CM8000 Console Manager with Smart Out-of-Band Management
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The compact CM8000 console manager is purpose-built for secure Out-of-Band Management in locations with a small number of serial devices or limited rack space. Combined with Lighthouse for centralized visibility and control, it provides dependable access to power, sensors, and critical infrastructure when it matters most.

  • Managed networking with VLAN and Routing support
  • IP based device management with Smart OOB™
  • ARM v8 platform supporting Python, Docker, Ansible
  • 4 or 8 port Serial Console Management
  • TPM 2.0 embedded physical security
cm8000
Console Specifications
Serial Ports
  • CM8004: 4 x RJ45 RS232 Cisco straight X2 pinout serial ports
  • CM8008: 8 x RJ45 RS232 Cisco straight X2 pinout serial ports
Interfaces
Network Ports 2 x combo ports - RJ45 100BASE-TX/1000 BASE-T or SFP
Local Console Port 1 x USB-C Console Port - X2 Pinout, default baud rate 9600/8N1
Managed Serial Ports RJ45 RS-232 X2 Pinout 50 to 115,200 bps
USB Ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports (for mass-storage, device console management)
Remote Access Dual Ethernet, aggregation & redundancy, Automatic Network Failover, Easy browser UI, IPv6
Console Management
  • Local WebUI has built-in web terminal for CLI access
  • IP alias for serial port console connections
  • Support for console event and keystroke logging
  • Alert on text pattern match
  • Multiple concurrent sessions
  • Centralized access to all serial managed devices from Lighthouse software
Power Requirements
Power Input Dual Power inputs, second available as redundancy
Power Adapter 1x Universal 110-240V AC to 12V DC external power adapter IEC 62368, UL, CB, DoE, VI, PSE, LPS certified
Power Consumption Less than 24W (82 BTU/h)
Cooling Passive Cooling - can be forward or reverse mounted
Physical Dimensions
Dimensions and Weight 8.66" x 7" x 1.75" - 2.7 lbs, 220 x 177 x 44 mm - 1.25 kg
Form Factor Compact - SFF 1RU half-rack width
Memory and CPU
CPU 1.6 GHz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 SoC
Memory 4GB LPDDR4 SDRAM
Storage 32GB eMMC
Environmental
Operating Temperature 5°C to 50°C, 41°F to 122°F
Storage Temperature -30°C to +60°C, -22°F to +140°F
Humidity 5% to 90% (non-condensing)
Environmental Monitoring Built-in temperature sensor
Security, Encryption & Authentication
  • TACACS+, RADIUS, Active Directory/OpenLDAP, with local fallback
  • IPSec and OpenVPN
  • FIS 140-2 compliant
  • Trusted Platform Module 2.0
Automation & Scalability
  • ZTP
  • Ansible
  • API based OS
  • Docker support
  • Python and Ruby
  • SNMP-Standard MIBs
Certifications
Safety IEC 62368-1:2023
Emissions 47 CFR Parts: 15B, ICES-003 Issue 7, EN55032:2015+A11:2020, EN 301 489-1:2019 v.2.2.3
Immunity EN 301 489-52:2021 v.1.2.1, EN55035:2017+A11:2020, IEC 61000-3-2:2018+A2:2024, EN 61000-3-2:2019+A2:2024, IEC 61000-3-3:2013+A2:2021, EN 61000-3-3:2013+A2:2021
RoHS EN 63000:2018
Other Agency Approvals KS C 9832:2019, KS C 9835:2019, AS/NZ CISPR 32:2015, VCCI-CISPR 32:2016, CNS 15936:2016
Warranty
5 years hardware replacement included. Appliance requires a minimum of 1 year Foundation Support at the time of purchase.

Available Models

Model Description
CM8008 8 x RS232 RJ45 serial X2 Pinout, 2x 1GbE SFP, 2x 1GbE, ARM 1.6GHz 4-core, 4GB LPDDR4, 32GB flash, TPM 2.0, Single AC
CM8004 4 x RS232 RJ45 serial X2 Pinout, 2x 1GbE SFP, 2x 1GbE, ARM 1.6GHz 4-core, 4GB LPDDR4, 32GB flash, TPM 2.0, Single AC

Package Checklist

  • Console Server CM800x
  • Rack Mount Kit (Part# 590054)
  • C14 Power Cable (Part# 440055)
  • A/C Power Brick (Part# 450048)

Opengear Pinout

CM8000 Pinout

Optional Accessories

Part Number Description
319014 Adapter - DB9F to RJ45 straight serial - DCE -For X2 Pinout
319015 Adapter - DB9F to RJ45 crossover serial - DTE -For X2 Pinout
319016 Adapter - DB9M to RJ45 straight serial - DCE - For X2 Pinout
440081 Cable Ethernet CAT6 High Temperature - 5' length
590054 Rack Mount Kit - Ears and Screws
590059 Rack Tray Kit - Convert to 1RU full-rack width
450045 External 60W DC Power Supply, 18-72V DC Universal input, 12V DC output barrel connector - IEC 62368
450048 External 65W AC Power Adapter, IEC-C14 inlet, 12V DC output barrel connector - IEC 62368

Warranty

Part Number Description
Included 5 year standard warranty
Select one of the following to include with the appliance:
OG-FNTS-CM8000-1YR 1 year Foundation Support for CM8000 - 8x5 Regional Support with Advanced Replacement
OG-FNTS-CM8000-2YR 2 year Foundation Support for CM8000 - 8x5 Regional Support with Advanced Replacement
OG-FNTS-CM8000-3YR 3 year Foundation Support for CM8000 - 8x5 Regional Support with Advanced Replacement
OG-FNTS-CM8000-5YR 5 year Foundation Support for CM8000 - 8x5 Regional Support with Advanced Replacement
OG-FNTS-CM8000-7YR 7 year Foundation Support for CM8000 - 8x5 Regional Support with Advanced Replacement
OG-PRTS-1YR 1 year Premium Support - Access to Premium Resources 24x7 and Advanced Replacements
OG-PRTS-2YR 2 year Premium Support - Access to Premium Resources 24x7 and Advanced Replacements
OG-PRTS-3YR 3 year Premium Support - Access to Premium Resources 24x7 and Advanced Replacements
OG-PRTS-5YR 5 year Premium Support - Access to Premium Resources 24x7 and Advanced Replacements
OG-PRTS-7YR 7 year Premium Support - Access to Premium Resources 24x7 and Advanced Replacements