IBM Console Switch
Decision Maker’s Guide
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Global Console Manager | 2 |
Key features and benefits | 3 |
Basic GCM configuration | 4 |
Technical Specifications | 5 |
Local Console Manager | 6 |
Key features and benefits | 6 |
Basic LCM2 configuration | 7 |
Technical Specifications | 8 |
1x8 Console Switch & |
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2x16 Console Switch | 9 |
Key features and benefits | 10 |
Basic Console Switch configuration | 11 |
Technical Specifications | 12 |
Selecting the right IBM KVM solution | 13 |
Frequently Asked Questions | 14 |
For more information | 18 |
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Global Console Manager
Local Console Manager
No solution built with IBM
Server® xSeries® servers is complete until the products are brought together using the right KVM switching options. KVM switching solutions provide access and control of multiple servers from a central console. These switches eliminate extra keyboards, monitors and mice, allowing businesses to save critical space in their data centers. IBM console switch solutions are designed to accommodate the full line of xSeries server products, providing centralized control and management of
IBM now offers a new family of KVM switches. The Global Console Manager appliances offer a choice of either the 2x16 (GCM2) or 4x16 (GCM4) for remote and local access. Additionally, there is the Local 2x8 Console Manager (LCM2) as well as the 1x8 Console Switch and the
2x16 Console Switch for local connectivity. They are all designed to offer flexibility and scalability in managing a data center environment, as well as dramatically reducing cable clutter at the rack.
Compelling reasons to buy a KVM solution from IBM:
•IBM KVM products have an intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) that makes switching between connected systems simple and easy.
•IBM KVM products have been tested by IBM under the IBM ServerProven® program and approved for operation with xSeries servers, helping speed deployment while maximizing manageability and control.
•As with all IBM KVM products, these KVM options are backed by acclaimed IBM service and support and include a
1X8 Console Switch
2X16 Console Switch
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