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LCM8 and LCM16 Local Console Managers

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Summary of Contents for LCM16

Page 1: ...security elements are used in conjunction to authenticate to a server or desktop TFA is an authentication process where a person proves their identity with two methods something you know for example a password or PIN and something you have such as a smart card Use of TFA is growing due to requirements by governments and other institutions with a high need for security An example of a TFA device th...

Page 2: ... DB9F DCE adapter for use with the Setup port One RJ45 DB9M DTE adapter for use with the Modem port Eight terminators for daisy chaining configurations Installation publications and warranty The LCM16 Local Console Manager includes the following items A 16 port console switch Mounting hardware for an EIA space for rack sidewall compartment One 1U filler panel One 1 5 m C13 C14 rack power cable One...

Page 3: ...AT 5 cables and then all connected to the console switch using one cable thereby eliminating a lot of cable clutter The 1754 LCM Digital Activation Key part number 81Y2393 is a upgrade that turns the LCM KVM analog switch into a digital device enabling remote access to servers it is connected to This device enables one remote user The Digital Activation Key is a small USB device that is inserted i...

Page 4: ...upport for USB Conversion Option UCO 43V6147 and 39M2895 Yes Yes Support for KVM PS 2 Conversion Option KCO 39M2897 Yes Yes Support for Virtual Media Conversion Option Gen2 VCO2 46M5383 Yes Yes Support for Serial Conversion Option SCO 46M5382 No No Virtual Media Yes Yes Two Factor Authentication TFA device support Yes Yes Password protection Yes Yes Serial port Yes Yes True serial capabilities No ...

Page 5: ...ctions and local keyboards and mice use USB connections Two additional USB ports for a total of four USB ports are available for each local user and devices plugged into these ports for example memory key optical drive and CAC reader are visible to the target servers if a Virtual Media Conversion Option Gen2 VCO2 part number 46M5383 is used Note however that the VCO2 does not support chaining of t...

Page 6: ...e console switches The part numbers are listed in the Part number information section 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 Option Gen 2 VCO2 supports the virtual media capability of the console switches however it does...

Page 7: ...ce 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 Reserv...

Page 8: ...AT5 cabling and standard RJ 45 connectors eliminating the need for one to one dedicated cable 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 The following figure shows an example of chaining three target systems from one port on the console switch Each conversion opt...

Page 9: ...switches The following figure shows an example of tiered consoles The red connections are simply CAT 5 cables between an ARI port on the master and the ACI port of each secondary switch Figure 6 Tiered consoles If there are local users attached to other tiered consoles each can control target systems connected to that specific console The local user at the primary console Local user A in the figur...

Page 10: ... Y N N 1754A2X Local 2x16 Console Manager LCM16 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N Support for System x and dense servers with Xeon 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 1754A1X Local 1x8 Console Manager LCM8 Y Y Y Y Y N N 1754A2X Local 2x16 Console Manager LCM16 Y Y Y Y Y N N ST550 7X09 7X10 SR530 7X07 7...

Page 11: ...ription 1754A1X Local 1x8 Console Manager LCM8 Y Y Y N Y N Y Y Y Y Y N N 1754A2X Local 2x16 Console Manager LCM16 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 5466 x3650...

Page 12: ...d publications and links For more information refer to these documents and websites 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 Local Console Manager LCM8 and LCM16 Installation and User s Guide https support lenovo com docs UM103303 Lenovo Press Product Guides for...

Page 13: ...Related product families Product families related to this document are the following KVM Switches Consoles LCM8 and LCM16 Local Console Managers 13 ...

Page 14: ...re 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 Al...

Page 15: ...vo 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 ...

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