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Contents
Who Should Use This Guide ............................................................................................................................xv
How to Use This Guide .....................................................................................................................................xv
Related Documents ......................................................................................................................................... xvi
Typographical Conventions ............................................................................................................................ xvii
Commonly Used Acronyms ............................................................................................................................ xvii
Getting Help ................................................................................................................................................... xviii
Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview ......................................................................................................................................................... 1-1
The N1-7C111 Chassis ............................................................................................................................ 1-2
The NAC Controller PEP .......................................................................................................................... 1-2
The 2S4082-25 NAC Controller PEP .................................................................................................1-4
The 7S4280-19 NAC Controller PEP .................................................................................................1-5
Redundant Power Supplies ...................................................................................................................... 1-6
Power Supply LANVIEW LEDs ................................................................................................................ 1-6
Power Supply Status Through System Management .............................................................................. 1-6
Auto-Ranging Power Supplies ................................................................................................................. 1-6
Power Supply Replacement ..................................................................................................................... 1-6
Chassis Cooling System .......................................................................................................................... 1-6
Standalone or Rack Mountable Chassis .................................................................................................. 1-7
Secure Networks Policy Support .................................................................................................................... 1-7
Standards Compatibility .................................................................................................................................. 1-7
LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs ............................................................................................................................ 1-7
Chapter 2: Installation Requirements and Guidelines
Site Guidelines ............................................................................................................................................... 2-1
Configuration Guidelines ................................................................................................................................ 2-2
LANVIEW LEDs .............................................................................................................................................. 2-2
Power Supply LEDs ................................................................................................................................. 2-2
Fan LED ................................................................................................................................................... 2-3
NAC Controller PEP Network Requirements .................................................................................................. 2-3
Link Aggregation ...................................................................................................................................... 2-4
10BASE-T Network .................................................................................................................................. 2-4
100BASE-TX Network .............................................................................................................................. 2-4
1000BASE-T Network .............................................................................................................................. 2-4
1000BASE-SX/LX/ELX Network .............................................................................................................. 2-5
Chapter 3: Enterasys Matrix N1 Chassis Setup
Unpacking the Enterasys Matrix N1 Chassis ................................................................................................. 3-1
Setting Up the Enterasys Matrix N1 Chassis .................................................................................................. 3-2
Order of Installation .................................................................................................................................. 3-2
Installing the Chassis on a Flat Surface ......................................................................................................... 3-2