Installation guide

Unpacking the DFE-Gold Module
3-2 Installation
• Connecting to COM Port for Local Management (page 3-26)
• Completing the Installation (page 3-32)
Unpacking the DFE-Gold Module
Unpack the DFE-Gold module as follows:
1. Open the box and remove the packing material protecting the DFE-Gold module.
2. Verify the contents of the carton as listed in Table 3-1.
3. Remove the tape seal on the non-conductive bag to remove the DFE-Gold module.
4. Perform a visual inspection of the DFE-Gold module for any signs of physical
damage. Contact Enterasys Networks if there are any signs of damage. Refer to
“Getting Help” on page 1-10 for details.
Installing Optional Ethernet Interface Module
At the time of this printing, only the 7G-6MGBIC is available for the 4H4282-49,
4H4283-49, and 4H4284-49. Refer to your release notes for the latest available Ethernet
interface modules. The 7G-6MGBIC provides six 1-Gigabit port slots for optional
Mini-GBIC connections.
Installing a 7G-6MGBIC involves
• removing the coverplate from the DFE-Gold module (4H4282-49, 4H4283-49, or
4H4284-49),
• attaching the 7G-6MGBIC to the DFE-Gold module, and
• installing the Mini-GBICs.
Table 3-1 Contents of DFE-Gold Module Carton
Item Quantity
DFE-Gold module 1
Installation Guide 1
Customer Release Notes 1
Note: Install any optional equipment before proceeding to the section, “Installation Rules,”
on page 3-8 for an explanation of the rules to install different series modules in a Matrix E7
chassis.
Caution: An antistatic wrist strap is required to perform the following procedures to
minimize ESD damage to the devices involved.