Installation guide

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-Gold 4H4282-49, 4H4283-49, 4H4203-72,
4H4202-72, 4H4284-49 (Distributed Forwarding Engine) modules, 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-Gold modules, refer to the Enterasys Networks™ Matrix
DFE-Gold Series Configuration Guide.
Who Should Use This Guide
This guide is intended for a network administrator responsible for installing and setting
up the DFE modules.
Note: In this guide, the following terms are used:
• DFE-Gold module refers to the 4H4282-49
, 4H4283-49, 4H4203-72, 4H4202-72, and
4H4284-49. If the information applies only to one of the modules, the module is
referred to by its model number (such as 4H4282-49).
• 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
4H4282-49, 4H4283-49
, or 4H4284-49.
• 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-Gold module, some features described in this
document may not be supported. Refer to the Release Notes shipped with the DFE-Gold 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.