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IBM 4x16 Global Console Manager
IBM 4x16 Global Console Manager
IBM 4x16 Global Console Manager

IBM 4x16 Global Console Manager

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Product Description

 

Overview - IBM Local 2x8, Global 2x16 and 4x16 Console Managers and Conversion Options

Features and specifications

Advanced Connectivity Technology (ACT) is an innovative alternative to KVM cabling allowing you to inexpensively cable, monitor, and manage your rack servers. The IBM Local 2x8, Global 2x16 and 4x16 Console Managers and Conversion Options provide the following features:

  • Thin, readily available, inexpensive CAT5 cabling
  • Support for xSeries servers with KVM ports
  • Solutions support:
    • Entry level: Up to 64 servers managed locally
    • Advanced level: Up to 256 servers managed locally and remotely
  • Installed outside the server - No adapter card required
  • Easy to implement and designed for rapid deployment
  • No PCI slot required
  • No need to open server to install or rerun wiring if server is taken off line
  • Management software powered by intuitive on screen displays (OSDs); make management and setup extremely easy

IBM Global Console Managers (GCM) Enhancements:

  • Addition of an On-Board Web Interface (OBWI)
  • Management and administration of all GCM Appliance features and functions
  • Virtual Media and LDAP support
  • Support for Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption
  • Vista support (Business Edition) for VCS
  • Fully integrated Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) support, removing need for a license key
  • Support for Virtual Media on USB 1.0 devices

Note: IBM Global Console Managers (GCM) Enhancements are for 17352GX Global 2x16 and 17354GX Global 4x16

Hardware compatibility

The IBM IBM Local 2x8, Global 2x16 and 4x16 Console Managers and Conversion Options can be mounted in one of the following rack cabinets:

System name

Machine type

IBM 42U S2 Rack

9307

NetBAY42 Enterprise Rack

9308

IBM 25U S2 Rack

9307

NetBAY11 Standard Rack

9306

Hardware features

Each system has specific hardware features, as listed in the following sections:

ACT Local 2 x 8 Console Manager
  • Eight CAT5 (ARI) ports
  • PS/2 and USB keyboard and mouse ports and VGA monitor port
    • Supports local management through two consoles
  • On/off switch
  • 12.5 watt voltage sensing power supply
  • 1U high. Can be:
  • Side panel-mounted
  • Placed behind an IBM IU 17-in Console Kit
  • Mounted in EIA space
  • Serial port for easy firmware updates
  • ACI port for tiering appliances with a CAT5 cable
  • Ethernet port for updating flash

ACT Global 2 x 16 Console Manager
  • 16 CAT5 (ARI) ports
  • PS/2 and USB keyboard and mouse ports and VGA monitor port - Supports local management through one console
  • LAN KVM port
    • Supports remote management to up to two consoles
  • On/off switch
  • 40 watt voltage sensing power supply
  • 1 U high. Can be:
  • Side panel-mounted
  • Mounted in EIA space
  • Serial port for easy firmware updates
  • Ethernet port for updating flash

ACT Global 4 x 16 Console Manager
  • 16 CAT5 (ARI) ports
  • PS/2 and USB keyboard and mouse ports and VGA monitor port
    • Supports local management through one console
  • LAN KVM port
  • Supports remote management to up to four consoles
  • On/off switch
  • 40 watt voltage sensing power supply
  • Side panel-mounted
  • Mounted in EIA space
  • 1 U high. Can be:
  • Serial port for easy firmware updates
  • Ethernet port for updating flash

Conversion options
  • Virtual Media Conversion Option (VCO)
    • 1.5m Virtual Media cable
    • USB keyboard and mouse connector and one VGA video connector on one end
    • Single connector for CAT5 cabling on the other end
  • USB Conversion Option (UCO)
  • 1.5 m USB cable
  • USB keyboard and mouse connector and one VGA video connector on one end
  • Two connectors for CAT5 chaining on the other end
  • 250mm KVM cable
  • PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors and one VGA video connector on one end
  • Two connectors for CAT5 chaining on the other end
  • 250mm KVM Conversion Option (KCO)
  • 1.5m KVM cable
  • PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors and one VGA video connector on one end
  • Two connectors for CAT5 chaining on the other end
  • 1.5m KCO Conversion Option (KCO)
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Software requirements

The IBM Local 2 x 8 Console Manager, IBM Global 2 x 16 Console Manager and IBM Global 4 x 16 Console Manager contain management software to manage and monitor attached servers.

The IBM Local 2 x 8 Console Manager contains OSCAR for IBM that is operating system-independent. It is used for local management of xSeries servers attached to it.

The IBM Global 2 x 16 Console Manager and IBM Global 4 x 16 Console Manager contain OSCAR for IBM for applications used for local management of xSeries servers attached to them. In addition, these options contain Virtual Console Manager software used for remote management of xSeries servers from up to four clients attached through the LAN I/P port to them. This software is operating system-independent for viewing xSeries servers. It is installed on a client with one of the following supported operating systems:

  • Windows 2000 Workstation and Server
  • Windows XP Professional
  • Windows Server 2003
  • Red Hat Linux 8 and 9
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 2.1 and 3.0
  • SUSE LINUX 8.x and 9.1
  • SUSE Enterprise LINUX 7, 8 and 9

 

Packaging

The IBM Local 2 x 8, Global 2 x 16 and Global 4 x 16 Console are shipped as a single package. The ship groups for each system are listed below.

IBM Local 2 x 8 Console Manager ship group
  • 8-port switch assembly
  • CAT5 terminators (two 4-packs)
  • Mounting hardware for EIA space or rack side pockets
  • 1 U filler panel
  • C13 rack jumper cord
  • Serial cable
  • Installation publications and warranty

IBM Global 2 x 16 Console Manager ship group
  • 16-port switch assembly
  • CAT5 terminators (four 4-packs)
  • Mounting hardware for EIA space or rack side pockets
  • 1 U filler panel
  • Virtual Console Software CD
  • C13 rack jumper cord
  • Serial cable
  • Installation publications and warranty

IBM Global 4 x 16 Console Manager ship group
  • 16-port switch assembly
  • CAT5 terminators (four 4-packs)
  • Mounting hardware for EIA space or rack side pockets
  • 1 U filler panel
  • Virtual Console Software CD
  • C13 rack jumper cord
  • Serial cable
  • Installation publications and warranty
 

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