1. Administrator's Guide
  2. Applicable Platforms
  3. Cabling the Netra Server X3-2 for Acme Packet
  4. Cable the Media and Signaling Network Interfaces

Cable the Media and Signaling Network Interfaces

The following procedure explains how to cable the media and signaling ports. These ports accept copper GigE connectors.

Regardless of configuration, media ports support 10/100/1000BASE-T only. Do not attempt to connect 10GBASE-T equipment to the signaling and media ports.

Note:

Perform all cabling procedures according to the established standards for your organization.

Prerequisites:

  • Category 6 (or better) Ethernet cables with RJ-45 jacks
  1. Locate the Ethernet cables you plan to connect to the media and signaling ports of the Netra Server X3-2 for Acme Packet.
  2. Insert the RJ-45 connector on the end of the Ethernet cable into one of the 1000BASE-T copper media and signaling ports. The available signaling and media ports depend on the chosen configuration:
    • For configurations with no Quad GigE NICs, two onboard Ethernet ports are available for use as signaling and media ports as shown in the following illustration.
      This illustration shows the locations of the signaling and media Ethernet ports on the back panel of the Netra X3-2 for Acme Packet with no quad GigE NICs.

      Supported Signaling and Media Ports (4 10 GigE Ports)

    • For configurations with four onboard 10 GigE ports and one Quad GigE NIC, the signaling and media ports include s1p1, s0p1, s1p0, and s0p0 as shown in the following illustration. The release tab on the RJ-45 jack clicks into place when you insert it properly.
      This illustration shows the locations of the signaling and media Ethernet ports on the back panel of the Netra X3-2 for Acme Packet with four 10 GigE ports and one quad GigE NIC.

      Supported Signaling andMedia Ports (4 OB 10 GigE Ports & 1 Quad GigE NIC)

    • For configurations with four onboard 10 GigE ports and two Quad GigE NICs, the signaling and media ports include s1p1, s0p1, s1p0, s0p0, s1p3, s0p3, s1p2 and s0p2 as shown in the following illustration. The release tab on the RJ-45 jack clicks into place when you insert it properly.
      This illustration shows the locations of the signaling and media Ethernet ports on the back panel of the Netra X3-2 for Acme Packet with four 10 GigE ports and two quad GigE NICs.

      Supported Signaling and Media Ports (4 OB 10 GigE Ports & 2 Quad GigE NICs)

  3. Route the cable away from the Netra Server X3-2 for Acme Packet. Make sure that the Ethernet cables are not stretched tightly or subjected to extreme stress.
  4. Repeat Steps 1 through 2 for each additional Ethernet cable you connect to the Netra Server X3-2 for Acme Packet.