Acme Packet recommends using fully shielded CAT5e or CAT6 Ethernet cables for
Network Interface Unit (NIU) media and management Ethernet connections to protect
the Acme Packet 6300/6350 System from potential damage.
You can install and remove Ethernet and 10GbE optical cables while the Acme Packet
6300/6350 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.
Note:
The intra-building ports of the equipment are suitable for connection to intra-
building or unexposed wiring or cabling only. The intra-building ports of the
equipment must not be metallically connected to interfaces that connect to
the Outside Plant (OSP) or its wiring. These interfaces are designed for
use as intra-building interfaces only (Type 2 or Type 4 ports, as described
in GR-1089–CORE, Issue 6) and requires isolation from the exposed OSP
cabling. The addition of primary protectors is not sufficient protection to
connect these interfaces metallically to OSP wiring.
Intra-building ports include Media and Signaling Network Interfaces, Network
Management Ports, Alarm Ports, and Console Port.
Console Port
The Acme Packet 6300/6350 has one console port in the rear left side of the chassis.
The Acme Packet 6300/6350 ships with a console adapter, which allows you to
connect a standard DB-9 serial port to the RJ45 console port.
Console Port
Chassis Console Cabling Procedure
This section explains how to create a serial connection to the Acme Packet 6300/6350
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 it to the Acme Packet
6300/6350.
Chapter 4
Cabling the Acme Packet 6300/6350 System
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