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The IBM
Local 2x8 Console Manager (LCM2) appliance integrates analog keyboard, video, and
mouse (KVM) switching technology with advanced cable management, access for two
simultaneous users, and a user interface. The LCM2 appliance has USB and PS/2
panel that support all major target device platforms.
Glossary
The following words are used throughout this documentation:
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appliance - equipment that provides KVM connectivity to attached target devices
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CO cable - a Conversion Option cable that, when attached to the appliance and a target device,
provides additional functionality such as virtual media sessions
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switching system - a set of appliances and attached target devices and CO cables
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target device - equipment such as a server or router that is attached to an appliance
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user - a KVM connection from an analog port on the appliance
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virtual media - a USB media device that can be attached to the appliance and made available to
any target device that is connected to the appliance
Features and benefits
On-screen management through the OSCAR
system configuration and target device selection.
Figure 1.1: LCM2 appliance
Product overview
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