System Processor
Processor Module (CPU)
The Acme Packet 4600 processor module (CPU) is located on the main board of the
Acme Packet 4600. This processor module handles both the management and signal
processing within the system. The CPU interacts with the Network Processor (NP) to
perform call and media control.
System Control Panels
This section describes the front and rear control panels of the Acme Packet 4600.
Front Control Panel
The Acme Packet 4600 front control panel provides easy access to several system
components. You can access the graphic display, navigation buttons, reset button,
alarm LED, alarm silence button, console port, and USB port. The following is a close
up of the front control panel.
Reset Pushbutton
Pressing the front panel reset pushbutton will perform a hard reset of the Acme Packet
4600, immediately rebooting the Acme Packet 4600. After the reset button is released,
the Acme Packet 4600 begins its boot sequence and loads the configured software
file.
The Acme Packet 4600 reset pushbutton button is recessed and can only be pressed
by inserting a thin wire (such as a paper clip) through the reset button channel.
Accidentally pressing the reset button can result in the loss of software data or your
configuration.
Alarm LED
The alarm LED on the front control panel indicates when alarms are active on the
Acme Packet 4600. The LED can be in any of thee states that each indicate the
severity of the alarms:
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Unlit — indicates the system is fully functional without any faults.
Chapter 2
System Processor
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