Introduction
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Introduction
This chapter introduces the 6G302-06 and 6G306-06 Gigabit Ethernet modules. Unless otherwise
noted, the information in this document applies to both modules.
6G302-06
The 6G302-06 module (
Figure 1-1
, View A) features six 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet ports with
RJ45 connectors. The RJ45 front panel ports only support full-duplex mode of operation.
6G306-06
The 6G306-06 module (
Figure 1-1
, View B) features six Gigabit Ethernet ports. The module
features six active switched Gigabit Ethernet ports, using hot-swappable GPIMs, to connect to the
network. The fixed front panel ports only support full-duplex mode of operation.
6G302-06 and 6G306-06
The modules support IEEE 802.1D switching (bridging) in the Matrix E7 chassis, and is
backwards compatible with the 6C105 SmartSwitch 6000 chassis.
The module ports can be configured to control traffic in several ways, including prioritizing traffic
flow according to protocol type. The modules can also be configured to establish Virtual Local
Area Networks (VLANs) and control the flow of frames associated with each VLAN according to
priority and Ether type. Detailed information about VLANs is provided in the local management
user’s guide.
The modules receive power and backplane connectivity when inserted into an Enterasys Networks’
6C107 Matrix E7 chassis or 6C105 SmartSwitch 6000 chassis.
Important Notice
Depending on the firmware version used in the 6G302-06 and 6G306-06, some features described
in this document may not be supported. Refer to the Release Notes shipped with your module to
determine which features are supported.