the mode switches when	Appendix B, Mode Switch Settings and
necessary and remove and replace the DRAM SIMM	Option Installations
or DIMM memory

An overview of Power over Ethernet technology and	Appendix C, About PoE (Power over
how it is implemented in relation to the DFE modules	Ethernet)

Related Documents

The manuals listed below can be obtained from the World Wide Web in Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF) at the following site:

http://www.enterasys.com/support/manuals

•Enterasys Matrix DFE‐Platinum Series Configuration Guide describes how to use the Command Line Interface to set up and manage the DFE‐Platinum modules.

•Cabling Guide provides information on dB loss and cable specifications.

Unlike the Enterasys Matrix DFE‐Platinum Series Configuration Guide, the Cabling Guide is not listed alphabetically on the web site. Instead, it is listed under the Overview Guides link.

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Contents

Enterasys Matrix Page Page Industry Canada Notice Product SafetyFederal Communications Commission FCC Notice Class a ITE Notice Clase A. Aviso de ITE Elektro- magnetische Kompatibilität EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMCCompatibilidad Electromágnetica EMC Hazardous Substances Supplement to Product Instructions Vcci Notice Bsmi EMC Statement Taiwan Safety Information Class 1 Laser Transceivers Declaration of Conformity Enterasys NETWORKS, INC. Firmware License Agreement Viii Page Page Contents Appendix a Specifications Figures Xiv About This Guide Who Should Use This Guide How to Use This Guide Related DocumentsFor Refer to Conventions Used in This Guide Following conventions are used in this guide Getting Help Support@enterasys.com Introduction Overview of DFE-Platinum Series Module Capabilities DFE Module and Interface Options 7G4285-49 7G4285-49 DFE-Platinum Module 7G4205-72 7G4205-72 DFE-Platinum Module Connectivity Switch Configuration Using WebViewNetwork Expansion Module NEM Management Switch Configuration Using CLI Commands Secure Networks Policy SupportStandards Compatibility Lanview Diagnostic LEDs Network Requirements Link Aggregation 10BASE-T Network 100BASE-TX Network 1000BASE-T Network 1000BASE-T Network Network Requirements Installation Required Tools Installation Site RequirementContents of DFE Module Carton Quantity Unpacking the DFE Module Installing an Optional Network Expansion Module NEM DFE Module Placement and Installation RulesMatrix E7 Chassis Module Placement Example 1 -1,A Example 2 -1,BExample 3 -1, C Example 4 -1,D Example 5 -1, EExample 6 -1, F Preparing to Install into a Chassis Installing the DFE Modules into a Matrix E7 or N7 Chassis Preparing to Install into a Chassis Preparing to Install into a Chassis Installing the DFE Modules into a Matrix N3 or N5 Chassis Card guides Connecting 48 Vdc Power for PoE Operation Connecting to the Network Connecting UTP Cables to DFE Modules Making the UTP Connections Connecting a Twisted Pair Segment with RJ45 Connector RX+ TX+ TX1+ 1 RX1- 2 TX2+ 3 TX3+ 4 RX3- 5 RX2- 6 TX4+ 7 RX4 Verifying PoE Port Status Connecting to COM Port for Local Management What Is NeededConnecting to an IBM PC or Compatible Device Connecting to a VT Series Terminal Parameter Setting Connecting to a Modem 10 Connecting a VT Series Terminal 11 Connecting to a Modem Adapter Wiring and Signal Assignments COM Port Adapter Wiring and Signal Diagram RJ45RJ45 DB25 Modem Port Adapter Wiring and Signal Diagram Completing the Installation Completing the Installation of a New SystemFirst-Time Log-In Using a Console Port Connection 12 Matrix DFE Startup Screen Example N7 Chassis Logging in with an Administratively-Configured User Account Enter Troubleshooting Using LanviewAbout the Management Mgmt LED Viewing Receive/Transmit Activity on 7G4285-49 Lanview LEDs on 7G4285-49 Viewing Receive/Transmit Activity on 7G4205-72 Lanview LEDs on 7G4205-72 Viewing the PoE Port Status Lanview LEDs Color State Recommended Action LED RX/TX Troubleshooting Checklist Platinum Series Configuration Guide for Troubleshooting Checklist Problem Possible Cause Recommended Action Overview of DFE Module Shutdown Procedure Recommended Shutdown Procedure Using OFFLINE/RESET Switch OFFLINE/RESET Switch Last Resort Shutdown Procedure Using OFFLINE/RESET Switch Specifications Processors/Memory DFE Module SpecificationsTable A-1 7G4285-49 Specifications Physical Table A-2 7G4205-72 Specifications Regulatory Compliance Table A-3 COM Port Pin Assignments Signal Name Input/OutputCOM Port Pinout Assignments Table A-4 Compliance Standards Regulatory Compliance Mode Switch Settings and Option Installations Setting the Mode Switches Memory Locations and Replacement Procedures Dram Simm Dimm Gaining Access to Memory Modules Removing the Safety Cover Figure B-3 Removing the Safety Cover Dram Simm Replacement Procedure Figure B-4 Removing the Optional Network Expansion Module Gaining Access to Memory Modules Removing the Dimm Dimm Replacement Procedure Figure B-6 Installing the Dimm Figure B-7 Removing the Existing Dimm Installing the Network Expansion Module NEM Figure B-8 Installing the Dimm Figure B-9 Installing the Network Expansion Module NEM Reinstalling the Safety Cover Figure B-10 Installing the Safety Cover Page About PoE Power over Ethernet Overview Proprietary PD Detection PoE Port Status LEDs Table C-2 PoE Status LED Indications PoE Port Status Overview About PoE Power over Ethernet Index Numerics NEM B-12 installing