Once the network management interface is configured, it should be reserved for the
following uses:
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Maintenance activities
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Application log retrieval
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Software upgrades
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System configuration
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SSH, SNMP and SFTP connections
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RADIUS CDR transmission
Oracle recommends that you use shielded CAT5e or CAT6 Ethernet cables with RJ45
plugs for connecting to the rear-panel Acme Packet 3900 Ethernet interfaces. These
Ethernet interfaces have a distance limitation of 328 feet (100 m), as defined by the
FAST Ethernet standard, IEEE 802.3.
USB3 Ports
The two USB3 ports, located on the Acme Packet 3900 rear panel, are reserved for
software-enabled applications, such as software updates.
Signaling and Media Interfaces
The signaling and media interfaces provide network connectivity for signaling and
media traffic. The Acme Packet 3900 has 4 SFP ports (P0-P3) which operate at 1
Gbps. Any port may be used.
The optical 1GbE ports can accept an LC fiber connector using either single
mode or multimode cable. These signaling ports require a transceiver to be
installed which can be of three types: Single Mode, Multi Mode, and Copper.
Media Cables
This section describes the media signaling interface, fiber optic and copper cables
used on the Acme Packet 3900 network interfaces. Each transceiver type — multi
Chapter 2
Media Cables
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