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
rack-optimized servers.
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 three-year limited
warranty** when installed in an IBM rack or used with IBM servers.
Global Console Manager
Local Console Manager
1X8 Console Switch
2X16 Console Switch
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Decision Maker’s Guide
Contents
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 &
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
Last updated October 2005 1
