Installation guide

Matrix DFE-Gold Series Modules Installation Guide 2-1

Network Requirements

Before installing the module, review the requirements and specifications referred to in

this chapter concerning the following:

• 10BASE-T Network (page 2-1)

• 100BASE-TX Network (page 2-2)

• 1000BASE-SX/LX Fiber-Optic Network (page 2-2)

• 1000BASE-TX Network (page 2-2)

• 100BASE-FX Fiber-Optic Network (page 2-2)

The network installation must meet the requirements to ensure satisfactory performance

of this equipment. Failure to do so will produce poor network performance.

10BASE-T Network

When connecting a 10BASE-T segment to any of the module fixed front panel ports of the

4H4282-49,

4H4283-49, 4H4203-72, and 4H4202-72, 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: The Matrix DFE-Gold Series Configuration Guide and the Cabling Guide referred

to in the following sections can be found on the Enterasys Networks World Wide Web site:

http://www.enterasys.com/

Refer to “Related Documents” in About This Guide.

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 2-2 for

information about 100BASE-TX networks and cabling.