Opengear
Opengear IM7216-2-DAC-LMA 16-port console server switch module
Rack-mountable console server with 16 RS-232 ports, dual Gigabit Ethernet and SFP uplinks, plus LTE failover
- 16 RS-232 ports for dense serial management
- Dual 1000Base-T and SFP uplinks for resilient LAN access
- 4G LTE fallback across 700/850/1900/2100 MHz bands
- Marvell 88F6283 1 GHz CPU with 256 MB RAM and 16 GB flash
- Rack-mountable 1U form factor fits standard cabinets
16-port IM7200 console server
The Opengear IM7216-2-DAC-LMA is a rack-mountable secure console server with 16 RS-232 RJ-45 ports for serial device management. It includes dual 1000Base-T and dual 1000Base-X SFP uplinks for network redundancy. A Marvell 88F6283 processor running at 1 GHz with 256 MB SDRAM and 16 GB flash handles local processing. Cellular backup supports GSM, GPRS, EDGE, WCDMA, HSPA+ and LTE bands including 700, 850, 900, 1800, 1900 and 2100 MHz.
Installing the IM7216 module
Mount the unit in a standard rack and connect serial cables to the 16 RJ-45 ports labelled for RS-232 signalling. Uplink cables plug into the two copper or two SFP gigabit interfaces. Common issues include mismatched pin-outs on custom serial cables and forgetting to enable the cellular modem in the management UI before inserting a SIM. The 230.4 Kbps serial rate limits legacy device throughput.
RS-232 and cellular constraints
The 16 serial ports operate at a fixed 230.4 Kbps maximum, so high-volume logging or binary transfers will bottleneck. Cellular fail-over depends on carrier coverage across the listed W-CDMA and LTE bands and does not replace a wired WAN link for sustained throughput. SFP modules must be sourced separately and matched to the 1000Base-X standard. No Wi-Fi or Bluetooth radios are present.
Highlights
- 16 RS-232 ports for dense serial management
- Dual 1000Base-T and SFP uplinks for resilient LAN access
- 4G LTE fallback across 700/850/1900/2100 MHz bands
- Marvell 88F6283 1 GHz CPU with 256 MB RAM and 16 GB flash
- Rack-mountable 1U form factor fits standard cabinets
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
How can I verify the IM7216-2-DAC-LMA is operating correctly after rack-mounting it?
Confirm the 16 RS-232 ports at 230.4 Kbps establish sessions with attached serial devices and check that the two 1000Base-T and two 1000Base-X SFP links show active status on the management interface.
What ships with the IM7216-2-DAC-LMA and what must I source separately?
The module includes the 16-port console server with 256 MB RAM, 16 GB flash and a Marvell 88F6283 1 GHz processor; SFP transceivers for the 1000Base-X ports and serial cables for the RJ-45 console ports are not included.
Which IM7200-series version should I choose for LTE failover on W-CDMA 850/1900/2100 and GSM 850/900/1800/1900 bands?
The IM7216-2-DAC-LMA supports LTE 700 plus the listed W-CDMA and GSM bands, providing cellular backup for the 16 serial ports and dual Gigabit Ethernet uplinks.
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