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    7.5x9-inch cover with bleed on 4 sides Enterasys Matrix ® DFE-Platinum Series Hardware Installation Guide 7G4285-49 7G4205-72 P/N 9034160-03[...]

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    i Notice Enterasys Networks  reserv es  the  right  to  make  changes  in  specif ications  and  othe r  information  contained  in  this  document  and  its  web  si te  without  prior  notice.  The  reader  should  in  all  cases  consult  Enterasys Netw ork[...]

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    ii Regulatory Compliance Information Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice This  device  co mplies  with  Par t  15  of  the  FCC  rules.  Operation  is  subject  to  the  following  two  conditions:  (1)  this  devic e  may  not  cause  harmfu l  interference,  [...]

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    iii Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) This  product  complies  with  the  following:  47  CF R  Pa r t s  2  and  15,  CSA  C108.8,  2004/108/EC,  EN  55022,  EN  61000 ‐ 3 ‐ 2,  EN 61000 ‐ 3 ‐ 3,  EN  55024,  AS/NZS  CISPR  22,  VCCI  V ‐ 3.  Compatibilida[...]

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    iv Enterasys  Customer  Support  at  353  61  705586  (Ireland). ѻ ѻ ક䇈ᯢк䰘ӊ Supplement to Product Instructions ᳝↦᳝ᆇ⠽䋼៪ܗ㋴ (Hazardous Substance) 䚼ӊৡ⿄ (Parts) 䪙 3E ∲ +J 䬝 &G ݁Ӌ䫀 &U   ໮⒈㘨㣃 3%% ໮⒈Ѡ㣃䝮 [...]

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    v VCCI Notice This  is  a  class  A  product  based  on  the  standard  of  the  Vo l u n t a r y  Control  Co uncil  for  Interfe rence  by  Information  Te c h n o l o g y  Equipment  (VCCI).  If  this  equipmen t  is  used  in  a  dome stic  environment , ?[...]

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    vi Safety Information Class 1 Laser Transceivers The single mode interf ace modules use Class 1 la ser transceivers. Read the followi ng safe ty information befor e installing or o perating these modules. The  Class  1  laser  transceivers  use  an  optical  feedback  loop  to  maintain  Class  1  operation[...]

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    vii ENTERASYS NETWORKS, INC. FIRMWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT BEFORE OPENING OR UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT, CAREFULLY READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT. This  document  is  an  agreement  (“ Agreement”)  betwee n  the  end  user  (“Y ou”)  and  Enterasys  Net works,  Inc.,  on  behalf  of  itsel[...]

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    viii 3. APPLICABLE  LAW. This  Agreem ent  shal l  be  interpreted  and  governed  under  the  laws  and  in  the  state  and  federal  cour ts  of  th e  Commonwealth  of  Massachusetts  without  regard  to  its  conflicts  of  laws  provisions.  You  a[...]

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    ix 8. AUDIT  RIGHTS. You  here by  acknowled ge  that  the  intell ectual  property  rights  associated  with  the  Program  are  of  critical  value  to  Enterasys,  and,  accordingly,  You  hereby  agree  to  maintain  complete  books,  records  and  account[...]

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    xi Contents About This Guide Who Should Use This G uide .............. ................. ............ ................. ............. ................ ............ ....... ... xv How to Use This G uide ............. ................ ............. ............. ................ ............. ................ ..... ............. xvi Related Documents[...]

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    xii Connecting to an IBM PC or Co mpatible Device ............. ................ ............. ............. ................ 3-18 Connecting to a VT Series Term inal ... ................ ............. ............. ............. ................ ............. ... 3- 19 Connecting to a Modem ........................ ............. ................ .[...]

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    xiii Figures 1-1 7G4285-49 DFE-Platinum Modu le .......... ............ ............. ................. ............ ............. ............ 1-3 1-2 7G4205-72 DFE-Platinum Modu le ......... ............ ............. ................. ............ ............. ............ 1-5 3-1 Examples, Module Placement in Matrix E7 Chassis ................[...]

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    Matrix DFE-Platinum Series PoE Hardware Installation Guide xv About This Guide This  guide  prov ides  an  over view ,  installati on  and  troubleshooting  instructions,  and  specifications  for  the  Enterasys  Matr ix ®  7G4285 ‐ 49  and  7G4205 ‐ 72  DFE ‐ Platinum  Po E  modul[...]

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    How to Use This Guide xvi About This Guide How to Use This Guide This  preface  provides  an  overview  of  this  guide  and  the  DFE ‐ Platinum  Series  manual  set,  and  a  brief  summary  of  each  chapter;  defines  the  conv entions  used  in  this  document; [...]

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    Conventions Used in This Guide Matrix DFE-Platinum Series PoE Hardwar e Installation Guide xvii Conventions Used in This Guide The  following  conventions  are  used  in  this  guide. Lowercase  x:  Indicates  the  general  use  of  an  alphanumeric  character  (for  example,  7x2xx,  the [...]

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    Getting Help xviii About This Guide Getting Help For  additional  support  related  to  the  modules  or  this  document,  contact  Enterasys Network s  using  one  of  the  following  methods: Before  contacti ng  Enterasys Networks  for  technical  support,  have  the  fol[...]

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    DFE-Platinum Series Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 1 Introduction This  chapter  provides  an  overview  of  the  DFE ‐ Pl atinum  Series  module  capabilities,  and  introduces  the  7 G4285 ‐ 49  and  7G4205 ‐ 72  DFE ‐ Platin um  Po E  modules. Overview of DFE-Platinum Series Modu[...]

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    DFE Module and Interface Options 1-2 Introduction •H i g h ‐ av ailabili ty  services  with  stateful  failover  for  services  and  management  •S e l f ‐ learning  configuration  modules  with  increased  relia bility  and  fault  tolerance  tha t  reduces  configuration  time[...]

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    DFE Module and Interface Options DFE-Platinum Series Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 Figure 1- 1 7G4285-49 DF E-Platinum Module 1 OFFLINE/RESET switch 7 GROUP ST A TUS LED s 2 RJ45 COM port 8 GROUP SELECT LEDs 3 MGMT LED 9 NEM option slot 4 CPU LED 10 48 Vdc ~ 20 A Max. Optional Power Input 5 PoE LED connector 6 GROUP SELECT switch 11 Ports (1-48),[...]

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    DFE Module and Interface Options 1-4 Introduction 7G4205-72 The  7G4205 ‐ 72  has  72,  10BASE ‐ T/10 0BASE ‐ TX/1000BASE ‐ T,  Po E ‐ compliant  ports  that  are  accessed  through  the  fixed  front  panel  RJ45  connectors.  The  DFE  module  can  be  installed  in ?[...]

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    DFE Module and Interface Options DFE-Platinum Series Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Figure 1-2 7G4205-72 DFE-Platinum Module 1 OFFLINE/RESET switch 6 GROUP LEDs 2 RJ45 COM port 7 GROUP SELECT button 3 CPU LED 8 GROUP status LEDs 4 MGMT LED 9 Groups 1&2, 40 ports, 10/100/1000 Mbps 5 Group 3, 20 ports, 10/100/1000 Mbps Â Ã Ä Å Æ Á À È Ç[...]

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    Network Expansion Module (NEM) 1-6 Introduction Network Exp ansion Module (NEM) The  7G4285 ‐ 49  option  slot  provides  access  to  an  installed  netw ork  expansion  module.  Refer  to  the  Enterasys Networks  webs it e  for  a  current  listing  of  the  av ailable  NEM[...]

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    Secure Networks Policy Support DFE-Platinum Series Hardware Installation Guide 1-7 Switch Configuration Using CLI Commands The  CLI  commands  enable  you  to  perform  more  complete  switch  configuration  management  tasks. For  CLI  command  set  information  and  how  to  configure ?[...]

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    LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs 1-8 Introduction LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs LANVIEW  diagnostic  LEDs  serv e  as  an  important  troubleshooting  aid  by  providing  an  easy  wa y  to  observe  the  status  of  in dividual  ports  and  ov erall  networ k  operations.[...]

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    DFE-Platinum Series Hardware Installation Guide 2-1 2 Network Requirements Before  inst alling  the  module,  re view  the  requirements  and  specificat ions  referred  to  in  this  chapter  concerning  the  following: The  network  install ation  must  meet  the  requireme nts [...]

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    Link Aggregation 2-2 Network Requirements Link Aggregation Link  Aggregation  is  a  method  of  grouping  multiple  physical  ports  on  a  network  device  into  one  logical  link  according  to  the  IEEE  802.3ad ‐ 2002  standard.  Because  Link  Aggregation  is[...]

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    100BASE-TX Network DFE-Platinum Series Hardware Installation Guide 2-3 100BASE-TX Network The  fixed  front  panel  ports  of  the  7G4285 ‐ 49  and  7G4205 ‐ 72  provide  a  connection  that  supports  Category  5  UTP  cabling.  The  device  at  the  other  end  of [...]

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    1000BASE-T Network 2-4 Network Requirements[...]

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    DFE-Platinum Series Hardware Installation Guide 3-1 3 Installation This  chapter  provides  the  instructions  to  install  the  7G4285 ‐ 49  and  7G4205 ‐ 72  DFE modules.  Follow  the  order  of  the  sections  listed  below  to  correctly  install  the  DFE modules. Elec[...]

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    Installation Site Requirement 3-2 Installation Inst allation Site Requirement The  DFE modules  must  be  installed  in  a  Matrix  E7 ,  N3,  N5,  or  N7  chassis  located  in  a  Restricted  Access  Location  (RAL).  This  location  should  only  be  accessible  by ?[...]

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    Installing an Optional Ne tw ork Expansion Module (NEM) DFE-Platinum Series Hardware Installation Guide 3-3 Inst alling an Optional Network Exp ansion Module (NEM) Refer  to  the  Enterasys Networks  web  site  for  a  current  listing  of  the  available  NEMs.  Specific  installation  instruct ions [...]

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    DFE Module Placement and Installation Rules 3-4 Installation Figure 3-1 Examples, Module Placement in Matrix E7 Chass is Example 1 ( Figure 3-1 , A) Shows  the  chassis  fully  populated  with  DFE modules  (7xxxxx).  These  modules  communicate  with  each  other  via  the  FTM2  chassis  backp[...]

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    DFE Module Placement and Installation R ules DFE-Platinum Series Hardware Installation Guide 3-5 Example 4 ( Figure 3-1 , D) Shows  chassi s  slots  1  through  5  populated  with  a  mix  of  6x1xx,  6x2xx,  and  6x3xx  modules  and  only  third  generation  modules  in  slots  6[...]

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    Preparing to Install in to a Chassis 3-6 Installation Prep aring to Inst all into a Chassis Before  installing  any  module  into  the  Matrix E7 chassi s,  refer  to  “ DFE  Module  Placement  and  Installation  Rules ”  on  page 3 ‐ 3  to  famili arize  you r se lf  with  the ?[...]

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    Preparing to Install into a Chassis DFE-Platinum Series Hardware Installation Guide 3-7 5. Examine  the  module  for  da mage.  If  any  damage  exists,  DO  NOT  install  the  module.  Immediately  contact  Enterasys N etworks.  Refer  to  “ Getting  Help ”  on  page xviii. 6[...]

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    Preparing to Install in to a Chassis 3-8 Installation 3. Align  the  module  card  between  the  upper  and  lower  card  guides  of  the  desired  slot  and  sl ide  it  into  the  chassis,  taking  care  that  the  module  slides  in  straight.  See  Caution[...]

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    Preparing to Install into a Chassis DFE-Platinum Series Hardware Installation Guide 3-9 Figure 3-2 Installing Module into Matr ix E7 or N7 Chassis (Matrix E7 shown) 1 Card guides 7 Backplane connectors 2 Slot number 6 (Left-most slot is 1) • T op two connectors (power an d FTM2 3 Module card • Bottom two connectors (power and FT M1) 4 Metal bac[...]

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    Preparing to Install in to a Chassis 3-10 Installation Inst alling the DFE Modules into a Matrix N3 or N5 Chassis A  DFE ‐ Platinum  module  can  be  installed  in  any  av ailable  N3  chass is  slot  (1  through  3).  To  install  a  module  into  the  Mat rix N3  chassis,  re[...]

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    Preparing to Install into a Chassis DFE-Platinum Series Hardware Installation Guide 3 -11 4. Slide  the  module  into  the  slot  unt il  yo u  can  engage  the  top  and  bottom  lock ing  levers. 5. Refer  to  the  Caution  note  above,  then  rotate  the  tw o  lever s ?[...]

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    Connecting 48 Vdc Power for PoE Operation 3-12 Installation Connecting 48 Vdc Power for PoE Operation The  Matr ix N7  (7C105 ‐ P)  chassis  provides  48  Vdc  to  connecte d  PDs  (pow ered  devices )  by  wa y  of  its  backplane  c onnection  to  a  PoE ‐ compliant  DFE module su[...]

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    Connecting to the Network DFE-Platinum Series Hardware Installation Guide 3 -13 Connecting UTP Cabl es to DFE Modules The  fixed  RJ4 5  front  panel  connections  of  the  7G4285 ‐ 49  and  7G4205 ‐ 72  are  10/100/ 1000 Mbps  ports.  These  ports  have  inter nal  crossovers,  and  s[...]

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    Connecting to the Network 3-14 Installation Figure 3-4 Connecting a T wisted Pa ir Segment with RJ45 Connector 3. V erify  that  a  link  exists  by  ch ecki ng  that  the  port  RX  (Receive)  LED  is  ON  (flashing  amber ,  blinking  green,  or  solid  green).  If  the  RX ?[...]

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    Connecting to the Network DFE-Platinum Series Hardware Installation Guide 3 -15 e. V erify  that  the  RJ45  connectors  on  the  twisted  pair  segm ent  have  the  proper  pinouts  and  check  the  cable  for  continuity .  Ty p i c a l l y ,  a  crossov er  cable  is  use[...]

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    Connecting to the Network 3-16 Installation Figure 3-7 Eight-Wire Crossover Cable RJ45 Pinouts , Connections Between Hub Devices Figure 3-8 Eight-Wire St raight-Throu gh Cable RJ45 Pinout s, Connections Between Switches and End User Devices 1 RJ45 device port 3 RJ45-to-RJ45 crossover cable 2 Other device port 1 RJ45 device port 3 RJ45-to-RJ45 strai[...]

  • Page 49

    Connecting to the Network DFE-Platinum Series Hardware Installation Guide 3 -17 f. Ensure  that  the  twisted  pai r  connection  meets  the  dB  loss  and  cable  specifications  outlined  in  the  Cabling  Guide.  Refer  to  “Related  Documents”  in  About  This  Guide[...]

  • Page 50

    Connecting to COM Port for Local Management 3-18 Installation Connecting to COM Port for Local Management This  section  describes  how  to  install  a  UTP  straight ‐ through  cable  with  RJ45  connectors  and  optional  adapters  to  connect  a  PC,  a  VT  series  terminal,[...]

  • Page 51

    Connecting to COM Port for Local Management DFE-Platinum Series Hardware Installation Guide 3 -19 4. T urn  on  the  PC  and  set  the  following  parameters  on  you r  VT  emulation  packag e: 5. When  these  parameters  are  se t,  the  Local  Management  password  screen  will[...]

  • Page 52

    Connecting to COM Port for Local Management 3-20 Installation 3. Connect  the  RJ45 ‐ to ‐ DB25  adapter  to  the  port  labeled  COMM  on  the  VT  terminal. 4. T urn  on  the  terminal  to  access  the  Setup  Directory  and  set  the  follow ing  parameters: When  [...]

  • Page 53

    Connecting to COM Port for Local Management DFE-Platinum Series Hardware Installation Guide 3 -21 2. Plug  the  RJ45  connector  at  the  other  end  of  the  UTP  straight ‐ through  cable  into  the  RJ45 ‐ to ‐ DB25  modem  adapter . 3. Connect  the  RJ45 ‐ to ‐ DB25  adapter [...]

  • Page 54

    Connecting to COM Port for Local Management 3-22 Installation Adapter Wiring and Signal Assignment s COM Port Adapter W iring and Signal Diagram RJ45 DB9 Pin Conductor Pin Signal 1 Blue 2 Receive (RX) 4 Red 3 Transmit (TX ) 5 Green 5 Ground (GRD) 2 Orange 7 Request to Send (RTS) 6 Y ellow 8 Clear to Send (CTS) VT Series Port Adapter W iring and Sig[...]

  • Page 55

    Connecting to COM Port for Local Management DFE-Platinum Series Hardware Installation Guide 3 -23 Modem Port Adapter Wiring and Sig nal Diagram RJ45 DB25 Pin Conductor Pin Signal 1 Blue 2 T ransmit (TX) 2 Orange 8 Data Carrier Detect (DCD) 4 Red 3 Receive 5 Green 7 Ground (GRD) 6 Y ellow 20 Data T ermina l Ready (DTR) 8 Gray 22 Ring Indicator 6 9 D[...]

  • Page 56

    Completing the Installation 3-24 Installation Completing the Inst allation Completing  the  DFE module  installation  depends  on  whether  the  module  is  being  installed  in: •a  new  DFE module  system  (refer  to  “ Completing  the  Installation  of  a  New  Syst em ?[...]

  • Page 57

    Completing the Installation DFE-Platinum Series Hardware Installation Guide 3 -25 The  module  is  now  ready  to  be  configured.  For  information  abou t  setting  the  IP  address  and  configuring  Te l n e t  settings  for  remote  access  to  DFE  management,  refer ?[...]

  • Page 58

    Completing the Installation 3-26 Installation Completing the Inst allation of a DFE Module in an Existin g System In  an  established  DFE module  system, •a  DFE module  is  already  established  as  the  management  module, •t h e  passwords  have  already  been  set  for  var i o u s ?[...]

  • Page 59

    DFE-Platinum Series Hardware Installation Guide 4-1 4 T roubleshooting This  chapter  provides  information  concerning  the  following: Using LANVIEW The  DFE  module  uses  a  built ‐ in  visual  diagnostic  and  status  monitoring  system  called  LANVIEW .  The  LANVIEW  LEDs ?[...]

  • Page 60

    Using LANVIEW 4-2 Troubleshooting V iewing Receive/T ransmit Activity on 7G4285-49 Yo u  can  view  the  7G4285 ‐ 49  receiv e  and  transmit  port  activity  on  the  RX  and  TX  LEDs.  Howev er ,  only  one  group  of  12  ports  may  be  view ed  at  a  time. [...]

  • Page 61

    Using LANVIEW DFE-Platinum Series Hardware Installation Guide 4-3 V iewing Receive/T ransmit Activity on 7G4205-72 On  the  7G4205 ‐ 72,  you  can  view  the  receiv e  and  transmit  activity  on  the  RX  and  TX  LEDs.  Howev er ,  only  one  group  of  24  ports  may  [...]

  • Page 62

    Using LANVIEW 4-4 Troubleshooting V iewing the PoE Port St atus If  the  7G4285 ‐ 49  or  7G4205 ‐ 72  is  installed  in  an  N5  chassis  or  if  the  7G4285 ‐ 49  is  receiving  48  Vdc  from  an  external  N ‐ POE  Po we r  System  to  support  connections ?[...]

  • Page 63

    Using LANVIEW DFE-Platinum Series Hardware Installation Guide 4-5 T able 4-1 LANVIEW LEDs LED Color State Recommended Action MGMT Off Off . This DFE module is NOT the Management Module. None. Green Solid . This mod ule is the designated Manag ement Module. None. Amber Fl ashing . This is a temporary indication that the DFE module is savin g data. N[...]

  • Page 64

    Using LANVIEW 4-6 Troubleshooting RX/TX Indications in S t andard Mode RX (Receive) Off No link . No activity . Port enabled or disabled. None. Green Solid . Link present, port enabled, no traffic is being received by the interface. None. Amber Flashing . Link present, port enabled, traffic is being received by the interface. None. Red Blinking . I[...]

  • Page 65

    Using LANVIEW DFE-Platinum Series Hardware Installation Guide 4-7 RX/TX LED Indications in PoE Port S t atus Mode RX/TX Green/Off There is a connection to a PD. There is 48 Vdc at th e RJ45 connector . None. Off/Red Port is off due to overload. The attached device exceeded maximu m load according to 802.3 af standard PoE device power classification[...]

  • Page 66

    Troubleshooting Checklist 4-8 Troubleshooting T roubleshooting Checklist If  the  module  is  not  wor ki ng  properly ,  refer  to  Ta b l e 4 ‐ 2  on  page 4 ‐ 8  for  a  checklist  of  problems,  possible  causes,  and  recommended  actions  to  resolve  the  problem.[...]

  • Page 67

    Troubleshooting Checklist DFE-Platinum Series Hardware Installation Guide 4-9 Cannot contact the module through in- band manageme nt. IP address not assigned. Refer to the Enterasys Matrix DFE- Platinum Series Configu ration Guide for the IP address assignmen t procedure. Port is disab led. Enable port. Refer to the Enterasys Matrix DFE-Platinum Se[...]

  • Page 68

    Overview of DFE Module Shutdown Procedure 4-10 Troubleshooting Overview of DFE Module Shut down Procedure The  DFE  mo dule s  installed  in  a  Matr ix  E7,  Matrix  N3,  Matri x  N5 ,  or  Matrix  N7  chassis  are  interdependent  and  operate  under  a  single  IP  address ?[...]

  • Page 69

    Overview of DFE Module Shutdown Procedure DFE-Platinum Series Hardware Installation Guide 4 -11 Figure 4-3 OFFLINE/RESET Switch Recommended Shut down Procedure Using OFFLINE/RESET Switch Before  pulling  a  DFE  module  out  of  a  chassis,  press  or  tap  on  its  OFFLINE /RESET  switch  for  les[...]

  • Page 70

    Overview of DFE Module Shutdown Procedure 4-12 Troubleshooting Last Resort Shut down Proced ure Using OFFLINE/RESET Switch To  reset  a  DFE  module  without  it  performing  an  orderly  shutdown  routine,  press  and  hold  the OFFLINE/RESET  switch  for  approximately  6  seconds.  P[...]

  • Page 71

    DFE-Platinum Series Hardware Installation Guide A-1 A Specifications This  appendix  provides  information  about  the  f ollowing: Enterasys Network s  res erves  the  right  to  change  the  specifications  at  any  time  without  notice. For information about... Refer to p age... DFE Module S[...]

  • Page 72

    DFE Module Specifications A-2 Specifications DFE Module S pecifications Ta b l e A ‐ 1  provides  the  Input/Output  ports,  processors  and  memory ,  physical,  and  environmental  modul e  specific ations  for  the  7G4285 ‐ 49  DFE module.  Ta b l e A ‐ 2  provides  the  same [...]

  • Page 73

    DFE Module Specifications DFE-Platinum Series Hardware Installation Guide A-3 T able A-2 7G4205-72  S pecifications Item S pecification Ports 1 through 72 Seventy-two, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX /1000BASE-T ports by way of RJ45 connectors. T hese ports also support PoE operation. Processors/Memo ry Processor MPC750CX, 400 MHz processor Dynamic Random A[...]

  • Page 74

    COM Port Pinout Assignments A-4 Specifications COM Port Pinout Assignment s The  COM  port  is  a  serial  communications  port  for  loc al  access  to  Local  Management.  Refer  to  Ta b l e A ‐ 3  for  the  COM  port  pin  assignments. Regulatory Compliance The  7G4285 ‐ 4[...]

  • Page 75

    DFE-Platinum Series Hardware Installation Guide B-1 B Mode Switch Settings and Option Installations This  appendix  covers  the  following  items: Required T ools Use  the  following  tools  to  perform  the  procedures  provided  in  this  appendix: •A n t i s t a t i c  wrist  strap • Phil[...]

  • Page 76

    Setting the Mode Switches B-2 Mode Switch Settings and Option Installations Setting the Mode Switches Figure B ‐ 1  shows  the  location  of  the  mode  switches  and  the  switch  settings  for  nor mal  operation.  These  switches  are  set  at  the  factory  and  rarel y  [...]

  • Page 77

    Memory Locations and Replacement Procedures DFE-Platinum Series Hardware Installation Guide B-3 Figure B-1 Mode Switch Location (7G4285- 49 shown without safety cover) Memory Locations and Replacement Procedures If  the  Dual  In ‐ line  Memory  Modul e  (DIMM)  or  DRAM  Single  In ‐ line  Memory  Module [...]

  • Page 78

    Memory Locations and Replacement Procedures B-4 Mode Switch Settings and Option Installations Figure B-2 DIMM and DRAM SIMM Locations (7G4285-49 shown withou t safety cover) 1 DRAM SIMM 2 DIMM 3 Main PC board[...]

  • Page 79

    Gaining Access to Memory Modules DFE-Platinum Series Hardware Installation Guide B-5 Gaining Access to Memory Modules Before  you  can  replace  the  DRAM  SIMM,  you  must  gain  access  to  it  by  removing  the  safety  cover  and  the  network  expansion  module,  if  one ?[...]

  • Page 80

    Gaining Access to Memory Modules B-6 Mode Switch Settings and Option Installations Figure B-3 Removing the Safety Cover 1 Safety cover 3 S tandoffs (7) 2 Cover screws (7) 4 S tandof f/spacer screwed to st andoff under expansion module[...]

  • Page 81

    Gaining Access to Memory Modules DFE-Platinum Series Hardware Installation Guide B-7 DRAM SIMM Replacement Procedure After  you  have  removed  the  safety  cov er  as  described  in  “ Removing  the  Safety  Cov er ”  on  page B ‐ 5,  proceed  to  “ Removing  the  Optional  Net[...]

  • Page 82

    Gaining Access to Memory Modules B-8 Mode Switch Settings and Option Installations 2. Remove  the  tw o  screws  fastening  the  networ k  expansion  module  to  the  DFE module  front  panel  and  remov e  the  standoff  fasteni ng  the  network  expansion  module  to  the [...]

  • Page 83

    Gaining Access to Memory Modules DFE-Platinum Series Hardware Installation Guide B-9 Removing the DIMM To  remove  the  DIMM,  refer  to  Figure B ‐ 5  and  proceed  as  follows. 1. Refer  to  Figure B ‐ 5 .  Push  the  connector  arms  aw ay  from  the  DIMM  to  release  it [...]

  • Page 84

    Gaining Access to Memory Modules B-10 Mode Switch Settings and Option Installations 4. Reinstall  the  safety  cover .  Refer  to  “ Reinstalling  the  Safety  Cov er ”  on  page B ‐ 14  for  instructions. Figure B-6 I nst alling the DIMM DIMM Replacement Procedure In  the  event  that  the ?[...]

  • Page 85

    Gaining Access to Memory Modules DFE-Platinum Series Hardware Installation Gu ide B-11 3. Push  the  connector  arms  aw ay  from  the  DIMM,  as  shown  in  Figu re B ‐ 7 ,  and  simultaneous ly  lift  the  DIMM  enough  to  release  it  from  the  connector  fingers. Figure[...]

  • Page 86

    Gaining Access to Memory Modules B-12 Mode Switch Settings and Option Installations Figure B-8 I nst alling the DIMM Inst alling the Network Ex p ansion Module (NEM) Refer  to  Figure B ‐ 9  and  proceed  as  follows: 1. P osition  the  network  expansion  module  so  its  front  panel  is  under ?[...]

  • Page 87

    Gaining Access to Memory Modules DFE-Platinum Series Hardware Installation Gu ide B-13 Figure B-9 In st alling t he Network Expansion Module (NEM ) 3. Use  two  of  the  saved  coverplate  screws  to  fasten  the  network  expansion  module  to  the  DFE module  front  panel,  but  do  not[...]

  • Page 88

    Gaining Access to Memory Modules B-14 Mode Switch Settings and Option Installations Reinst alling the Safety Cover To  install  the  safety  cover ,  refer  to  Figure B ‐ 10  and  proceed  as  follows: 1. Locate  the  seven  screw s  saved  in  the  procedure  “ Removi ng  the  Saf[...]

  • Page 89

    Gaining Access to Memory Modules DFE-Platinum Series Hardware Installation Gu ide B-15 Figure B-10 Installing the Saf ety Cover 1 Safety cover 2 Screws (7) 3 S tandoff (7)[...]

  • Page 90

    Gaining Access to Memory Modules B-16 Mode Switch Settings and Option Installations[...]

  • Page 91

    DFE-Platinum Series Hardware Installation Guide C -1 C About PoE (Power over Ethernet) This  appendix  provides  an  overview  of  Pow e r  ov er  Ethernet  T echnology  and  how  it  is  implemented  in  relation  to  the  7G4285 ‐ 49  and  7G4205 ‐ 72  DFE  modules. Overview[...]

  • Page 92

    Overview C-2 About PoE (Power over Ethernet) Propriet ary PD Detection The  7G4285 ‐ 49  and  7G4205 ‐ 72  support  a  subs et  of  the  currently  deploy ed  proprietary  Po E  methods.  This  includes  support  for  Cisco  PDs,  including  a  proprietary  capacitor  based[...]

  • Page 93

    Overview DFE-Platinum Series Hardware Installation Guide C -3 PoE Port St atus LEDs The  Po E  port  status  of  each  10/100/1000  Mbps  front ‐ panel  port  is  indicated  by  the  two ‐ color  RX  and  TX  LED  display  for  each  port.  To  observe  the  Po E  [...]

  • Page 94

    Overview C-4 About PoE (Power over Ethernet)[...]

  • Page 95

    Index-1 Index Numerics 100BASE-TX requirements 2-3 10BASE-T connection 3-13 requirements 2-2 7G4205-72 introduction to 1-4 , 1-5 specifications for A-3 7G4285-49 introduction to 1-2 , 1-3 specifications for A-2 C Cable connections 7G4205-72 3-13 7G4285-49 3-13 UTP 3-13 Cable specifications 100BASE-TX network 2-3 10BASE-T network 2-2 CLI command int[...]

  • Page 96

    Index-2 Module coverplate removal of B-7 Module features 1-2 , 1-4 N NEM B-12 installing 1-6 Network connecting to 3-12 Network Expansion Module 1-6 Network expansion module installation of B-12 Network Requirements list of 2-1 O Offline/reset switch use of 4-1 1 Optional n etwork expansion module installation of 3-3 P Pinout assignments console po[...]