4
Startup
This chapter describes the Acme Packet 1100 startup; this includes the following tasks:
•
Powering on the Acme Packet 1100
•
Creating the first console connection to the Acme Packet 1100
•
Logging in to the Acme Packet 1100
You can perform these actions in any order. However, if your console connection is configured
first, you can observe the booting processes as your Acme Packet 1100 goes online.
Creating a Console Connection
This section explains how to create a console connection.
Prerequisites
In order to create a console connection to the Acme Packet 1100 you need to configure the
terminal hardware and software appropriately. Ensure that your terminal is configured with the
settings presented in the following table.
Table 4-1 Serial Connection Settings
Serial Connection Parameter
Setting
Baud Rate
115,200 bps
Date Bits
8
Parity
No
Stop Bit
1
Flow Control
None
Note:
Your terminal application and serial port MUST be capable of operating at 115.2 Kbps
for creating a console session.
Creating a Console Connection
To create a console connection:
1.
Set the terminal application’s parameters to match the Acme Packet 1100 default
parameters listed in the table above.
2.
You must connect to the SER MGT console port on initial booting of the Acme Packet
1100
.
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