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Rack-mountable silver server, 1.8 inches high, 17 inches wide, 96 serial ports on the front, two Ethernet ports, dual AC power supplies

Opengear

Opengear CM7196A-2-DAC-US 96-port serial console server

SKU CH-338K-CA4RH MPN CM7196A-2-DAC-US

A 96-port serial console server with dual AC power, dual Gigabit Ethernet, and 1.95 GB DDR3 memory for out-of-band network management

  • Product typeConsumer Electronics
  • Product weight10.5
  • 96 serial ports with Cisco straight pinout simplify network device management
  • Dual AC power supplies keep the console server running during a power failure
  • Two Gigabit Ethernet ports provide redundant out-of-band network connectivity
  • 95 GB DDR3 SDRAM and 800 MHz Marvell processor deliver responsive console performance
  • 1U rack-mountable chassis fits standard 17-inch racks for space-efficient deployment

96-port Cisco console server

The Opengear CM7196A-2-DAC-US is a rack-mountable console server with 96 serial ports using Cisco straight pinout. It provides out-of-band management for dense network infrastructure through dual Gigabit Ethernet links and a Marvell processor running at 800 MHz. The unit includes 1.95 GB of DDR3 memory and 4 GB of flash storage.

Network teams managing Cisco fleets

This server suits administrators who need single-pane access to dozens of Cisco routers, switches or firewalls over twisted-pair cabling. It is not for environments that require wireless connectivity, PoE-powered serial ports or RJ-11 modem interfaces. Teams needing fewer than 96 ports or a different pinout should evaluate other models.

96 serial ports with Cisco pinout

The defining specification is the 96 RJ-45 serial ports wired to Cisco straight pinout, enabling direct cabling to standard Cisco console ports. Dual AC power supplies and dual 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet ports provide redundant connectivity. The 1U chassis measures 1.8 inches high, 17 inches wide and 6.9 inches deep.

How it compares

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Price $5,330.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameOPENGEAR
Product typeConsumer Electronics
Size & build
Shipping weight3.18 kg
Package size508 × 432 × 102 mm

Questions about this item

How do I mount the CM7196A-2-DAC-US in a rack and which cable kit items should I use for Cisco straight pinout?

Use the included two-ear rack-mount kit and screws to secure the 1.8-inch-high chassis; then connect the 319014 DB9F-RJ45 straight cables for the 96 Cisco straight serial ports.

What replaceable components will need attention after extended operation?

The dual AC power supplies are the primary field-replaceable units; flash storage and DDR3 SDRAM are soldered and not user-serviceable.

At what throughput does the management network saturate during heavy console logging?

The two 10/100/1000Base-T ports limit aggregate management traffic to 2 GbE, which fills first under sustained high-volume serial logging.

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