Opengear Announces CM8100-10G-5G: Streamlined Network Management With 5G Connectivity and Scalable Out of Band Access
Opengear, a Digi International (NASDAQ: DGII) company, has launched the CM8100-10G-5G Console Manager with integrated 5G cellular technology. This new product enhances their Smart Out of Band™ management solutions portfolio, offering improved network resilience and management capabilities.
The CM8100-10G-5G features include integrated 5G connectivity with 10GbE uplinks for seamless failover, support for up to 48 serial devices, and compatibility with Opengear's Lighthouse® software solution and Smart Management Fabric. The system is designed to address the growing demands of AI, IoT, and cloud computing technologies that require low latency and high bandwidth connectivity.
According to Patrick Quirk, Opengear's president, this product represents a significant advancement in providing network management solutions that eliminate disruptions while enabling automatic failover to cellular for seamless access. The CM8100-10G-5G serves as the successor to Opengear's IM7200 product line.
Opengear, una società di Digi International (NASDAQ: DGII), ha lanciato il CM8100-10G-5G Console Manager con tecnologia cellulare 5G integrata. Questo nuovo prodotto arricchisce il loro portfolio di soluzioni di gestione Smart Out of Band™, offrendo una maggiore resilienza della rete e capacità di gestione.
Le caratteristiche del CM8100-10G-5G includono connettività 5G integrata con uplink 10GbE per un failover senza interruzioni, supporto per un massimo di 48 dispositivi seriali e compatibilità con la soluzione software Lighthouse® di Opengear e Smart Management Fabric. Il sistema è progettato per affrontare le crescenti esigenze delle tecnologie AI, IoT e cloud computing, che richiedono connettività a bassa latenza e alta larghezza di banda.
Secondo Patrick Quirk, presidente di Opengear, questo prodotto rappresenta un progresso significativo nella fornitura di soluzioni di gestione della rete che eliminano le interruzioni, consentendo al contempo un failover automatico alla rete cellulare per un accesso senza interruzioni. Il CM8100-10G-5G è il successore della linea di prodotto IM7200 di Opengear.
Opengear, una empresa de Digi International (NASDAQ: DGII), ha lanzado el CM8100-10G-5G Console Manager con tecnología celular 5G integrada. Este nuevo producto enriquece su portafolio de soluciones de gestión Smart Out of Band™, ofreciendo una mejor resiliencia en la red y capacidades de gestión.
Las características del CM8100-10G-5G incluyen conectividad 5G integrada con enlaces de 10GbE para un failover sin interrupciones, soporte para hasta 48 dispositivos seriales y compatibilidad con la solución de software Lighthouse® de Opengear y Smart Management Fabric. El sistema está diseñado para satisfacer las crecientes demandas de las tecnologías de IA, IoT y computación en la nube, que requieren conectividad de baja latencia y alta capacidad de ancho de banda.
Según Patrick Quirk, presidente de Opengear, este producto representa un avance significativo en la provisión de soluciones de gestión de redes que eliminan interrupciones mientras permiten un failover automático a celular para un acceso fluido. El CM8100-10G-5G sirve como sucesor de la línea de productos IM7200 de Opengear.
Opengear는 Digi International (NASDAQ: DGII) 회사로, 통합 5G 셀룰러 기술을 갖춘 CM8100-10G-5G Console Manager를 출시했습니다. 이 새로운 제품은 Smart Out of Band™ 관리 솔루션 포트폴리오를 강화하여 향상된 네트워크 복원력과 관리 기능을 제공합니다.
CM8100-10G-5G의 기능에는 10GbE 업링크가 포함된 통합 5G 연결, 최대 48개 직렬 장치 지원, Opengear의 Lighthouse® 소프트웨어 솔루션 및 Smart Management Fabric과의 호환성이 포함됩니다. 이 시스템은 저지연 및 고대역폭 연결이 필요한 AI, IoT 및 클라우드 컴퓨팅 기술의 증가하는 요구를 충족하도록 설계되었습니다.
Opengear의 회장인 Patrick Quirk에 따르면, 이 제품은 중단을 제거하면서 셀룰러에 자동 전환을 가능하게 하는 네트워크 관리 솔루션을 제공하는 데 있어 중요한 진전을 나타냅니다. CM8100-10G-5G는 Opengear의 IM7200 제품군의 후속 모델입니다.
Opengear, une entreprise de Digi International (NASDAQ: DGII), a lancé le CM8100-10G-5G Console Manager avec technologie cellulaire 5G intégrée. Ce nouveau produit renforce leur portefeuille de solutions de gestion Smart Out of Band™, offrant une meilleure résilience réseau et des capacités de gestion améliorées.
Les caractéristiques du CM8100-10G-5G incluent une connectivité 5G intégrée avec des liaisons montantes 10GbE pour une bascule transparente, un support allant jusqu'à 48 appareils série et une compatibilité avec la solution logicielle Lighthouse® d'Opengear et le Smart Management Fabric. Le système est conçu pour répondre aux demandes croissantes des technologies AI, IoT et cloud computing qui nécessitent une connectivité à faible latence et à large bande passante.
Selon Patrick Quirk, président d'Opengear, ce produit représente une avancée significative dans la fourniture de solutions de gestion réseau qui éliminent les interruptions tout en permettant un basculement automatique vers le cellulaire pour un accès sans faille. Le CM8100-10G-5G est le successeur de la gamme de produits IM7200 d'Opengear.
Opengear, eine Tochtergesellschaft von Digi International (NASDAQ: DGII), hat den CM8100-10G-5G Console Manager mit integrierter 5G-Mobilfunktechnologie auf den Markt gebracht. Dieses neue Produkt erweitert ihr Portfolio an Smart Out of Band™-Managementlösungen und bietet verbesserte Netzwerkresilienz und Managementfähigkeiten.
Zu den Funktionen des CM8100-10G-5G gehören integrierte 5G-Konnektivität mit 10GbE-Uplinks für nahtloses Failover, Unterstützung für bis zu 48 serielle Geräte sowie die Kompatibilität mit der Lighthouse®-Softwarelösung von Opengear und Smart Management Fabric. Das System ist darauf ausgelegt, den wachsenden Anforderungen von KI-, IoT- und Cloud-Computing-Technologien gerecht zu werden, die eine niedrige Latenz und hohe Bandbreite erfordern.
Laut Patrick Quirk, dem Präsidenten von Opengear, stellt dieses Produkt einen bedeutenden Fortschritt bei der Bereitstellung von Netzwerkmanagementlösungen dar, die Störungen beseitigen und gleichzeitig einen automatischen Failover zur Mobilfunkverbindung für nahtlosen Zugriff ermöglichen. Der CM8100-10G-5G ist der Nachfolger der Produktreihe IM7200 von Opengear.
- Introduction of 5G technology integration enhancing product capabilities
- Support for up to 48 serial devices improving scalability
- 10GbE uplinks for enhanced network performance
- Automatic failover capability for business continuity
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Insights
The launch of the CM8100-10G-5G represents a strategic move by Digi International to strengthen its position in the network management solutions market. Three key aspects deserve attention:
Market Timing and Positioning: The integration of 5G capabilities comes at a important juncture when enterprises are accelerating their digital transformation initiatives. With the growing adoption of AI, IoT and cloud computing, the demand for high-bandwidth, low-latency network management solutions is expected to increase significantly. The CM8100-10G-5G's ability to support up to 48 serial devices positions it well for enterprise data centers and edge computing deployments.
Competitive Differentiation: The product's integration with Opengear's Lighthouse software and Smart Management Fabric creates a comprehensive ecosystem that could provide meaningful competitive advantages. The zero-touch provisioning capability is particularly relevant as organizations struggle with IT staff shortages and remote management requirements.
Revenue Implications: While this product launch alone isn't likely to drive significant immediate revenue growth, it strengthens Digi's enterprise networking portfolio at a critical time. The network resilience market is expanding as businesses prioritize uptime and business continuity and this solution addresses key pain points in network management and failover capabilities. The timing aligns well with enterprise 5G adoption cycles, potentially positioning Digi to capture market share as organizations upgrade their infrastructure.
Opengear announces CM8100-10G-5G: Streamlined Network Management with 5G Connectivity and Scalable Out of Band Access (Photo: Opengear)
AI, IoT, and cloud computing are transforming how businesses operate. These technologies require low latency, high bandwidth, and always-on connectivity, pushing IT organizations to rethink how they deploy, manage, and secure critical infrastructure. When used with Opengear’s Lighthouse® software solution, Smart Management Fabric, and zero touch provisioning, the CM8100-10G-5G addresses these challenges by delivering a 5G-powered Smart Out of Band solution for fast, secure, and resilient remote network management.
The expanded solution includes several standout enhancements:
- 5G for network resilience: Integrated 5G connectivity and 10GbE uplinks deliver seamless failover, ensuring business continuity and minimizing downtime in high-density IT environments while streamlining everyday operations.
- Scalable and adaptable infrastructure: Upgraded with 5G technology, the CM8100-10G-5G safeguards IT investments by providing a highly scalable and adaptable network resilience solution that evolves with the demands of leading-edge technologies such as AI, cloud computing, and IoT.
- Optimized network management: Connect and control up to 48 serial devices, simplify cabling, and reduce operational overhead — giving network teams greater visibility and control over critical infrastructure.
Patrick Quirk, president of Opengear, stated, "Business continuity can make or break a business. Including 5G technology in our CM8100-10G series represents a significant step in our promise to provide a network management solution that eliminates disruptions while enabling automatic failover to cellular for seamless access. As demand for networks grows in complexity and the volume of data increases, the need for a fast, reliable, and efficient remote management solution becomes critical. Our latest console manager, the CM8100-10G-5G, is designed to empower our customers to meet these challenges head-on."
This announcement follows Opengear's longstanding tradition of enhancing product capabilities in line with technological advancements and customer feedback, ensuring that each solution meets or exceeds industry standards and customer expectations. As the seamless successor to Opengear’s legacy IM7200 product, the CM8100-10G-5G combines 5G technology with network management capabilities.
Discover how Opengear’s 5G-integrated Smart Out of Band solution can strengthen your network resilience. Explore the CM8100-10G-5G at www.opengear.com/.
About Opengear
Opengear, a Digi International company, delivers secure, resilient access and automation to support critical IT infrastructure on the First Day, Worst Day, and Every Day. Through presence and proximity, Opengear solutions enable provisioning, orchestration, and remote management of network devices through innovative Lighthouse central management software and a wide range of appliances. Opengear solutions are trusted by global organizations across financial, digital communications, retail, and manufacturing sectors. The company is headquartered in
About Digi International
Digi International (NASDAQ: DGII) is a leading global provider of business and mission-critical Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity products and solutions. We help our customers create next-generation connected products and solutions to deploy, monitor, and manage critical communications infrastructures and compliance standards in demanding environments with high levels of security, relentless reliability, and bulletproof performance. Founded in 1985, the company has helped customers connect more than 100 million things — and counting. For more information, visit www.digi.com, or call 877-912-3444 (
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