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Acme Packet 6100 Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide 53
2. Insert the RJ45 connector on the end of the alarm port cable into the alarm
port labeled Alarm. The release tab on the RJ45 jack clicks into place when
you insert it properly.
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Figure 4 - 79. Alarm Contact Cable Connected to Alarm Port
3. Lead the alarm cable neatly away from the rear panel toward any alarm
monitoring equipment.
Management
Network Ports
Standard shielded CAT5e or CAT6 (or higher) Ethernet cables with RJ45 jacks
are used for connecting the Acme Packet 6100 management Ethernet ports to
your network. These ports support 10/100/1000 Mbps speeds.
Note: Keep Ethernet cables separated from power cables by at
le
ast 60mm where possible and never run them in the same
channel of a trunking system without segregation.
Cabling Procedure To connect Ethernet cables to
the rear panel Ethernet ports:
1. Locate the Ethernet cables you plan to connect
to the Acme Packet 6100.
2. Insert the RJ45 connector on the end of the Ethernet cable into one of the
NI
U management Ethernet ports. These ports are labeled Mgmt0, Mgmt1,
and Mgmt2. The release tab on the RJ45 jack will click into place when you
insert it properly.
3. Route the cable away from the Acme Packet 6100
. Make sure that the
Ethernet cables are not stretched tightly or subject to extreme stress.
4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for each ad
ditional management Ethernet cable
you will connect to your Acme Packet 6100.
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Figure 4 - 80. Ethernet Cables Connected to Management Ports
Media and
Signaling Network
Interfaces
This section explains how to cable the NIU for media and signaling. The NIU
is available with either 10GbE copper or optical SFP Ethernet connectors.
Note: Perform all cabling procedures according to the established
st
andards for your organization.