Acme Packet Net-Net 6300, Hardware Installation Manual

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SYSTEM INSTALLATION
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as the boot/maintenance interface. This leaves Mgmt1 and Mgmt2 available for
sharing HA information.
Management network ports feature automatic crossover negotiation so that a
crossover cable is not necessary for HA cabling.
To cable Net-Net 6300 in an HA configuration using single rear interface
support:
1. Insert one end of an Ethernet cable into either mgmt1 or mgmt2 on the rear
panel of the Net-Net SBC1. The release tab on the RJ45 jack clicks into place
when you insert it properly
2. Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into the corresponding mgmt interface
on the rear panel of the Net-Net SBC2. The release tab on the RJ45 jack clicks
into place when you insert it properly. If you use mgmt1 on Net-Net SBC2, then
you will connect it to mgmt1 on Net-Net SBC2.
3. Refer to the configuration procedures located in the HA Nodes chapter of the
Net-Net Configuration Guide .
To cable Net-Net 6300 in an HA configuration using dual rear interface
support:
1. Insert one end of an Ethernet cable into mgmt1 on the rear panel of Net-Net
SBC1. The release tab on the RJ45 jack clicks into place when you insert it
properly.
2. Insert the other end of the cable into the mgmt1 port on the rear panel of Net-
Net SBC2. The release tab on the RJ45 jack clicks into place when you insert it
properly.
3. Insert one end of a second Ethernet cable into mgmt2 on the rear panel of Net-
Net SBC1. The release tab on the RJ45 jack clicks into place when you insert it
properly.