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Enterasys Matrix DFE-Gold Series Modules Hardware Installation Guide 1-1
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Introduction
This chapter provides an overview of the DFE ‐ Gold module capabilities, and introduces
the 4H4282 ‐ 49, 4H4283 ‐ 49, 4H4203 ‐ 72, 4H4202 ‐ 72, and 4H4284 ‐ 49 DFE ‐ Gold modules.
Overview of DFE-Gold Series Capabilities
The Gold Distributed Forwarding Engine (DFE) is Enterasys Networks’ next generation of
enterprise modules for the Matrix N ‐ Series and Matrix E7 switches. These DFE modules
deliver high performance and flexibility to ensure comprehensive switching, routing,
Quality of Service, security, and traffic containment. Key features include:
• Superior performance and capacity to support more high ‐ bandwidth and latency
sensitive applications
• 10/100/1000 Base ‐ TX and 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
• Integrated Services Design that reduces the number/type of modules required,
simplifies network design, and lowers entry cost
• Port ‐ and User ‐ Based Policy and Multilayer Packet Classification that provides
granular control and security for business ‐ critical applications
• High ‐ availability services with stateful failover for services and management
• Self ‐ learning configuration modules with increased reliability and fault tolerance that
reduces configuration time and maximizes uptime
• Network ‐ wide configuration, change, and inventory management that is easier to
install, troubleshoot, and maintain
• Reduced support and maintenance costs, and decreased configuration time
Important Notice
Depending on the firmware version used in the DFE-Gold module, some features described in this
document may not be supported. Refer to the Release Notes shipped with the DFE-Gold module to
determine which features are supported.