Installation guide

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Contents
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Tables........................................................................................................................................... xvii
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Who Should Use This Guide.........................................................................................xix
How to Use This Guide ..................................................................................................xx
Related Documents........................................................................................................xx
Conventions Used in This Guide...................................................................................xxi
Getting Help ................................................................................................................. xxii
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INTRODUCTION
1.1 Overview of DFE Series Capabilities .............................................................. 1-1
1.2 The DFE Modules ........................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Connectivity..................................................................................................... 1-6
1.4 Management ................................................................................................... 1-7
1.4.1 Switch Configuration Using WebView............................................. 1-7
1.4.2 Switch Configuration Using CLI Commands................................... 1-7
1.5 Secure Networks Policy Support..................................................................... 1-8
1.6 Standards Compatibility .................................................................................. 1-8
1.7 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs ............................................................................ 1-8
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NETWORK REQUIREMENTS
2.1 Link Aggregation ............................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 Module Placement in a Matrix E7 Chassis...................................................... 2-2
2.3 FTM Bridge Function and Network Expansion Module................................... 2-2
2.4 10BASE-T Network ......................................................................................... 2-2
2.5 100BASE-TX Network..................................................................................... 2-3
2.6 1000BASE-SX/LX Network ............................................................................. 2-3
2.7 1000BASE-T Network ..................................................................................... 2-3
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INSTALLATION
3.1 Unpacking the DFE Module ............................................................................ 3-2
3.2 Installing an Optional Network Expansion Module.......................................... 3-2
3.3 Installing an Optional Mini-GBIC ..................................................................... 3-3
3.4 Backplane Connections and Installation Rules ............................................... 3-7
3.4.1 FTM1 and FTM2 Connectivity......................................................... 3-7
3.4.2 Module Placement and Rules ......................................................... 3-8