Opengear OM2224-24E-AU Operations Manager | 24-Port Out-of-Band Management
Model OM2224-24E, 24 selectable serial ports + 24x 1GbE switch, x86 4-core CPU, 8G RAM, 64G SSD, 1GbE with SFP, Docker Support, TPM 2.0, Dual AC, C14 Power Cord?
The Opengear OM2224-24E is a high-performance Operations Manager designed to deliver secure out-of-band management, automation, and resilient remote access for enterprise networks, data centres, branch offices, and critical infrastructure. Featuring 24 serial console ports, integrated Ethernet connectivity, advanced automation, and support for Lighthouse centralised management, it enables IT teams to remotely monitor, manage, and recover network equipment even during production network outages.
Secure Out-of-Band Infrastructure Management
The OM2224-24E provides dedicated out-of-band (OOB) access to routers, switches, firewalls, servers, UPS systems and other critical infrastructure. By maintaining an independent management path, administrators can troubleshoot and recover devices when the primary network is unavailable.
Key benefits include:
- 24 RJ45 serial console ports
- Secure out-of-band management
- Independent management network for disaster recovery
- Remote BIOS and console access
- Zero-touch provisioning and deployment
- Centralised management with Opengear Lighthouse
- Enterprise-grade security and encrypted remote access
Built for Enterprise Network Resilience
Designed for always-on infrastructure, the OM2224-24E allows IT teams to automate routine operational tasks while maintaining secure access to distributed sites.
Features include:
- Automated remediation using embedded automation tools
- Role-based user authentication
- SSH, HTTPS and VPN secure management
- Event monitoring and alerting
- Remote power management integration
- Configuration backup and recovery
- Support for modern enterprise authentication services
Simplified Remote Management
Whether managing a single equipment room or thousands of remote locations, the OM2224-24E reduces operational costs by eliminating unnecessary site visits while improving uptime.
Ideal applications include:
- Enterprise branch networks
- Data centres
- Colocation facilities
- Industrial networking
- Utilities
- Telecommunications providers
- Financial services
- Government infrastructure
Technical Specifications
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Specification |
Details |
|---|---|
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Model |
Opengear OM2224-24E |
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Product Family |
Operations Manager |
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Serial Console Ports |
24 × RJ45 RS-232 |
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Network Interfaces |
Dual Gigabit Ethernet |
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USB Ports |
Yes |
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Out-of-Band Management |
Yes |
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Remote Console Access |
SSH, Web UI |
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Security |
VPN, HTTPS, SSH, Role-Based Access Control |
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Automation |
Embedded automation and scripting |
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Centralised Management |
Opengear Lighthouse compatible |
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Authentication |
TACACS+, RADIUS, LDAP, Active Directory support |
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Logging & Monitoring |
Syslog, event monitoring, alerts |
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Form Factor |
1RU Rackmount |
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Power |
Dual AC power inputs (model dependent) |
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Operating Environment |
Enterprise data centre and remote site deployment |
Why Choose the Opengear OM2224-24E?
The Opengear OM2224-24E combines secure remote access, intelligent automation, and resilient out-of-band management into a single enterprise appliance. It helps organisations minimise downtime, accelerate troubleshooting, and securely manage critical IT infrastructure from anywhere.
Its scalable architecture makes it an ideal solution for organisations seeking to improve network resilience while reducing operational costs and response times.
