Enterasys Matrix 7H4385-49, Hardware Installation Manual

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DFE-Platinum Series Hardware Installation Guide xv
About This Guide
This guide provides an overview, installation and troubleshooting instructions, and
specifications for the Enterasys Matrix™ 7H4385 ‐ 49 DFE ‐ Platinum PoE module.
For information about the CLI (Command Line Interface) set of commands used to
configure and manage the Platinum DFE modules, refer to the Enterasys Matrix
DFE ‐ Platinum Series Configuration Guide .
Who Should Use This Guide
This guide is intended for a network administrator responsible for installing and setting
up the DFE ‐ Platinum PoE module.
Note: In this guide, the following terms are used:
• DFE refers to Distributed Forwarding Engine series of modules.
• DFE module or module refers to the 7H4385-49, unless otherwise noted.
• Network expansion module (NEM) refers to an optional uplink card installed on the
main logic board and accessible through the option slot of the 7H4385-49.
• PoE refers to Power over Ethernet.
• PD refers to Powered Device, which is a device that is PoE compliant to operate using
48 Vdc received through the Ethernet data cabling.
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.
Electrical Hazard: Only qualified personnel should perform installation procedures.
Riesgo Electrico: Solamente personal calificado debe realizar procedimientos de
instalacion.
Elektrischer Gefahrenhinweis: Installationen sollten nur durch ausgebildetes und
qualifiziertes Personal vorgenommen werden.