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Module Placement in a Matrix E7 Chassis
2-2 Network Requirements
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 Matrix DFE-Platinum Series Configuration Guide.
Module Placement in a Matrix E7 Chassis
If you want to mix 6x1xxx, 6x2xxx, 6x3xxx, and 7x4xxx series modules in the same Matrix
E7 chassis, it is necessary to have a DFE module FTM1-to-FTM2 bridging module installed
in the chassis and also follow the module placement rules described in the section,
“Backplane Connections and Installation Rules,” on page 3-8 to successfully bridge data
traffic to some or all modules in the chassis.
FTM Bridge Function and Optional Interface Module
Unlike the 7H4382-49 and 7H4383-49 DFE-Platinum bridge modules (not described in this
guide)
, the 7H4382-25 can support both the FTM bridging function and an optional
interface module at the same time without restrictions.
10BASE-T Network
When connecting a 10BASE-T segment to any of the module fixed front panel ports of the
7H4382-25,
ensure that the network meets the Ethernet network requirements of the
IEEE 802.3-2002 standard for 10BASE-T. Refer to the Cabling Guide for details.
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 “100BASE-TX Network” on page 2-3 for
information about 100BASE-TX networks and cabling.