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1. conversion You can launch an SSH session or a serial client from the on board Web interface to connect the targets that are connected to the GCM16 and GCM32 switches with an SCO cable The SCO includes a separate USB to barrel power cord adapter see Figure 2 Connect the USB end of the adapter to an available USB port on the target system to supply power to the SCO Managing Intelligent Power Distribution Units The dedicated Power Distribution Unit PDU ports on the GCM16 and GCM32 switches support the direct attachment of certain Avocent branded Intelligent PDUs and can provide the ability to view and manage these units directly through the switch IBM Intelligent PDUs are currently not supported IBM 1754 GCM16 and GCM32 Global Console Managers 9 Chaining IBM s cable chaining solution enables users to manage a daisy chain of multiple servers through a single connection to the console switch replacing many long cables with just a few short ones simplifying rack management helping lower cabling cost and reducing setup diagnostic and maintenance times The daisy chain connectivity has the added advantage of thin flexible industry standard CAT5 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 Figure 5 shows an ex2. 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 e 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 e 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 e Write Access With this option you can specify whether the target system can write to the USB device assuming it is writable e 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 su
3. 4170 1754HC2 fc 4170 Avocent DSView Standard Pack 500 devices 46M5380 1754HC1 fc 4171 1754HC2 fc 4171 Avocent DSView Plus Pack 2000 devices 46M5381 1754HC1 fc 4172 1754HC2 fc 4172 IBM 1754 GCM16 and GCM32 Global Console Managers 13 Supported systems The console switches are supported connected to the IBM BladeCenter chassis listed in Table 4 Table 4 Supported IBM BladeCenter chassis a wu Z e Sj j j a a g W U G a cH a a T i i in i Part number 5 S B IBM Global 2x2x16 Console Manager GCM16 1754D1X IBM Global 4x2x32 Console Manager GCM32 1754D2X The console switches are supported connected to the IBM System x servers listed in Table 5 a a a L a Table 5 Supported System x servers Part 1 Part Product description number IBM Global 2x2x16 Console Manager GCM16 1754D1X IBM Global 4x2x32 Console Manager GCM32 1754D2X ER x3100 M4 2582 lt x3250 M4 2583 x3300 M4 7382 RR x3500 M4 7383 Hg x3530 M4 7160 Eg x3550 M4 7914 lt x3630 M4 7158 Hg x3650 M4 7915 lt x3690 X5 7147 RR x3750 M4 8722 ER x3850 X5 7143 HA dx360 M4 7912 Table 5 Supported System x servers Part 2 7328 4252 _ 7379 Part Product description number IBM Global 2x2x16 Console Manager GCM 16 1754D1X IBM Global 4x2x32 Console Manager GCM32 1754D2X see the IBM ServerProven Web site for the latest compati
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7. ail jn Redbooks IBM 1754 GCM16 and GCM32 Global Console Managers IBM Redbooks Product Guide The IBM Global 2X2X16 Console Manager GCM16 and IBM Global 4X2X32 Console Manager GCM32 are the next generation digital keyboard video mouse KVM console managers that provide KVM over IP and serial console management technology in a single appliance Either console lets you access and manage all servers remotely even to the system BIOS using your existing IP infrastructure The GCM16 has 16 target ports and supports up to 2 local users and 2 remote users and the GCM32 has 32 target ports and supports up to 2 local users and 4 remote users Figure 1 shows these two models _ fhbhHhHes Figure 1 The IBM 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 required to remotely diagnose reconfigure repair or restore servers as well as network devices and other hardware with serial configuration or management consoles or both The serial capabilities of these appliances enable connecting and managing nearly any device with a serial port directly from the console manager including s
8. ample 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 conversion option The console switch includes the terminator needed at the end of the daisy chain Console switch 22 seam _ eee sere Target systems CAT 5 cables USB Conversion options UCOs Figure 5 Chaining using USB Conversion Options Note The Virtual Media Conversion Options VCO and VCO2 do not support chaining IBM 1754 GCM16 and GCM32 Global Console Managers 10 Tiered consoles You can tier multiple rack console switches to enable access to additional servers In a tiered system an ARI port on the main rack console switch connects to the ACI port of a tiered rack console switch see Figure 3 for locations of these ports Consider a tiered configuration if you want to manage servers connected to multiple switches from one central location For example you could have a primary GCM16 console switch with 16 switches tiered underneath it that all 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 GCM tered Local user B GCM tered a Me lt 4 gt a D e i L
9. bility information http ibm com servers eserver serverproven compat us d y re iD i w Ea Ea 5 IS 3 g qm RIEL E S mm oo oo 2 Solo o o oo oo oo x x OO oOo iw lt x3200 M3 7327 lt x3250 M3 4251 lt x3400 M3 7378 lt x3500 M3 7380 IBM 1754 GCM16 and GCM32 Global Console Managers 14 Supported racks The GCM16 and GCM32 Console Managers can be mounted in one of the following rack cabinets IBM IBM 42U S2 Rack IBM 42U Enterprise Rack IBM 25U S2 Rack IBM 11U Office Enablement kit IBM S2 42U Dynamic Standard Rack IBM S2 25U Standard Rack IBM 1200 mm Deep Static Rack IBM 1200 mm Dynamic Rack IBM 42U Enterprise V2 Rack Related publications and links For more information refer to these documents and Web links IBM Digital Console Switches product page http www 03 ibm com systems x options rackandpower kvmdigital html Global Console Manager GCM16 and GCM3z2 Installation and User s Guide http ibm com support entry portal docdisplay Indocid MIGR 5083733 Virtual Console Software Installation and User s Guide http ibm com support entry portal docdisplay Indocid MIGR 5083731 IBM Redbooks Product Guide for the IBM 1U 17 inch and 19 inch Flat Panel Console Kits http www redbooks ibm com abstracts tipsO 731 html Open IBM US Announcement Letter http ibm com common ssi cgi bin ssialias infotype dd amp subtype ca amp amp htmlfid 89 7
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11. e 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 connection to the device if their preemption level is equal to or higher than the current user s level lf the user attempting to gain access has a lower preemption level the active user will be asked if they wish to give up control to the new user a timeout is also configurable The GCM16 and GCM32 both support two independent local users as shown in Figure 3 One local user attaches to the VGA and USB ports on the console switch as shown in Figure 2 The second local user attaches to a tiered slave console switch see Tiered consoles below for more information These two ports are independent of one another that is not pre emptive or shared This configuration allows you to place a console in every rack for local connectivity to those servers complete with local KVM access plus tier up to a master console that has local KVM access to all the servers attached to all attached console switches IBM 1754 GCM16 and GCM32 Global Console Managers 5 ACI port Level 2 Slave E ee eee be sh ee es erry E Local user B Figure 3 Two local users in a tiered configuratio
12. he GCM2 Global Console Manager Table 2 compares the console switches Table 2 Comparison of features part 1 of 2 Number of local concurrent users Number of remote concurrent users Local user connections KVM Local user connections total USB Maximum number of target systems Direct ARI 16 32 ports Maximum number of target systems Daisy chained 256 912 Maximum number of target systems Tiered 1024 2 levels 1024 2 levels configuration Maximum video resolution 1600 x 1200 standard 1600 x 1200 standard 1680 x 1050 widescreen 1680 x 1050 widescreen User interface Web GUI local and remote Web GUI local and remote Manage remotely with Virtual Console Software Yes Yes VCS Manage remotely with Avocent DSView 3 Yes Yes Keep Alive feature in Conversion Options Yes Yes IPV6 support Yes Yes GCM16 and GCM3z2 include a 60 day trial of Avocent DSView 3 management software IBM 1754 GCM16 and GCM32 Global Console Managers 3 Table 2 Comparison of features part 2 of 2 Feature User Authentication via user database in console switch User Authentication via remote LDAP server AES encryption Manage serial devices Manage intelligent power devices Smart Card or Common Access Card support Support for USB Conversion Option UCO 43V6147 and 39M2895 Support for KVM PS 2 Conversion Option KCO 39M2897 Support for Virtual Media Conversion Option Gen2 VCO2 46M5383 Support for Serial Convers
13. ion Option SCO 46M5382 Virtual media Gigabit Ethernet 10 100 1000 Mbps Serial port Modem port for out of band access Firmware upgrades to the console switch Firmware upgrades to the COs Input power Redundant power supplies t Ethernet ports are redundant for increased availability GCM16 GCM32 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 100 240V 50 60 Hz 100 240V 50 60 Hz 18 W power 24 W power Yes IBM 1754 GCM16 and GCM32 Global Console Managers Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Connections Figure 2 shows the connections on the GCM32 Global Console Manager The GCM16 Global Console Manager has identical connections except it only has 16 ARI ports whereas the GCM32 has 32 ARI ports Power Serial Local user A Target ARI ports Distribution por VGA port Connect to target systems or Unit ports USB for mouse keyboard tiered switches Two extra USB 16 ports on GCM 16 32 ports on GCM32 RJ45 connectors CAT 5 cables e aor Fo Sa LEA J qj a omy Tig a 1 ie bie ai iad i ii r i T E i E l k aian a GIL OF ees T TA T ee Redundant Modem input ACI port used in Redundant Ethernet for remote tiered configurations power supplies inputs access Figure 2 Connections on the GCM32 Global Console Manager Note Figure 2 shows the rear of the unit There ar
14. ministrators 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 IBM 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 remote office environments making them more manageable accessible extensible and secure This comprehensive control and manageability solution delivers secure automated real time tracking and control of all your physical and virtual servers and embedded technologies providing increased agility and security with a tangible return on investment Avocent DSView 3 software features Single secure browser based interface to manage your entire datacenter or remote office Manages both physical and virtual assets Hub and spoke architecture for redundancy and real time synchronization 60 day free software support The Avocent DSView software carries a 60 day free trial and support After purchase the software will be Supported under warranty by Avocent Extended maintenance is available from Avocent The part numbers for the management software are listed in Table 3 Table 3 Ordering part numbers and feature codes Description Part GCM16 feature GCM32 feature number code code Avocent DSView Hub 100 devices 46M5379 1754HC1 fc
15. n Local user connections Local displays are connected to the console switch using VGA analog connections Keyboard and mouse must be USB 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 systems Target systems The GCM16 has 16 target system ports Known as analog rack interface or ARI ports and the GCM32 has 32 target system ports These can be directly attached to systems with the appropriate USB or PS 2 conversion option connector on the end These connections use standard CAT 5 cables You can increase the number of connected target systems by two methods chaining or a tiered arrangement of switches more about these below Both methods mean that each of the 16 or 32 ports will have multiple systems connected to it You can mix connection methods IBM 1754 GCM16 and GCM32 Global Console Managers 6 Remote access via Ethernet or Modem Remote access to console switch and to the target systems is via a Web browser The switch provides agentless remote control and access No special software or drivers are required on the attached servers or client Access is normally via a standard Ethernet
16. network requiring that the console switch be connected to the network via one or both Ethernet ports Connecting both ports provides redundancy Additionally if a modem is connected to the modem port on the console switch and the modem is connected to a telephone PSTN system then you can dial the console switch via your modem and establish an out of band connection to the console switch using the Point to Point Protocol PPP for remote control V 34 V 90 or V 92 connections are supported Conversion Options These are cable connector combinations that are connected between the CAT 5 cables from the console switches to 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 the virtual media capability of the console switches however they do not support chaining We describe both virtual media and chaining later in this document KVM Conversion USB Conversion Option KCO Qption UCO 39M2897 i AsVol4 Virtual Media Conversion Serial Conversion s Option Gen VCO2 Option SCO SE 4A6M5383 46M5302 Figure 4 Available conversion options The built in memory of each co
17. nnection option helps simplify configuration by assigning and retaining unique server identification codes for each attached server This integrated intelligence enhances security and helps prevent unauthorized access to a server through cable manipulation The connection option is powered directly from the server providing Keep Alive functionality even if the server is not powered on IBM 1754 GCM16 and GCM32 Global Console Managers 7 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
18. ocal user A GCM master Remote user 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 Figure 6 can preempt other local users if necessary The GCM16 and GCM32 support up to 1024 target systems in a tiered configuration IBM 1754 GCM16 and GCM32 Global Console Managers 11 Physical specifications The GCM16 has the following specifications Height 4 37 cm 1 72 inches 1 rack unit 1R Width 43 18 cm 17 inches Depth 32 4 cm 9 2 inches Weight 3 2 kg 7 0 Ib The GCM3z2 has the following specifications Height 4 37 cm 1 72 inches 1 rack unit 1R Width 43 18 cm 17 inches Depth 32 4 cm 9 2 inches Weight 3 5 kg 7 6 Ib Operating environment The adapter is supported in this environment e Temperature e Operating 0 to 50 C 32 to 132 F e Non operating 20 to 70 C 4 to 158 F e Relative humidity e Operating 20 to 80 relative non condensing e Non operating 5 to 95 relative 38 7 C maximum wet bulb temperature Warranty The GCM16 and GCM32 have a three year limited warranty IBM 1754 GCM16 and GCM32 Global Console Managers Avocent DSView management software Avocent DSView management software provides data centers with a secure centralized management solution for all IT assets This software allows ad
19. ower 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 e One Conversion Option 4 packs have four e One CAT 5 cable four packs have four e Installation publications and warranty The GCM digital console switches enable you to share one workspace keyboard mouse and display across many target systems The target systems are connected to the console switch via CAT 5 cables and the appropriate conversion option at the target end Conversion options are available with either USB or PS 2 connectors Connections to serial devices are also supported with serial conversion options IBM 1754 GCM16 and GCM32 Global Console Managers 2 With server densities continually increasing cable bulk remains a major concern for network administrators The GCM16 and GCM32 switches significantly reduce KVM cable volume in the rack by utilizing the innovative conversion option cables and single industry standard CAT 5 UTP cabling This allows a higher server density while providing greater airflow and cooling capacity In addition multiple target systems can be daisy chained together using CAT 5 cables and then all connected to the console switch using one cable thereby eliminating a lot of cable clutter Feature comparison The GCM16 and GCM32 replace t
20. pport 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 The GCM16 and GCM32 switches also allow you to use smart cards to ensure access is authorized Smart cards are pocket sized cards that store and process information Smart cards such as the Common Access Card CAC can be used to store identification and authentication to enable access to computers networks and secure rooms or buildings Smart card readers are connected directly to the switch via one of the USB ports or they can be connected to any remote workstation that is running the remote browser interface or DSView management software and is connected to the switch using an Ethernet connection Note For smart card use the target device must be connected to the console switch using the Virtual Media Conversion Option Gen2 VCO2 part number 46M5383 IBM 1754 GCM16 and GCM32 Global Console Managers 8 Use of encryption The GCM16 and GCM32 support encryption for KVM signals and for remote media Available 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
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22. witches routers and PDUs SSH and Telnet connections are supported IBM 1754 GCM16 and GCM32 Global Console Managers 1 Part number information Ordering information is shown in Table 1 Note that when ordering with feature codes use machine type model 1754HC1 for the GCM16 and 1754HC2 for the GCM32 Table 1 Ordering part numbers and feature codes Description Partnumber GCM16 feature GCM32 feature code code IBM Global Console Manager GCM16 1754D1X 1754HC1 fc 6694 Not applicable IBM Global Console Manager GCM32 1754D2X Not applicable 1754HC2 fc 6695 IBM USB Conversion Option UCO 43V6147 1754HC1 fc 3757 1754HC2 fc 3757 IBM USB Conversion Option UCO 4 pack 1754HC2 fc 3756 IBM Long KVM Conversion Option KCO 4 pack 1754HC2 fc 3754 IBM Virtual Media Conversion Option Gen2 VCO2 1754HC2 fc 5341 IBM Serial Conversion Option SCO 1754HC2 fc 5340 The IBM GCM16 Global Console Manager includes the following items 16 port console switch Mounting 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 16 terminators for daisy chaining configurations Installation publications and warranty The IBM GCM32 Global Console Manager includes the following items 32 port console switch Mounting hardware for EIA space for rack sidewall compartment One 1U filler panel Two C13 C14 rack p
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