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About This Guide
Welcome to the Enterasys Networks
™
Matrix N7 7C107 Chassis Installation Guide. This guide 
lists the features and options of the Matrix
™
N7 7C107 chassis and explains how to remove and 
reinstall its fan tray, install the cable management bar, and power supplies.
USING THIS GUIDE
Read through this guide completely to familiarize yourself with its contents and to gain an 
understanding of the features and capabilities of the Matrix N7 7C107 chassis. A general working 
knowledge of data communications networks is helpful when setting up the Matrix N7 7C107 
chassis.
STRUCTURE OF THIS GUIDE
This guide is organized as follows:
This preface provides preliminary information to help you use this guide and a brief summary of 
each chapter. It also discusses the Matrix N7 Series manual set and defines conventions used 
throughout this document.
Chapter 1, Introduction, describes the features and capabilities of the Matrix N7 chassis, and how 
to get help.
Chapter 2, Installation Requirements and Guidelines, lists the installation site requirements that 
must be met before installing the Matrix N7 chassis in a cabinet or rack. This chapter also includes 
configuration guidelines, and operating specifications for the Matrix N7 enclosure and power 
supply modules.
Chapter 3, Matrix N7 Chassis Setup, contains instructions for a standalone or rackmount 
installation of the Matrix N7 chassis. It also provides instructions for installing the cable 
management bar, installing the power supply modules, removing and reinstalling the fan tray, and 
powering up the Matrix N7 chassis.
Appendix A, Specifications and Regulatory Compliance, lists environmental and operating 
specifications for the Matrix N7 chassis and power supply modules.
NOTE: In this guide, the Matrix N7 7C107 chassis is also referred to as the Matrix N7 
chassis.