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Compact OM1200 Operations Manager appliance with multiple network and serial ports

Opengear

Opengear OM1208-8E-L-GLB server accessory

SKU CH-47M6-FDESD MPN OM1208-8E-L-GLB

Operations manager appliance with 3.91 GB DDR3 SDRAM, eight RJ-45 ports, four USB ports, eight serial ports and dual expansion slots for edge deployments

  • TypeOperations Manager
  • 91 GB DDR3 SDRAM supports responsive edge operations
  • 8 RJ-45 ports deliver 10/100/1000Base-T connectivity
  • 8 serial ports enable direct console access to infrastructure
  • 4 USB ports provide flexible peripheral options
  • 2 expansion slots allow fibre or twisted-pair uplinks

Edge Operations Manager

The OM1208-8E-L-GLB is a compact Opengear Operations Manager built for secure edge deployments. It pairs Smart Out-of-Band access with an x86 platform that runs Docker and Python for NetOps automation. Network engineers who need remote presence at distributed sites will find the appliance matches that requirement.

Thermals and power

The unit ships with a single global power supply and operates without active cooling noise in typical rack environments. Power draw stays modest for a 1200-series appliance, so standard PDU circuits handle it without special provisioning. No liquid cooling or high-airflow chassis is needed for normal operation.

Build integration

Eight RJ-45 ports at 10/100/1000Base-T and 1000Base-X uplinks connect directly to management networks. Four USB and eight serial ports give console access to legacy gear, while two expansion slots allow future I/O modules. Buyers who need fibre-only uplinks or more than eight serial consoles should look elsewhere.

Highlights

  • 91 GB DDR3 SDRAM supports responsive edge operations
  • 8 RJ-45 ports deliver 10/100/1000Base-T connectivity
  • 8 serial ports enable direct console access to infrastructure
  • 4 USB ports provide flexible peripheral options
  • 2 expansion slots allow fibre or twisted-pair uplinks

Specifications

BrandOpengear
ModelOM1208-8E-L-GLB
Part NumberOM1208-8E-L-GLB
TypeOperations Manager
Shipping weight2.70 kg
Package size330 × 305 × 140 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the OM1208-8E-L-GLB Operations Manager and what step is commonly missed?

Mount the compact appliance in a rack or shelf, connect the Global Power Supply, and link the 8 RJ-45 network ports and 8 serial ports; the step often missed is configuring the Lighthouse Software integration and enabling Smart OOB automated port discovery before deploying to the edge.

What maintenance or replacement will the OM1208-8E-L-GLB need over time?

The DDR3 SDRAM and internal storage are not user-serviceable; plan for firmware updates via Lighthouse and monitor the Global Power Supply and optional Global LTE-A Pro module for eventual replacement after extended edge deployment.

What limit appears first on the OM1208-8E-L-GLB under sustained load?

The 3.91 GB DDR3 SDRAM capacity is the primary constraint during sustained NetOps automation and Docker workloads, limiting concurrent tasks before CPU or the 10/100/1000Base-T and 1000Base-X interfaces become bottlenecks.

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