Description
🖥️ IBM Switch KVM LCM2 17351GX - 8 Port Console Manager 🖥️
Professional 1U Rack Console Switch - Simplified Multi-Server Management
IBM Local 2x8 Console Manager (LCM2) model 17351GX, a professional industrial-grade KVM switch enabling centralized management of multiple servers from a single workstation. This 1U rack console switch offers an elegant and efficient solution for system administrators managing multiple servers in a datacenter or server room environment.
Thanks to its built-in KVM technology, this IBM switch allows control of up to 8 directly connected servers, expandable up to 512 servers in multi-level configuration. Ideal for reducing clutter in your patch bay while maintaining full and instant access to all your critical equipment.
Compatible with all major platforms including Windows, Linux, Unix, and other server operating systems. The integrated OSCAR graphical user interface makes selecting and switching between connected servers remarkably simple.
| Manufacturer Reference | 39M2877 (FRU: 39M2905) |
| Model | IBM 1735-1GX Local 2x8 Console Manager (LCM2) |
| Brand | IBM (Lenovo) |
| Condition | Used - Tested and 100% functional |
| Number of ARI Ports | 8 Analog Rack Interface (ARI) ports (RJ-45) |
| Simultaneous Users | 2 concurrent local users |
| Local Connections | VGA + PS/2 or USB (2 complete sets) |
| Additional USB Ports | 2 USB ports for virtual media |
| Maximum Video Resolution | 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz (VGA, SVGA, XGA) |
| Format | 1U rack-mountable (43.18 x 4.37 x 20.32 cm) |
| Weight | 2.6 kg (without cables) |
| Power Supply | 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz (autosensing) |
| Power Consumption | 12.5 W (40 W maximum) |
| Configuration Ports | 1 RS-232 serial port (DB9), 1 RJ-45 Ethernet port |
| ACI Port | 1 Analog Console Interface port for tiering |
| Noise Level | 44.7 dB(A) |
| Country of Manufacture | United States / China |
| Package Contents | IBM LCM2 Switch 17351GX + Power Cable |
- Simplified multi-server management: control up to 8 directly connected servers with a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse
- Dual simultaneous access: 2 administrators can work at the same time on different servers
- Intuitive OSCAR interface: on-screen graphical interface to easily select and switch between servers
- Virtual media support: mount USB devices (USB keys, optical drives) on any connected server
- Tiered scalability: connect up to 512 servers by cascading multiple switches (3 levels of tiering)
- Smart Cat5 cabling: drastic reduction of clutter with Conversion Option (CO) cables
- Built-in security: password protection and secure screensaver
- Firmware update: upgrades via serial port or Ethernet to always benefit from the latest features
- Automatic scanning mode: automatic monitoring of all servers in sequence
- Plug and Play DDC2B: automatic detection of video resolutions and configurations
- Standard rack mounting: 1U horizontal installation or vertical in 19-inch bay
The LCM2 works with the following IBM Conversion Option (CO) cables (sold separately):
- KCO (KVM Conversion Option): PS/2 + VGA connectors - available in 250mm or 1.5m
- UCO (USB Conversion Option): USB + VGA connectors for recent servers
- VCO (Virtual Media Conversion Option): USB2 + VGA connectors - required for virtual media sessions
CO cable advantage: Each cable has built-in memory that stores a unique identification code for each server, simplifying configuration and enhancing security by preventing unauthorized access through cable tampering.
Compatible servers:
- All IBM System x, xSeries, pSeries, iSeries servers
- Dell PowerEdge servers with PS/2 or USB ports
- HP ProLiant servers with PS/2 or USB ports
- Lenovo ThinkSystem and ThinkServer servers
- Cisco UCS servers and network equipment
- Any equipment with VGA + PS/2 or USB ports
Supported operating systems:
- Microsoft Windows Server (all versions)
- Linux (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu, SUSE, Debian)
- Unix (AIX, Solaris, HP-UX)
- VMware ESXi and other hypervisors
- FreeBSD, NetBSD, and other BSD systems
Datacenters and server rooms: Efficiently manage multiple rack servers from a single console, reduce cable clutter, and optimize valuable space in your patch bays.
IT laboratories: Perfect for test and development environments requiring quick access to multiple physical or virtual machines without constant movement.
Small and medium businesses: Cost-effective solution to manage a server infrastructure without investing in multiple screens, keyboards, and mice for each server.
Installation and maintenance: Use the virtual media feature to install operating systems, apply patches, or recover failing servers without needing physical drives on each machine.
Monitoring and surveillance: Automatic scanning mode to visually monitor the activity of all your servers in automatic rotation, quickly detect anomalies.