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Matrix DFE Series Modules Installation Guide xiii
About This Guide
This guide provides an overview, installation and troubleshooting instructions, and
specifications for the Enterasys Matrix™ DFE-Platinum 7H4382-25 (Distributed
Forwarding Engine) module, the 7G-6MGBIC (an optional Ethernet interface module),
and the Mini-GBIC modules.
For information about the CLI (Command Line Interface) set of commands used to
configure and manage the DFE-Platinum module, refer to the Enterasys Networks™
<emphasis>Matrix DFE-Platinum Series Configuration Guide.
Who Should Use This Guide
This guide is intended for a network administrator responsible for installing and setting
up the DFE-Platinum module.
Note: In this guide, the following terms are used:
DFE-Platinum module, unless otherwise noted, refers to the 7H4382-25.
Ethernet interface module (or simply interface module) refers to an optional uplink
card installed on the main logic board and accessible through the option slot of the
7H4382-25.
Mini-GBIC
(Mini-Gigabit Interface Card) refers to a smaller optional interface card that
plugs into the 7G-6MGBIC interface module.
7G-6MGBIC refers to both the 7G-6MGBIC and 7G-6MGBIC-A interface modules
unless otherwise noted.
Important Notice
Depending on the firmware version used in the DFE-Platinum module, some features described in
this document may not be supported. Refer to the Release Notes shipped with the DFE-Platinum
module to determine which features are supported.
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.