Acme Packet Net-Net 6300, Hardware Installation Manual

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SYSTEM INSTALLATION
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Cabling the Net-Net 6300 System
After mounting the Net-Net 6300 in an equipment rack and installing all
components into the chassis, connect all appropriate data cables to the ports before
powering the system up and configuring it.
We recommend using fully shielded CAT5e or CAT6 Ethernet cables for NIU media
and management Ethernet connections to protect the Net-Net 6300 System from
potential damage.
You can install and remove Ethernet and GigE optical cables while the Net-Net 6300
System is operational. Not every port needs to be utilized for proper operation.
However, when a cable is disconnected and the link is lost, an alarm is generated.
Console Port
The Net-Net 6300 has one console port in the rear left side of the chassis. The Net-
Net 6300 ships with a console adapter, which allows you to connect a standard DB-
9 serial port to the Net-Net 6300 RJ45 console port.
Chassis Console
Cabling Procedure This section explains how to create a serial connection to the Net-Net 6300 console
port. Use the rear left side of the chassis console port for permanent connections to
a terminal server or other serial device.
To connect a console cable to the rear left side of the chassis console port:
1. Locate a shielded CAT5e or CAT6 console cable to connect to the Net-Net 6300.
2. Remove the rubber dust cap from the Chassis console port if present.