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GCM16 and GCM32 Global Console Managers Product Guide The Global 2X2X16 Console Manager (GCM16) and 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. Figure 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 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 switches, routers, and PDUs. SSH and Telnet connections are supported. GCM16 and GCM32 Global Console Managers 1

First Edition, July 2015. Copyright Lenovo 2015. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925. Lenovo and the Lenovo logo are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Printed in USA 590-xxx-501A Quick Installation Guide Global Console Manager GCM16 | GCM32 1 Before installing this product, read the Safety Information and the Important Notices and Warranty Information document on the Documentation CD. 2 Connecting the local port Connect your VGA monitor and USB keyboard and mouse cables into the appropriately labeled GCM16 or GCM32 switch ports. 3 Connecting a Conversion Option cable to the GCM16 or GCM32 switch Connect one end of a CAT 5 cable (4-pair, up to 150 ft/45 m) into an available numbered port on the rear of your GCM16 or GCM32 switch. Connect the other end into the RJ-45 connector of the Conversion Option cable. 4 Connecting a target device to a Conversion Option cable Connect a Conversion Option cable into the appropriate port on the back of a target device. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for all target devices you want to connect. 5 Connecting network and remote users Connect a customer supplied CAT 5 cable from the Ethernet network into a LAN port on the back of the GCM16 or GCM32 switch. Network users will access the GCM16 or GCM32 switch through this port. 6 Connecting to an external modem (optional) The GCM16 or GCM32 switch may also be accessed using an ITU V.92, V.90 or V.24- compatible modem. Connect one end of a CAT 5 cable into the MODEM port on the GCM16 or GCM32 switch. Connect the other end into the CAT 5 to DB-9 (male) adapter, which then connects into the appropriate port on the back of the modem. 7 Connecting a supported PDU to the GCM16 or GCM32 switch (optional) Connect one end of the RJ-45 cable supplied with the Power Distribution Unit (PDU) into the PDU1 port on the GCM16 or GCM32 switch. Using the supplied RJ-45 adapter, connect the other end into the PDU. Connect the power cords from the target devices into the PDU. Connect the PDU into an appropriate AC wall outlet. Repeat this procedure for the PDU2 port to connect a second PDU, if desired. Connecting the GCM switch GCM16 or GCM32 switch (GCM32 shown) Target devices 3 Ethernet Telephone network Modem Local USB connection IBM Conversion Option 2 4 5 6