Enterasys Matrix 7H4382-25, Hardware Installation Manual

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Network Expansion Module (NEM) Option
1-4 Introduction
Network Expansion Module (NEM) Option
The 7H4382 ‐ 25 option slot provides access to an installed Network Expansion Module
(NEM). Refer to the Enterasys Networks web site for a current listing of the available
NEMs. Specific installation instructions are shipped with each NEM.
Connectivity
Depending on how the 7H4382 ‐ 25 is configured, it can support up to:
• 24, 10BASE ‐ T/100BASE ‐ TX switched ports connected through 24 fixed front panel
connectors, or
• 24, 10BASE ‐ T/100BASE ‐ TX switched ports and an optional network expansion
module.
Management
Management of the module can be either in ‐ band or out ‐ of ‐ band. In ‐ band remote
management is possible using Telnet, Enterasys Networks’ NetSight
®
management
application, or WebView™ application. Out ‐ of ‐ band management is provided through
the RJ45 COM (Communication) port on the front panel using a VT100 terminal or a
VT100 terminal emulator.
Switch Configuration Using WebView
Enterasys Networks’ HTTP ‐ based Web management application (WebView) is an
intuitive web tool for simple management tasks.
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 the module, refer to the Enterasys
Matrix DFE ‐ Platinum Series Configuration Guide .