The IBM® 1x8 Rack Console Switch is designed to provide exceptional scalability and flexibility in managing data center environments. It provides server administrators the power to centrally manage multiple servers using simple keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) commands.
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8 port analog switch managed by single local user |
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Manages USB or PS/2 devices |
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Utilizes CAT5 cabling with industry standard RJ45 connectors for secure, quick connections |
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Supports local USB or PS/2 |
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Seamless Cascading of multiple switches via CAT 5 |
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Supports Chaining up to 128 Systems with KCO or UCO cables |
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Intuitive graphical user interface and multi-platform support |
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Password protection for access control within the rack environment |
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The IBM® 2x16 Rack Console Switch is designed to provide exceptional scalability and flexibility in managing data center environments. It provides server administrators the power to centrally manage multiple servers using simple keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) commands.
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16 port analog switch |
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Up to Two simultaneous local users |
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Manages USB or PS/2 devices |
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Utilizes CAT5 cabling with industry standard RJ45 connectors for secure, quick connections |
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Supports local USB or PS/2 |
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Seamless Cascading of multiple switches via CAT 5 |
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Supports Chaining up to 256 systems with KCO or UCO cable options |
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Intuitive graphical user interface and multi-platform support |
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Password protection for access control within the rack environment |
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The IBM® Local 2x8 Console Manager (LCM2) appliance integrates analog keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) switching technology with advanced cable management and access for two local simultaneous users. on-screen management through the OSCAR® for IBM graphical user interface provides easy system configuration and target device selection. The LCM2 appliance has USB and PS/2® ports on the rear panel that support all major target device platforms.
The LCM2 uses the same CO cables as the GCM. The CO cables enable direct KVM connectivity to target devices that are attached to the appliance. Each LCM2 appliance has eight analog rack interface (ARI) ports for connecting CO cables. The CO cables that work with the LCM2 appliance support target devices with PS/2 and USB ports. when using the OSCAR interface in conjunction with CO cables, you can easily switch between platforms.
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8 port analog switch |
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Up to Two simultaneous local users |
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Manages USB or PS/2 devices |
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Utilizes CAT 5 cabling |
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Supports local USB or PS/2 |
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Seamless Cascading of multiple switches via CAT 5 |
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Supports Chaining up to 128 systems with KCO or UCO cable options |
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Supports Virtual Media Conversion Option (VCO) |
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The IBM® Global 2 x 16 Console Managers (GCM2) appliances integrate digital and analog keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) switching technology with advanced cable management, access for three (2 remote, 1 local) simultaneous users, and an intuitive graphical user interface. The appliances have USB and PS/2® ports on the rear panel that support all major target device platforms.
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16 port digital switch |
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Manages attached devices via network connection (2 concurrent users) |
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Support for Gigabit Ethernet |
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Connect of up to 2048 servers through chaining KCO or UCO cable options |
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Seamless cascading of multiple switches via single CAT5 |
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Increased security and access control via LDAP integration |
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IBM Virtual Console Software (VCS) to download/upgrade software |
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Hardware support for Virtual Media Conversion Option (VCO) |
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These intelligent CO cables with Cat5 design dramatically reduce cable clutter while providing optimal digital display resolution and video settings. The built-in memory of the CO cable simplifies configuration by assigning and retaining unique target device identification codes for each attached target device. This integrated intelligence enhances security and prevents unauthorized access to a target device through cable manipulation. The CO cable is turned on directly from the target device and provides Keep Alive functionality when the appliance is not turned on. The COcables enable local and remote KVM connectivity to target devices that are attached to the appliance. Each appliance has ARI ports for connecting CO cables.
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Allows for chaining of switches using CAT5 cabling with industry standard RJ45 connectors |
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Available in PS/2 (KCO) or USB (UCO) |
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Built in memory to retain server names and port numbers for attached servers |
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Virtual Media allows a server to access storage media such as CD-ROMs, flash memory, and external drives anywhere on the network - just as if they were directly attached to that server's USB port. This allows technicians to quickly and easily move and copy data between the storage media and the computer. They can install application and OS patches, download files, and perform diagnostic testing on multiple servers without ever physically entering the data center or leaving their desks.
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Allows media devices to be attached to supported appliances and made available to any target server that is connected to that appliance |
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Virtual media is supported on the IBM Local 2x8 Console Manager (LCM2), Global 2x16 Console Manager (GCM2), and Global 4x16 Console Manager (GCM4) appliances |
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Dependant on the host appliance, local or remote virtual media capability available |
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The IBM 3-meter Console Switch Cables (PS/2 and USB) are unique benefits of the console switch. By using CAT5 cabling, the switch cable reduces cable clutter, while providing optimal resolution and video settings. The built-in memory of the switch cable simplifies configuration by assigning and retaining unique server names and port numbers for each attached server. The switch cable is powered directly from the server and provides Keep Alive functionality even if the console switch is not turned on. Keep Alive functionality enables the server to operate properly with or without connectivity to the console switch. The switch cable enables direct KVM connectivity to servers attached to the console switch. The 1x8 console switch has 8 Analog Rack Interface (ARI) ports and the 2x16 console switch has 16 ARI ports for connecting switch cables. Using a PS/2 switch cable you can attach additional switches to expand the console switch system. This flexibility enables you to add capacity as the data center grows.
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PS/2 or USB Options Available |
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3M in length |
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Reduces clutter by leveraging CAT5 cabling |
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Built in memory to retain server names and port numbers for attached servers |
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