Selecting The Right Ibm Kvm Solution - IBM Global console manager Decision Maker's Manual

when shopping for KVM switches, it is important to get the right solution for your needs.
IBM KVM 1x8 Console
product Switch
Description • CAT5 cabling with industry-standard RJ45
connectors for secure, quick connections
• Non-intrusive operation that does not
interfere with critical 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 through an
upgrade utility, ensuring future hardware
compatibility
• Flexible connectivity for expanding data
center environments
User Console 1
Systems ports 8
Max. Systems 128
Max. video 1280x1024
resolution
Multiplatform Yes
support
Cable support PS2 and USB
Intuitive GUI oSCAR® for IBM
Virtual Media No
capabilities
height x width 1.75" x 17"
Last updated October 2005

Selecting the right IBM KVM solution

The table below should help simplify the decision-making process.
2x16 Console
Switch
2
16
256
1280x1024
Yes
PS2 and USB
oSCAR® for IBM
No
1.75" x 17"
Local Console Manager
(LCM2)
• Virtual Media capabilities
when connected with a VCo
cable
• CAT5 cabling with industry
standard RJ45 connectors for
secure, quick connections
• Intuitive graphical user
interface and multi-platform
support
• Password protection for
access control within the rack
environment
• easy Firmware upgrades
through the ethernet port,
ensuring future hardware
compatibility
2
8
512
1280x1024
Yes
PS2 and USB
oSCAR® for IBM
Yes
1.72" x 17"
Global Console Global Console
Manager (GCM2) Manager (GCM4)
• Remote management--KVM over IP--of
the appliance and the attached server from
anywhere in the world using the IBM
Virtual Console Software (included with
product)
• Virtual Media capabilities when connected
with a VCo cable
• CAT5 cabling with industry standard RJ45
connectors for secure, quick connections
• Intuitive graphical user interface and multi-
platform support
• Password protection for access control
within the rack environment
• easy Firmware upgrades through the
ethernet port, ensuring future hardware
compatibility
2 remote, 1 local 3 remote, 1 local or
4 remote
16
2048
1280x1024 1280x1024
Yes
PS2 and USB PS2 and USB
oSCAR® for IBM oSCAR® for IBM
Yes
1.72" x 17" 1.72" x 17"
16
2048
Yes
Yes
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