Installation guide

Matrix DFE-Platinum Series Installation Guide xiii
About This Guide
Thisguideprovidesanoverviewofinstallationandtroubleshootinginstructions,and
specificationsfortheEnterasysMatrix™7G4280‐19DFE(D istributedForwarding
Engine)‐PlatinumSeriesmodule,the7G‐6MGBICor7G ‐6MGBIC‐A(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modules,refertotheEnterasysNetworks™Matrix
DFE‐PlatinumSeriesConfigurationGuide.
Note: In this guide, the following terms are used:
• DFE module refers to the 7G4280-19.
• 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
7G4280-19.
• Mini-GBIC (Mini-Gigabit Interface Card) refers to a smaller optional interface card that
plugs into an optional 7G-6MGBIC or 7G-6MGBIC-A interface module.
• 7G-6MGBIC-A refers to 7G-6MGBIC and 7G-6MGBIC-A interface modules unless
otherwise noted.
Important Notice
Depending on the firmware version used in the DFE module, some features described in this
document may not be supported. Refer to the Release Notes shipped with the DFE module to
determine which features are supported.