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First Edition, July 2015.

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Quick Installation Guide

Global Console Manager

GCM16  |  GCM32

1

Before installing this product, read the 

Safety Information and the Important 
Notices and Warranty Information 
document on the Documentation CD.

2

Connecting the local port

Connect your VGA monitor and USB keyboard 
and mouse cables into the appropriately labeled 
GCM16 or GCM32 switch ports. 

3

Connecting a Conversion Option cable 

to the GCM16 or GCM32 switch
Connect one end of a CAT 5 cable (4-pair, up 
to 150 ft/45 m) into an available numbered 
port on the rear of your GCM16 or GCM32 
switch. Connect the other end into the RJ-45 
connector of the Conversion Option cable. 

4

Connecting a target device to a 

Conversion Option cable
Connect a Conversion Option cable into the 
appropriate port on the back of a target device. 
Repeat steps 3 and 4 for all target devices you 
want to connect. 

5

Connecting network and remote users

Connect a customer supplied CAT 5 cable 
from the Ethernet network into a LAN port on 
the back of the GCM16 or GCM32 switch. 
Network users will access the GCM16 or 
GCM32 switch through this port.

6

Connecting to an external modem 

(optional)
The GCM16 or GCM32 switch may also be 
accessed using an ITU V.92, V.90 or V.24-
compatible modem. Connect one end of a CAT 
5 cable into the MODEM port on the GCM16 
or GCM32 switch. Connect the other end into 
the CAT 5 to DB-9 (male) adapter, which then 
connects into the appropriate port on the back 
of the modem.

7

Connecting a supported PDU to the 

GCM16 or GCM32 switch (optional)
Connect one end of the RJ-45 cable supplied 
with the Power Distribution Unit (PDU) into the 
PDU1 port on the GCM16 or GCM32 switch. 
Using the supplied RJ-45 adapter, connect the 
other end into the PDU. Connect the power 
cords from the target devices into the PDU. 
Connect the PDU into an appropriate AC wall 
outlet. Repeat this procedure for the PDU2 
port to connect a second PDU, if desired. 

Connecting the GCM switch

GCM16 or GCM32 switch 

(GCM32 shown)

Target devices

3

Ethernet

Telephone 

network

Modem

Local USB 

connection

IBM 

Conversion 

Option

2

4

5

6

Summary of Contents for GCM16

Page 1: ... into the appropriate port on the back of a target device Repeat steps 3 and 4 for all target devices you want to connect 5 Connecting network and remote users Connect a customer supplied CAT 5 cable from the Ethernet network into a LAN port on the back of the GCM16 or GCM32 switch Network users will access the GCM16 or GCM32 switch through this port 6 Connecting to an external modem optional The ...

Page 2: ...on target devices and connecting power to the GCM16 or GCM32 switch Turn on each target device then locate the power cords that came with the GCM16 or GCM32 switch Connect one end into the power socket on the rear of the GCM16 or GCM32 switch and connect the other end into an appropriate AC wall outlet Repeat this step for the second power cord to provide redundant internal power supplies NOTE Plu...

Page 3: ...o serviceable parts inside these components If you suspect a problem with one of these parts contact a service technician Rack Mounting Safety Instructions When rack mounting a console switch consider these factors Elevated operating ambient temperature If the equipment is installed in a closed or multiunit rack assembly the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment might be greater th...

Page 4: ...zontally in the 1 U rack mounting space NOTE The filler panel must be placed in front of the rack when the switch is mounted in the horizontal 1 U orientation 5 Remove the screws on each side of the switch 6 Line up the small holes in the long side of each mounting bracket 7 With a Phillips screwdriver fasten the mounting brackets to the switch using two 8 32 inch x 1 2 inch pan head screws on eac...

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