Opengear IM4248-2-DAC-X2 48-Port 10/100 RJ45 device server

Network Console Server

The Opengear IM4248-2-DAC-X2 provides forty-eight RJ45 ports for 10/100 Ethernet connectivity. It serves as a central console server for serial device management across data centre racks. Network administrators gain out-of-band access to routers, switches and servers through a single appliance. The unit is built for continuous operation in professional infrastructure environments.

Upgrade from Smaller Port Counts

Replacing an eight or sixteen-port console server with this forty-eight-port model consolidates multiple appliances into one rack unit. The jump is justified when the number of managed serial devices exceeds the capacity of existing hardware. It reduces cabling complexity and power draw compared to running several smaller units. Sites with growing rack density benefit most from the increased port density.

10/100 Ethernet Interface Limits

Each RJ45 port operates at 10 or 100 megabits per second, which is sufficient for serial console traffic and basic management tasks. The interface does not support gigabit speeds, so it is not suited for high-throughput data transfer or backup links. Latency-sensitive applications requiring faster Ethernet standards will need a different network tier. The fixed speed caps the maximum bandwidth available to each connected device.