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Table 3. Supported video resolutions

VCO2 Standard (4x3)

VCO Widescreen

KCO & UCO

640 x 480 @ 60 Hz
800 x 600 @ 75 Hz
960 x 700 @ 75 Hz
1024 x 768 @ 75 Hz
1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz
1600 x 1200 @ 60 Hz

800 x 500 @ 60 Hz
1024 x 640 @ 60 Hz
1280 x 800 @ 60 Hz
1440 x 900 @ 60 Hz
1680 x 1050 @ 60 Hz
1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz

640 x 480 @ 60 Hz
800 x 600 @ 75Hz
1024 x 768 @ 75 Hz
1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz

Local and remote user interfaces:

The OSCAR interface of older console switches has been replaced by a Web browser interface, which is

accessible both locally and remotely. You can use the local management interface by connecting directly

to the local port to manage the GCM16 and GCM32 switches. You can also use the remote browser

interface to manage your switch. The browser interface is launched directly from the switch, and any

devices connected to the GCM16 and GCM32 switches are automatically detected. The local and remote

user interfaces share a similar look and feel.

Virtual Media:

The GCM16 and GCM32 support virtual media when the target systems are connected using the Virtual

Media Conversion Option Gen2 (VCO2), part number 46M5383. You can use virtual media support to

connect USB 2.0 media devices to the console switch using one of the four USB ports and make those

devices available to any connected system. With this feature, you can install software; install, upgrade, or

recover the operating system; update the BIOS code; or boot the target system from a USB drive.

Control of how the USB device is connected to the target system is managed through the user interface.

The browser interface presents the following configuration options:

Virtual Media Locked: The locking option specifies whether a virtual media session is locked to the

KVM session on the target device. When locking is enabled (default) and the KVM session is

closed, the virtual media session will also be closed. When locking is disabled and the KVM session

is closed, the virtual media session will remain active.
Allow Reserved Sessions: Ensures that a virtual media connection can only be accessed with your

username and that no other user can create a KVM connection to that target device. When the

associated KVM session is disconnected, the virtual media session may be disconnected according

to the Locked setting.
Write Access: With this option, you can specify whether the target system can write to the USB

device (assuming it is writable).
Encryption: You can configure encryption levels for virtual media sessions. The choices are: None

(default), 128-bit SSL (ARCFOUR), DES, 3DES, and AES.

Note that USB ports are assigned to a single virtual media session and cannot be independently mapped.

This means you cannot map one USB device to one target system and another USB device to another

target system.

Use of LDAP and smart cards to authenticate access:

The GCM16 and GCM32 support Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) for integration with

existing authentication/security models. This ensures that you maintain only one set of user credentials

and can maintain strict password rules.

GCM16 and GCM32 Global Console Managers

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Summary of Contents for GCM16

Page 1: ... 1 The Global Console Managers GCM16 top and GCM32 bottom Did you know The GCM16 and GCM32 Global Console Managers provide enhanced remote management access and security capabilities with out of band access to servers network equipment and other devices with serial configuration or console ports all from a single appliance This unified approach improves staff efficiency by reducing the time requir...

Page 2: ...ng hardware for EIA space for rack sidewall compartment One 1U filler panel Two C13 C14 rack power cables RJ45 DB9F DCE adapter for use with Setup port RJ45 DB9M DTE adapter for use with Modem port 32 terminators for daisy chaining configurations Installation publications and warranty Each of the Conversion Option parts listed in Table 1 ships with One Conversion Option 4 packs have four One CAT 5...

Page 3: ...l and remote Manage remotely with Virtual Console Software VCS Yes Yes Manage remotely with Avocent DSView Yes Yes Keep Alive feature in Conversion Options Yes Yes IPV6 support Yes Yes User Authentication via user database in console switch Yes Yes User Authentication via remote LDAP server Yes Yes AES encryption Yes Yes Manage serial devices Yes Yes Manage intelligent power devices Yes Yes Smart ...

Page 4: ...e 2 shows the rear of the unit There are no connectors on the front of the unit Features Details about the features of the GCM16 and GCM32 are as follows Number of local concurrent users The GCM16 and GCM32 console switches enable one or two local user to access any attached servers If the target device is currently in use the user attempting to gain access will be given an opportunity to force a ...

Page 5: ...attached and two USB ports are provided for this purpose Two additional USB ports are provided for the attachment of devices such as optical drives or memory keys These devices can be made available on remote target systems provided Virtual Media Conversion Options are used to connect to those target systems Note however that the Virtual Media Conversion Option does not support chaining of target ...

Page 6: ...the target systems Figure 4 shows the five conversion option cables available for use with the console switches The part numbers are listed in Table 1 The KVM Conversion Option KCO is suitable for target servers with VGA and PS 2 style mouse and keyboard connections The USB Conversion Option UCO is for systems with VGA and USB connections The Virtual Media Conversion Options VCO and VCO2 supports ...

Page 7: ...e Control of how the USB device is connected to the target system is managed through the user interface The browser interface presents the following configuration options Virtual Media Locked The locking option specifies whether a virtual media session is locked to the KVM session on the target device When locking is enabled default and the KVM session is closed the virtual media session will also...

Page 8: ... encryption levels are 128 bit SSL DES 3DES or AES These are configurable via the browser interface True serial capabilities The GCM16 and GCM32 switches support Serial Conversion Option SCO cables that provide serial capabilities through Telnet The capability provides a proper serial connection not serial to VGA conversion You can launch an SSH session or a serial client from the on board Web int...

Page 9: ...e connections between KVM switch ports and managed devices This cable chaining solution allows up to 16 target systems to be chained together and connected to one port on the switch Figure 5 shows an example of chaining three target systems from one port on the console switch Each conversion option part number includes a CAT 5 cable to connect it to either the console switch or its neighbor conver...

Page 10: ... have servers chained on their ports The GCM16 and GCM32 support two levels of tiering The use of virtual media and smart card authentication are both supported only when primary and secondary switches are GCM16 or GCM32 console switches Figure 6 shows an example of tiered consoles Figure 6 Tiered consoles If there are local users attached to other tiered consoles each can control target systems c...

Page 11: ...s to access diagnose and modify any managed device from any point on the globe regardless of the health or status of the OS or the network connection to those devices This software effortlessly extends the GCM16 and GCM32 KVM and serial management capabilities to include support for blades embedded service processors virtual servers and other 3rd party devices in heterogeneous data center or remot...

Page 12: ...eon E5 E7 v4 and E3 v5 processors Table 5 Support for System x and dense servers with Xeon E5 E7 v4 and E3 v5 processors Part number Description 1754D1X Global 2x2x16 Console Manager GCM16 Y Y Y Y Y Y N 1754D2X Global 4x2x32 Console Manager GCM32 Y Y Y Y Y Y N ST550 7X09 7X10 SR530 7X07 7X08 SR550 7X03 7X04 SR570 7Y02 7Y03 SR590 7X98 7X99 SR630 7X01 7X02 SR650 7X05 7X06 SR850 7X18 7X19 SR860 7X69 ...

Page 13: ...iption 1754D1X Global 2x2x16 Console Manager GCM16 Y Y Y N Y N Y Y Y Y Y N N 1754D2X Global 4x2x32 Console Manager GCM32 Y Y Y N Y N Y Y Y Y Y N N x3100 M5 5457 x3250 M5 5458 x3500 M5 5464 x3550 M5 5463 x3650 M5 5462 x3850 X6 x3950 X6 6241 E7 v3 nx360 M5 5465 x3500 M4 7383 E5 2600 v2 x3530 M4 7160 E5 2400 v2 x3550 M4 7914 E5 2600 v2 x3630 M4 7158 E5 2400 v2 x3650 M4 7915 E5 2600 v2 x3650 M4 BD 546...

Page 14: ... refer to these documents and Web links Lenovo Console Switches product page https www3 lenovo com us en data center servers server options system x options rack and power infrastructure kvm switches and consoles c kvm Global Console Manager GCM16 and GCM32 Installation and User s Guide https support lenovo com docs UM103260 Virtual Console Software Installation and User s Guide https support leno...

Page 15: ...Related product families Product families related to this document are the following KVM Switches Consoles GCM16 and GCM32 Global Console Managers 15 ...

Page 16: ...e not intended for use in implantation or other life support applications where malfunction may result in injury or death to persons The information contained in this document does not affect or change Lenovo product specifications or warranties Nothing in this document shall operate as an express or implied license or indemnity under the intellectual property rights of Lenovo or third parties All...

Page 17: ...o in the United States other countries or both Lenovo ServerProven System x ThinkSystem X5 The following terms are trademarks of other companies Intel and Xeon are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries Access is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States other countries or both Other company product or s...

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