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Opengear ACM7008-2-GLB Advanced Console Manager – ACM7000 Resilience Gateway Series

The Opengear ACM7008-2-GLB Advanced Console Manager is a compact out-of-band management appliance from the Opengear ACM7000 Resilience Gateway Series, providing secure remote access, console management, automation, and resilient infrastructure control for distributed IT environments. Featuring eight serial console ports, dual Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, and global power support, it is designed for branch offices, edge locations, and remote sites requiring reliable access to critical infrastructure during network outages.

Secure Out-of-Band Management for Remote Infrastructure

The ACM7008-2-GLB provides a dedicated management platform that enables administrators to securely access, troubleshoot, and recover network infrastructure independently from the production network.

Key features include:

• 8 × RJ45 RS-232 serial console ports
• Secure out-of-band (OOB) management
• Dual Gigabit Ethernet management interfaces
• Remote console access for routers, switches, firewalls, servers, and other network devices
• Independent management connectivity separate from production networks
• Secure encrypted remote administration
• Compact appliance design for branch and edge deployments

The increased eight-port console capacity makes the ACM7008-2-GLB ideal for locations requiring management access to multiple network devices from a single resilient platform.

ACM7000 Resilience Gateway Series

The Opengear ACM7000 Resilience Gateway Series provides secure, scalable, and reliable remote infrastructure management for distributed IT environments. Designed for business continuity, the ACM7000 Series enables organisations to maintain access to critical systems during WAN failures, network outages, and remote support scenarios.

The ACM7000 Series enables:

• Secure remote access to critical infrastructure
• Resilient management connectivity
• Remote device provisioning and configuration
• Centralised visibility across distributed deployments
• Reduced operational costs through remote troubleshooting
• Improved uptime for branch and edge networks

Eight-Port Console Management for Distributed Infrastructure

The ACM7008-2-GLB expands on the ACM7000 platform with eight dedicated serial console connections, providing flexible management access for environments with multiple routers, switches, firewalls, or other serial-enabled devices.

Features include:

• 8 × Cisco-compatible RJ45 serial console ports
• Serial communication speeds from 50 to 230,400 bps
• Multiple concurrent console sessions
• Built-in web terminal access
• SSH access directly to connected consoles
• Console event logging and monitoring
• Remote power management integration

Flexible Ethernet Connectivity

The ACM7008-2-GLB includes dual Gigabit Ethernet interfaces to provide flexible deployment options for resilient management connectivity.

Features include:

• 2 × 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports
• Ethernet redundancy and failover capabilities
• IPv6 support
• Secure management network connectivity
• Flexible integration into enterprise and remote site architectures

Intelligent Automation and Enterprise Security

The ACM7008-2-GLB combines secure remote access with automation capabilities that help IT teams improve operational efficiency and reduce downtime.

Features include:

• Automated workflows and scripting
• Zero-touch provisioning support
• Configuration backup and recovery
• Event monitoring and alerting
• Secure SSH and HTTPS access
• VPN connectivity
• Role-based access control
• TACACS+, RADIUS, LDAP and Active Directory authentication
• Integration with Opengear Lighthouse management solutions

Environmental Monitoring and Remote Control

The ACM7008-2-GLB includes integrated monitoring capabilities to support remote infrastructure management.

Features include:

• 2 × digital I/O ports
• 2 × high-voltage digital outputs
• Support for external sensors and alerting devices
• Remote monitoring of environmental conditions
• Integration with automated response workflows

Opengear Support Licence Requirement

Note. All Opengear deployments require a support license, meaning a support option must be included with every new hardware purchase.

Foundation Support delivers day-to-day assurance with regional coverage and advanced hardware replacement.

Premium Support adds 24×7 global coverage, priority escalation, and expert services for complex environments.

Existing Customers: When Foundation or Premium is purchased for any new device, all existing devices under original warranty automatically upgrade at no additional cost for the remainder of the existing term.

Ideal Applications

The Opengear ACM7008-2-GLB is ideal for organisations requiring secure and resilient remote management across distributed infrastructure, including:

• Enterprise branch offices
• Data centres
• Managed service providers
• Telecommunications environments
• Industrial networks
• Utilities
• Remote infrastructure sites
• Network operations centres
• Edge computing deployments
• Multi-site enterprise networks

Technical Specifications

Why Choose the Opengear ACM7008-2-GLB?

The Opengear ACM7008-2-GLB Advanced Console Manager delivers secure out-of-band management, eight-port serial console access, automation, and resilient Ethernet connectivity in a compact appliance designed for distributed IT environments.

As part of the ACM7000 Resilience Gateway Series, it helps organisations maintain uptime, reduce operational costs, simplify remote support, and securely manage critical infrastructure from anywhere.