Last updated October 2005 13
when shopping for KVM switches, it is important to get the right solution for your needs.
The table below should help simplify the decision-making process.
Selecting the right IBM KVM solution
IBM KVM
1x8 Console
2x16 Console
Local Console Manager
Global Console
Global Console
product
Switch
Switch
(LCM2)
Manager (GCM2)
Manager (GCM4)
User Console
1
2
2
2 remote, 1 local
3 remote, 1 local or
4 remote
Systems ports
8
16
8
16
16
Max. Systems
128
256
512
2048
2048
Max. video
1280x1024
1280x1024
1280x1024
1280x1024
1280x1024
resolution
Multiplatform
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
support
Cable support
PS2 and USB
PS2 and USB
PS2 and USB
PS2 and USB
PS2 and USB
Intuitive GUI
oSCAR® for IBM
oSCAR® for IBM
oSCAR® for IBM
oSCAR® for IBM
oSCAR® for IBM
Virtual Media
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
capabilities
height x width
1.75” x 17”
1.75” x 17”
1.72” x 17”
1.72” x 17”
1.72” x 17”
• CAT5 cabling with industry-standard RJ45
connectors for secure, quick connections
• Non-intrusive operation that does not
interfere with critical server operations or
network resources
• Intuitive graphical user interface and
multi-platform support
• Password protection for access control
within the rack environment
• Firmware upgrades available through an
upgrade utility, ensuring future hardware
compatibility
• Flexible connectivity for expanding data
center environments
• Virtual Media capabilities
when connected with a VCo
cable
• CAT5 cabling with industry
standard RJ45 connectors for
secure, quick connections
• Intuitive graphical user
interface and multi-platform
support
• Password protection for
access control within the rack
environment
• easy Firmware upgrades
through the ethernet port,
ensuring future hardware
compatibility
• Remote management--KVM over IP--of
the appliance and the attached server from
anywhere in the world using the IBM
Virtual Console Software (included with
product)
• Virtual Media capabilities when connected
with a VCo cable
• CAT5 cabling with industry standard RJ45
connectors for secure, quick connections
• Intuitive graphical user interface and multi-
platform support
• Password protection for access control
within the rack environment
• easy Firmware upgrades through the
ethernet port, ensuring future hardware
compatibility
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