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Silver rack-mount console server with front ports and label

Opengear

Opengear CM8132 Console Server 1.95 GB DDR4 32 Serial Ports Rack-mountable

SKU CH-MBXS-W8MZ3 MPN CM8132

Console server with 32 serial ports, dual Gigabit Ethernet and 1.95 GB DDR4 memory for out-of-band management

  • Product typeConsole Server
  • 32 serial ports provide dense out-of-band access
  • 95 GB DDR4 SDRAM runs automation workloads
  • Dual gigabit RJ-45 links ensure resilient connectivity
  • Two USB ports add peripheral flexibility
  • Rack-mountable form factor fits standard cabinets

Console server for data-centre edge

The CM8132 provides 32 serial ports for out-of-band management of network infrastructure in data centres, enterprise networks and edge sites. It runs on 1.95 GB of DDR4 SDRAM and includes dual RJ-45 network interfaces plus two USB ports for additional connectivity.

Rack integration with dual uplinks

A rack-mountable chassis houses dual power supplies with independent monitoring while two Gigabit Ethernet ports handle 10/100/1000Base-T traffic. Select models in the CM8100 series add 10Gb SFP+ uplinks for direct connection to high-speed aggregation layers.

Sustained automation workloads

Hardware TPM 2.0 enforces secure boot during continuous operation and the platform hosts containerised applications alongside Docker and Python scripts. Lighthouse software coordinates large fleets through a REST API so routine tasks keep running without operator intervention.

How it compares

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Price $2,389.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 1,119 comparable items (median $74.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameOpengear
Model nameCM8132
Part numberCM8132
Product typeConsole Server
Size & build
Shipping weight5.44 kg
Package size508 × 432 × 114 mm

Questions about this item

How many serial ports can I manage simultaneously on this CM8132?

The CM8132 provides 32 serial ports for simultaneous out-of-band management of connected devices.

What is the power draw and thermal output when the unit runs continuously?

Dual power supplies share the load and are independently monitored, keeping heat and fan noise low during 24/7 operation.

Which network uplink does the CM8132 use for its management connection?

Two RJ-45 ports support 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet for the management link.

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