The alarm port uses a standard RJ45 connector.
Alarm Levels
There are three alarm types that each indicate various severity levels.
Alarm Type
Minor
Major
Critical
Alarm Port Pin-out
The alarm port has pins for ground as well as each alarm level (minor, major and
critical).
Pin Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
USB Port
The USB port, located on the Acme Packet 4600 front panel, is reserved for software-
enabled applications.
Network Interface Unit
Description
Functionality has been impaired to a small
degree (e.g., a single fan has failed)
Pending failures or unexpected events (e.g., a
loss of signal)
Catastrophic condition has occurred (e.g., the
system is overheating)
Signal Name/Description
Minor Alarm (Pin 1)
Minor Alarm (Pin 2)
Major Alarm (Pin 1)
Major Alarm (Pin 2)
Critical Alarm (Pin 1)
Critical Alarm (Pin 2)
Ground
Ground
Chapter 2
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