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Last updated October 2005                                                                                                                                                                                                                           9

The IBM 1x8 Console Switch and the IBM 2x16 Console Switch integrate keyboard, video, 

and mouse (KVM) switching technology with advanced cable management, flexible 

access for up to two simultaneous users, and an intuitive user interface. The console 

switches feature powerful onscreen management for easy system configuration and 

server selection.

NoTe: The 1x8 console switch enables a single local user to access any attached servers. The 2x16 

console switch enables two simultaneous users to access attached servers.

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.

Multiplatform Support

The switch cables available with the console switch support PS/2 and USB server 

environments. Using the on-Screen Configuration and Activity Reporting (oSCAR®) 

graphical user interface in conjunction with these cables enables you to switch easily 

across platforms.

The PS/2 switch cable is used to connect a PS/2 server to a console switch. This cable 

has one hD15 connector for video, one PS/2 connector for keyboard, and one PS/2 

connector for mouse.  The USB switch cable is used to connect a USB server to a 

console switch. This cable has one hD15 connector for video and one USB connector for 

keyboard and mouse.

Ordering information:

IBM 1x8 Console Switch   

 

MTMN: 17351LX   

IBM 2x16 Console Switch   

 

MTMN: 17352LX  

Cable options:

3-meter PS/2      

 

 

Part #:  31R3130

3-meter USB      

 

 

Part #:  31R3132

1X8 Console Switch & 

2X16 Console Switch

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Summary of Contents for Global console manager

Page 1: ...t 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 prod...

Page 2: ...is used to establish an Ethernet connection or directly through a local port The IP based appliance gives you target device control from ANYWHERE in the world You can use the following Conversion Opt...

Page 3: ...able connec tions between KVM switch ports and managed devices This cable chaining solution allows up to 16 KCOs or UCOs to be chained together OSCAR graphical user interface The appliance uses the OS...

Page 4: ...Basic GCM configuration Last updated October 2005 4...

Page 5: ...evice Port Number 4 Type USB 2 0 Dimensions Height x Width x Depth 1 72 in x 17 00 in x 10 98 in 1 U form factor 4 37 cm x 43 18 cm x 27 98 cm Weight 7 3 lbs 3 31 kg without cables Power Supply Heat d...

Page 6: ...st be connected to the appliance using a VCO cable Chaining Technology IBM s unique cable chaining solution enables users to manage a daisy chain of multiple servers through a single connection to a c...

Page 7: ...Last updated October 2005 7 Basic LCM2 configuration...

Page 8: ...5 lb without cables Power supply Heat dissipation 92 BTU Hr Airflow 8 CFM Power consumption 12 5 Watts AC input power 40 Watt maximum AC input voltage rating 100 to 240 V ac Autosensing AC input curre...

Page 9: ...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 Interfa...

Page 10: ...monitor and is compliant with the VESA DDC2B standard Firmware Upgrades You can upgrade the firmware at any time through an update utility to be sure that the console switch system is always running...

Page 11: ...Last updated October 2005 11 Basic console switch configuration...

Page 12: ...cm x 27 94 cm 1 U form factor 1 75 in x 17 00 in x 11 00 in Weight 3 6 kg 8 lb without cables Heat Dissipation 92 Btu Hr Airflow 8 CFM Power Consumption 12 5 Watts AC input power 40 Watts maximum AC i...

Page 13: ...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 thro...

Page 14: ...e or two users to connect to up to 256 servers In a tiered system each ARI port on the main console switch will connect to the Analog Console Interface ACI port on each tiered console switch Each tier...

Page 15: ...e or other media type is mapped as a virtual mass storage device Q Will the new 3 0 version of the VCS software work with my existing RCM s too A Yes IBM Virtual Console Software version 3 0 is backwa...

Page 16: ...d An active session icon is visible Exclusive You have exclusive control over the target device During this KVM session the connection to the target device cannot be shared but it can be preempted or...

Page 17: ...as several different device types that a USB device can identify itself as Based upon the device type the USB device enumerates as the OS will react differently to it To allow enumeration at boot but...

Page 18: ...18 For more information World Wide Web IBM Server xSeries ibm com servers eserver xseries storage rack html IBM xSeries Rack Configurator ibm com servers eserver xseries library configtools html Impor...

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