System Reset

Resetting the Acme Packet 1100 via the reset button on the rear of the chassis performs a cold reboot. This is the equivalent to disconnecting the power from the system and then reconnecting it. There is no orderly termination of tasks, and the system shuts down abruptly. You should only perform a reset of the Acme Packet 1100 in this way when it becomes unstable and there is no other possible means of gaining administrative control.

Note:

Always try to first reboot the Acme Packet 1100 from the ACLI before performing a cold reset. Only reset the system as a last resort.

To reset the Acme Packet 1100:

1. Insert a rigid paperclip-sized tool into the small hole on the rear of the chassis as indicated in the following graphic. The system immediately resets and begins its initialization and boot sequence.

   Figure 5-1 Reset Button