1. Administrator's Guide
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  3. Cabling the Netra Server X3-2 for Acme Packet

Cabling the Netra Server X3-2 for Acme Packet

After you mount the Netra Server X3-2 for Acme Packet in an equipment rack and install all components into it, connect all appropriate data cables to the ports before powering the system up and performing the configuration.

Oracle supports the following configurations of the Netra Server X3-2 for Acme Packet (the onboard 10 GigE ports are configured for 1G operation):

  • Configuration A: Four onboard 10 GigE ports and no Quad GigE NIC
  • Configuration B: Four onboard 10 GigE ports and 1 Quad GigE NIC
  • Configuration C: Four onboard 10 GigE ports and 2 Quad GigE NICs
This illustration shows configuration A with four onboard 10 GigE ports and no Quad GigE NIC.

Netra Server X3-2 for Acme Packet Configuration A (4 Onboard 10 GigE Ports)

This illustration shows configuration B: Four onboard 10 GigE ports and 1 Quad GigE NIC .

Netra Server X3-2 for Acme Packet Configuration B (4 Onboard 10 GigE Ports & 1 Quad GigE NIC)

This illustration shows configuration C: Four onboard 10 GigE ports and 2 Quad GigE NICs.

Netra Server X3-2 for Acme Packet Configuration C (4 Onboard 10 GigE Ports & 2 Quad GigE NICs)

Oracle recommends using Category 6 (or better) for all Ethernet connections.

  • You can install and remove Ethernet and 1000BASE-T cables while the Netra Server X3-2 for Acme Packet is operational.
  • The system does not require the use of every port for proper operation.
  • When a cable gets disconnected and the link is lost, the system generates an alarm.

Available Connections

Please read all of the information for each of the available connections prior to cabling the Netra X5-2 for Communications.

Port Description You Need
NET (0-3) 10 GigE ports - labeled Net 3, Net 2, Net 1 and Net 0 (left to right). Enables you to connect the Netra X5-2 to your network. A Category 6 (or better) Ethernet cable to connect to the NET 0 port to your network

Network parameters such as an IP address (can be provided by DHCP services or assigned a static address in the OS)

Additional Category 6 (or better) Ethernet cables and Ethernet addresses as needed for additional connections to NET 1 - 3

NET MGT Provides a 10/100BASE-T Ethernet connection to the Service Processor (SP) through an RJ-45 connector. The NET MGT port provides support connections to the SP using the Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) CLI and Web interface. By default, the NET MGT port is configured to use DHCP to automatically obtain an IP address. Alternatively, you can assign a static IP address to the NET MGT port. To use the NET MGT port, you must configure its network settings. Once configured, use the NET MGT port IP address to log on to the device using a browser or secure shell. Category 6 (or better) Ethernet cable to connect the NET MGT port to your network

IP address for this port (required from DHCP or a static address)

SER MGT (COM1) Provides a TIA/EIA-232 serial Oracle/Cisco standard connection to the SP through an RJ-45 connector. Default settings:

8N1: eight data bits, no parity, one stop bit

115200 baud

Disable hardware flow control (CTS/RTS)

Disable software flow control (XON/XOFF)

A terminal device (e.g., terminal, connection to a terminal server, or computer such as a laptop running terminal emulation software)

A cable to connect the terminal device to the SER MGT (COM1) port

USB Provides USB connections to the SP. The USB ports are hot pluggable, so you can connect and disconnect USB cables from these ports and peripheral devices without affecting server operations. USB keyboard

USB mouse

Note: Maximum USB cable length: 5 meters

VIDEO Provides a temporary video connection to the SP. VGA monitor

HDB-15 video cable with a maximum cable length of 6 meters (19.7 feet)

Cable the Local Console

The following procedure explains how to make a physical connection to the Netra Server X3-2 for Acme Packet console.

You can connect the Administration console to either the ILOM (NET MGT), the local VGA+USB console ports, or the local SER MGT (COM1) serial console port. When configuring boot loader parameters, set the console to VGA if you use ILOM or to VGA+USB or COM1 if you use SER MGT. The boot loader is accessible on all console ports, but the Netra Server X3-2 for Acme Packet only recognizes input from the active console port.

Caution:

Do not configure COM2 in the bootparams menu.
  • To cable a serial console connection:
    • Serial console cable with an RJ-45 connector
  • To cable a USB and Video Connection:
    • DB-15 video cable with a maximum cable length of 6 meters (19.7 feet)
    • USB cable with a maximum cable length of 6 meters (19.7 feet)
    • USB keyboard

      In the following procedure, you have the option to either cable a serial connection or to cable a USB/Video connection.

  1. Locate the appropriate cables to connect to the Netra Server X3-2 for Acme Packet.
  2. To cable a serial connection, insert the serial console cable into the SER MGT (COM1) port. This illustration shows the USB, Video, and Serial Management ports on the back panel of the Netra Server X3-2 for Acme Packet.

    Connecting to USB, VGA and SER MGT (COM1) Ports

    Note:

    Refer to the Netra Server X3-2 hardware documentation for information on how to configure your terminal application to connect to the console, and how to establish communications with the Netra Server X3-2 for Acme Packet.
  3. To cable a USB Video connection:
    1. Insert the 15-pin connector on the end of the video cable into the Video port.
    2. Insert the USB cable from the mouse and keyboard into the USB ports.
  4. Lead the cables away from the rear panel and connect the cables to their respective destination components.

Cable ILOM

The following procedure explains how to make a connection to the Netra Server X3-2 for Acme Packet Integrated Lights Out Management (ILOM)port. For a remote permanent connection to the SP over the ILOM connection, use the rear panel NET MGT port.

Refer to the Netra Server X3-2 for Acme Packet hardware documentation for information on how to configure your Web browser application to connect to the console, and how to establish communications with the Netra Server X3-2 for Acme Packet.

Caution:

Keep Ethernet cables separated from power cables by at least 60mm where possible and never run them in the same channel of the rack without segregation.

Prerequisites:

  • Category 6 (or better) Ethernet cable with RJ-45 jacks
  1. Locate the cable to connect to the Netra Server X3-2 for Acme Packet.
  2. Plug the RJ-45 connector into the ILOM port. This illustration shows the location of the ILOM port on the back panel of the Netra Server X3-2 for Acme Packet.
  3. Lead the cable away from the rear panel, and connect the other end of the cable to the LAN.

Cable the Network Management Ports

The following procedure describes how to connect cables to the network management ports. These ports support 10/100/1G/10G Mbps speeds.

Caution:

Keep Ethernet cables separated from power cables by at least 60mm where possible and never run them in the same channel of the rack without segregation.

Prerequisites:

  • Category 6 (or better) Ethernet cable with RJ-45 jacks
  1. Locate the Ethernet cables you plan to connect to the Netra Server X3-2 for Acme Packet.
  2. Insert the RJ-45 connector on the end of the Ethernet cable into the NET0 Ethernet port (wancom0). The release tab on the RJ-45 jack clicks into place when you insert it properly.

    Note:

    The wancom0 and wancom1 ports are common to all supported Netra Server X3-2 for Acme Packet configurations. The wancom2 port is not used on the Oracle ECB.
    This illustration shows the location of the wancom ports on the back panel of the Netra X3-2 for Acme Packet.

    Network Management Ports

  3. Route the cable away from the Netra Server X3-2 for Acme Packet, ensuring that the Ethernet cables are not stretched tightly or subjected to extreme stress.

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.