Specifications

Matrix DFE-Gold Series Configuration Guide 1-1
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Introduction
This chapter provides an overview of the Matrix Series’ unique features and functionality, an
overview of the tasks that may be accomplished using the CLI interface, an overview of ways to
manage the device, and information on how to contact Enterasys Networks for technical support.
1.1 MATRIX DFE SERIES FEATURES
Matrix Series devices support business-driven networking with:
• New Enterasys advanced Distributed Forwarding Engine (DFE) architecture allowing for single
IP address management of an entire chassis.
• High availability design featuring fully redundant, hot-swappable modules, power supplies and
fans.
• Advanced QoS and policy-based frame classification, and bandwidth management featuring rate
limiting, CoS priority queueing and link aggregation.
• Customized, single-source management and control with SNMP, port mirroring, Syslog,
RMON, multi-image support and configuration upload/download.
Important Notice
Depending on the Matrix Series firmware version you are using, some features described in this document
may not be supported. Refer to the Release Notes shipped with the your device to determine which features
are supported.