Enterasys Networks matrix 4h4203-72 User Manual

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Who Should Use This Guide ............................................................................................................... xv
How to Use This Guide  ...................................................................................................................... xvi
Related Documents  ........................................................................................................................... xvi
Conventions Used in This Guide .......................................................................................................xvii
Getting Help  ...................................................................................................................................... xviii

Overview of DFE-Gold Series Capabilities  ........................................................................................1-1
The DFE-Gold Modules  .....................................................................................................................1-2
Connectivity .......................................................................................................................................1-6
Management ......................................................................................................................................1-7

Standards Compatibility  .....................................................................................................................1-7
Secure Networks Policy Support  .......................................................................................................1-7
LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs  ...............................................................................................................1-8

10BASE-T Network ............................................................................................................................2-1
100BASE-TX Network  .......................................................................................................................2-2
100BASE-FX Fiber-Optic Network .....................................................................................................2-2

Installation Site Requirement .............................................................................................................3-2
Unpacking the DFE-Gold Module  ......................................................................................................3-2
Installing Optional Network Expansion Module ..................................................................................3-3
DFE Module Placement and Installation Rules ..................................................................................3-3
Installing Module into a Chassis  ........................................................................................................3-5

Preparation ..................................................................................................................................3-6
Installing Module into Matrix E7 or N7 Chassis  ...........................................................................3-6
Installing Module into Matrix N1, N3, or N5 Chassis  ...................................................................3-9

Connecting UTP Cables to 4H4282-49 or 4H4202-72  ..............................................................3-11
Connecting UTP Cables to 4H4283-49 or 4H4203-72  ..............................................................3-15
Connecting Fiber-Optic Cables to 4H4284-49 ...........................................................................3-18