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Opengear IM7216 console server, 16-port rack-mount unit, matte metal finish

Opengear

Opengear IM7216-2-DAC-LMA 16-port console server switch module

SKU CH-54Z0-9J230 MPN IM7216-2-DAC-LMA

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.

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Price $2,531.99
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Specifications

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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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