Acme Packet Net-Net 6300, Hardware Installation Manual

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16 Net-Net 6300 Hardware Installation Guide Version 1.0
COMPONENT OVERVIEW
USB
The USB port is reserved for software-enabled applications. The USB port is located
in the rear left side of the chassis. The USB port is for Acme Packet use only and is
not to be used by customer.
Console
The console port provides access to the Net-Net 6300 over an RS-232C serial
connection.
Console Port
The console port on the NIU provides console access to the Net-Net 6300 over an
RS-232C serial connection. The console port is useful for customers who want
permanent console access to the Net-Net 6300.
Console port communication is used for administration and maintenance purposes
from a central office (CO) location. Tasks conducted over a console port include:
• Creating the initial connection to the Net-Net 6300
•
Accessing and using all functionality available via the ACLI
• Performing in-lab system maintenance
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The Console port is located in the rear left side of the chassis
Console Port Pin-out Net-Net 6300 System console port is accessed through the RJ45 jack in the rear of
the system. Because the Net-Net 6300 does not employ any type of flow control on
its RS-232 ports, only the RX, TX, and GND pins are used. The following table
identifies the pin assignments and signal names/descriptions for the console
connector.
Console Adapter A standard RJ45 to DB-9 serial console adapter is shipped with your Net-Net 6300.
This adapter converts from an Ethernet cable’s RJ45 plug to a standard DB-9 serial
port jack, found on a PC or laptop. Any standard Ethernet cable can be used between
the Net-Net 6300 and the console adapter.
Alarm Port
The alarm port on the NIU is a flexible interface that closes a circuit when a specific
alarm level becomes active on the Net-Net 6300. The Net-Net 6300 features an
Pin Number Signal Name/Description
3 Receive Data (RX)
4 Ground (GND)
6 Transmit Data (TX)