Installation guide

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Contents
About This Guide
Who Should Use This Guide .............................................................................................................. xiv
How to Use This Guide ...................................................................................................................... xiv
Related Documents ............................................................................................................................ xv
Conventions Used in This Guide ........................................................................................................ xv
Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview of DFE-Platinum Series Module Capabilities .....................................................................1-2
DFE Module and Interface Options ....................................................................................................1-3
7G4280-19 ...................................................................................................................................1-3
7G-6MGBIC/7G-6MGBIC-A Gigabit Ethernet Interface Options .................................................1-5
Connectivity .......................................................................................................................................1-6
7G4280-19 ...................................................................................................................................1-6
7G-6MGBIC/7G-6MGBIC-A ........................................................................................................1-6
Mini-GBICs ..................................................................................................................................1-6
Management ................................................................................................................................1-7
Switch Configuration Using WebView .........................................................................................1-7
Switch Configuration Using CLI Commands ...............................................................................1-7
Secure Networks Policy Support .......................................................................................................1-7
Standards Compatibility .....................................................................................................................1-8
LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs ...............................................................................................................1-8
Getting Help .......................................................................................................................................1-8
Chapter 2: Network Requirements
Link Aggregation ................................................................................................................................2-1
Module Placement in a Matrix E7 Chassis ........................................................................................2-2
1000BASE-SX/LX/ELX Network ........................................................................................................2-2
1000BASE-T Network ........................................................................................................................2-2
Chapter 3: Installation
Required Tools ...................................................................................................................................3-1
Unpacking the DFE Module ...............................................................................................................3-2
Installing Optional Ethernet Interface Module ....................................................................................3-2
Removing the Coverplate ............................................................................................................3-3
Installing the Optional Ethernet Interface Module ........................................................................3-3
Installing Optional Mini-GBICs ...........................................................................................................3-5
Backplane Connections and Installation Rules ..................................................................................3-8
FTM1 and FTM2 Connectivity .....................................................................................................3-9
Module Placement and Rules ......................................................................................................3-9
Installing 7G4280-19 in Matrix E7, N5, or N7 Chassis .....................................................................3-12
Preparation ................................................................................................................................3-12
Installation .................................................................................................................................3-13
Installing 7G4280-19 in Matrix N3 or N1 Chassis ............................................................................3-15