5
Startup
This chapter describes the Acme Packet 6300/6350 startup; this includes the following
tasks:
• Powering on the Acme Packet 6300/6350.
• Creating the first console connection to the Acme Packet 6300/6350.
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
6300/6350 goes online.
The last section of this chapter explains how to login to your system.
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 6300/6350 you need to
configure the terminal hardware and software appropriately. The following table lists
your terminal application’s serial configurations.
Table 5-1 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 6300/6350
default parameters listed in the table above.
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