Installation guide

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Contents
About This Guide
Who Should Use This Guide ...............................................................................................................xiii
Structure of This Guide ...................................................................................................................... xiv
How to Use This Guide ....................................................................................................................... xv
Related Documents ............................................................................................................................ xv
Conventions Used in This Guide ....................................................................................................... xvi
Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview of DFE-Gold Series Capabilities ........................................................................................1-1
The DFE-Gold Modules and Interface Option ....................................................................................1-2
Connectivity .......................................................................................................................................1-7
Management ......................................................................................................................................1-8
Switch Configuration Using WebView .........................................................................................1-8
Switch Configuration Using CLI Commands ...............................................................................1-8
UPN Support ......................................................................................................................................1-8
Standards Compatibility .....................................................................................................................1-9
LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs ...............................................................................................................1-9
Chapter 2: Network Requirements
10BASE-T Network ............................................................................................................................2-1
100BASE-TX Network .......................................................................................................................2-2
1000BASE-SX/LX Fiber-Optic Network .............................................................................................2-2
1000BASE-TX Network .....................................................................................................................2-2
100BASE-FX Fiber-Optic Network .....................................................................................................2-2
Chapter 3: Installation
Unpacking the DFE-Gold 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
Installation Rules ................................................................................................................................3-8
Module Placement and Rules ......................................................................................................3-8
Installing Module into a Matrix E7 or Matrix N7 Chassis ..................................................................3-10
Preparation ................................................................................................................................3-10
Installing Module into Matrix N3 Chassis .........................................................................................3-13