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About This Guide

This guide provides an overview, installation and troubleshooting instructions, and specifications for the Enterasys Matrix™ 7H4385‐49 DFE‐Platinum PoE module.

For information about the CLI (Command Line Interface) set of commands used to configure and manage the Platinum DFE modules, refer to the Enterasys Matrix DFE‐Platinum 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 7H4385-49, unless otherwise noted.

•Network expansion module (NEM) refers to an optional uplink card installed on the main logic board and accessible through the option slot of the 7H4385-49.

•PoE refers to Power over Ethernet.

•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‐Platinum PoE module.

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Contents

Enterasys Matrix Page Page Federal Communications Commission FCC Notice Product SafetyIndustry Canada Notice Class a ITE Notice Clase A. Aviso de ITE Elektro- magnetische Kompatibilität EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMCCompatibilidad Electromágnetica EMC Supplement to Product Instructions Bsmi EMC Statement Taiwan Safety Information Class 1 Laser TransceiversVcci Notice USA Declaration of Conformity 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 Support@enterasys.com Getting Help For information about Refer to Introduction Overview of DFE-Platinum Series Module Capabilities DFE-Platinum 7H4385-49 PoE Module 7H4385-49 DFE-Platinum Module Switch Configuration Using CLI Commands Switch Configuration Using WebViewConnectivity Management Secure Networks Policy Support Lanview Diagnostic LEDs Link Aggregation Network Requirements 10BASE-T Network Module Placement in a Matrix E7 ChassisFTM Bridge Function and Optional Interface Module 100BASE-TX Network 100BASE-TX Network Network Requirements Installation Unpacking the DFE Module Installation Site RequirementContents of 7H4385-49 Module Carton Quantity FTM1 and FTM2 Connectivity Installing Optional Network Expansion Module NEMBackplane Connections and Installation Rules Example 1 -1,A Module Placement and Installation RulesMatrix E7 Chassis Module Placement Example 4 -1,D Example 2 -1,BExample 3 -1, C Example 6 -1, F Example 5 -1, E DFE-Platinum Series Hardware Installation Guide To install the 7H4385‐49, refer to ‐2 and proceed as follows DFE-Platinum Series Hardware Installation Guide No bottom connectors in Matrix N7chassis Installing the 7H4385-49 into Matrix N1, N3, or N5 Chassis Installation Installing Module into Matrix N3, N5, or N1 Chassis N3 shown Connecting 48 Vdc Power for PoE Operation Connecting UTP Cables to 7H4385-49 Connecting to the Network Making the UTP Connections Connecting a Twisted Pair Segment with RJ45 Connector RX+ TX+ TX1+ RX1 TX2+ TX3+ RX3 RX2 TX4+ RX4 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 to a Modem COM Port Adapter Wiring and Signal Diagram RJ45 Adapter Wiring and Signal Assignments RJ45 DB25 Modem Port Adapter Wiring and Signal Diagram First-Time Log-In Using a Console Port Connection Completing the InstallationCompleting the Installation of a New System 12 Matrix DFE Startup Screen Example N7 Chassis Enter Logging in with an Administratively-Configured User Account About the Management Mgmt LED TroubleshootingUsing Lanview Viewing the PoE Port Status Viewing the Receive and Transmit Activity Color State Recommended Action LED Amber and Alternating 67% on, 33% RX/TX Indications in Standard Mode RX/TX DFE-Platinum Series Configuration Guide Troubleshooting Checklist Problem Possible Cause Recommended Action Troubleshooting Checklist Overview of DFE Module Shutdown Procedure OFFLINE/RESET Switch Recommended Shutdown Procedure Using OFFLINE/RESET Switch Last Resort Shutdown Procedure Using OFFLINE/RESET Switch DFE Module Specifications SpecificationsTable A-1 7H4385-49 Specifications Processors/Memory Table A-2 COM Port Pin Assignments Signal Name Input/Output Table A-1 7H4385-49 Specifications PhysicalCOM Port Pinout Assignments Environmental Table A-3 Compliance Standards Regulatory Compliance 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 Optional 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 Installing the Dimm Installing the Network Expansion Module NEM Figure B-9 Installing the Network Expansion Module Reinstalling the Safety Cover Figure B-10 Installing the Safety Cover Overview About PoE Power over Ethernet Proprietary PD Detection Table C-2 PoE Status LED Indications PoE Port Status PoE Port Status LEDs Overview About PoE Power over Ethernet Numerics Index Pinout assignments console port A-2