Module Placement in a Matrix E7 Chassis
In normal usage (and typical implementations) there is no need to enable/disable ports for Link Aggregation. The default values will result in the maximum number of aggregations possible. If the switch is placed in a configuration with its peers not running the protocol, no aggregations will be formed and the DFE modules will function normally (that is, Spanning Tree will block redundant paths).
For details about the commands involved with configuring the Link Aggregation function, refer to the Enterasys Matrix DFE‐Platinum Series Configuration Guide.
Module Placement in a Matrix E7 Chassis
If you want to mix 6x1xxx, 6x2xxx, 6x3xxx, and 7H43xx‐xx series modules in the same Matrix E7 chassis, and successfully bridge data traffic to some or all modules in the chassis, it is necessary to have a bridging module (such as the 7H4385‐49) installed, and to follow the module placement rules described in “Module Placement and Installation Rules” on page 3‐4.
FTM Bridge Function and Optional Interface Module
The 7H4385‐49 DFE‐Platinum module does not support both the FTM bridging function and an optional NEM at the same time. With an optional NEM installed, the FTM bridging function is disabled. In either of these cases, all ports of the 7H4385‐49 remain active.
10BASE-T Network
When connecting a 10BASE‐T segment to any of the RJ45 fixed front‐panel ports of the 7H4385‐49, ensure that the network meets the Ethernet network requirements of the IEEE 802.3‐2002 standard for 10BASE‐T and 802.3af‐2003 standard for Power over Ethernet (PoE) power sourcing applications over Ethernet cabling. For more information about PoE, refer to Appendix C.
Note: If a port is to operate at 100 Mbps, Category 5 cabling must be used. Category 3 cabling does not meet 100 Mbps specifications. For 10 Mbps operation only, Category 3 or Category 5 cabling can be used. Refer to the
