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Contents
About This Guide
Who Should Use This Guide ...............................................................................................................xiii
How to Use This Guide ...................................................................................................................... xiv
Related Documents ........................................................................................................................... xiv
Conventions Used in This Guide ........................................................................................................ xv
Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview of DFE-Platinum Series Capabilities ..................................................................................1-1
The DFE-Platinum Module and Interface Option ...............................................................................1-2
Connectivity .......................................................................................................................................1-5
Management ......................................................................................................................................1-5
Switch Configuration Using WebView .........................................................................................1-5
Switch Configuration Using CLI Commands ...............................................................................1-5
Standards Compatibility .....................................................................................................................1-5
LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs ...............................................................................................................1-6
Getting Help .......................................................................................................................................1-6
Chapter 2: Network Requirements
Link Aggregation ................................................................................................................................2-1
Module Placement in a Matrix E7 Chassis ........................................................................................2-2
FTM Bridge Function and Optional Interface Module ........................................................................2-2
10BASE-T Network ............................................................................................................................2-2
100BASE-TX Network .......................................................................................................................2-3
1000BASE-SX/LX Network ................................................................................................................2-3
1000BASE-T Network ........................................................................................................................2-3
Chapter 3: Installation
Unpacking the DFE-Platinum Module ................................................................................................3-2
Installing Optional Ethernet Interface Module ....................................................................................3-2
Removing the Coverplate ............................................................................................................3-3
Installing the 7G-6MGBIC ............................................................................................................3-3
Installing an Optional Mini-GBIC ........................................................................................................3-5
Preparation ..................................................................................................................................3-5
Installation ...................................................................................................................................3-6
Removing the Mini-GBIC .............................................................................................................3-7
Backplane Connections and Installation Rules ..................................................................................3-8
FTM1 and FTM2 Connectivity .....................................................................................................3-8
Module Placement and Rules ......................................................................................................3-9
Installing Module into SmartSwitch 6000, Matrix E7 or Matrix N7 Chassis ......................................3-12
Preparation ................................................................................................................................3-12
Installation .................................................................................................................................3-13