Opengear CM8132-DDC – Console Server

Overview:

The Opengear CM8132-DDC is a high-density 32-port console server from the CM8100 series, designed for secure out-of-band (OOB) management and network automation in enterprise data centers and colocation facilities . This model is specifically configured with dual DC power inputs (designated by the “-DDC” suffix) for environments relying on -48V DC power distribution .

Network engineers and data center operations teams use this appliance to maintain resilient, remote access to network infrastructure (routers, switches, firewalls, servers) during primary network outages. The CM8132-DDC features 32 RS-232 RJ45 serial ports with Cisco straight pinout, dual 1GbE network interfaces, and supports advanced automation via Python, Perl, Bash, and Docker containerization on its 1.6 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor .

Deployment is in a 1U rack-mountable form factor with passive cooling. Security features include a TPM 2.0 module, embedded firewall, IPSec/OpenVPN, and AAA support (TACACS+, RADIUS, LDAP) . This unit is specifically designed for mission-critical data center environments where DC power is standard. It is not suitable for AC-only facilities or deployments requiring fiber uplinks (models with “10G” suffix) .

Key Features:

• 32x RS-232 RJ45 serial ports (Cisco straight pinout)

• Dual DC power inputs for resilient operations

• 1.6GHz dual-core ARM with Docker and Python support

• TPM 2.0 hardware security module

• 5-year hardware replacement warranty