Range/Series Overview
IMPORTANT: This Range/Series overview section describes the range of which this product belongs. Features of different versions might be mentioned and may not apply to the specific product on this page. Please view Specs for specification of product.The challenge of increasing rack and data center server densities requires secure, efficient and scalable solutions to enable IT administrators with a faster method to access equipment to meet SLAs and minimize downtime.
The 1754A2X Local Console Manager (LCM 16) is designed to reduce these complexities with features that provide enhanced out-of-band local access, management, and security capabilities to System x and BladeCenter environments.
Features Summary
- Increase serviceability
1754 KVM switches support virtual media capabilities, which allow a single USB media, mass storage device or integrated optical drive in the 19" 1U Console kit (172319X) to be quickly switched directly to any server connected to the switch using the Virtual Media Conversion Option Gen2 (VCO2). This can help improve serviceability and lower operational expenses by allowing the transfer of data to deploy, patch, recover or even boot multiple servers all from one local console. - Enhance security
Two Factor Authentication (TFA) devices, such as Smart Card, or Common Access Card (CAC) readers, have quickly become an integral part of organizations' security standards and a requirement for secure government data centers based on HSPD12 . The 1754 LCM offerings support TFA devices providing a convenient single point of access, at the console tray, to authenticate the connected servers. Centralized authentication will help prevent security breaches, simplify rack management, and improve staff efficiencies. These solutions are also easily architected using the Virtual Media Conversion Option Gen2 (VCO2). - Improve scalability
The 16- port 1U analog solutions also support the ability to "daisy chain" up to 16 systems off a single switch port when used with existing UCO or KCOs and tier or cascade up to two levels. This allows the ability to manage up to 256 servers connected to multiple switches from one local console.
Specification Summary
Product Description
Lenovo Local 2x16 Console Manager - KVM switch - 16 ports - rack-mountable
Device Type
KVM switch - 16 ports - CAT5 - cascadable
Enclosure Type
Rack-mountable 1U
KVM Users Qty
2 local users
Dimensions (WxDxH)
43.2 cm x 16.5 cm x 4.8 cm
Manufacturer Warranty
3-year warranty
Designed For
System x3620 M3; x3950 X5