Opengear ACM7000-L Resilience Gateway

The Opengear ACM7000-L Resilience Gateway is an advanced solution designed to ensure continuous network connectivity across various remote locations, including branch offices, retail spaces, and kiosks. This innovative device is engineered to provide cellular access even when your primary network experiences downtime, ensuring that you maintain an always-on connection to critical off-site network devices. With robust features such as Smart OOB™ for proactive issue management and Failover to Cellular™ for optimal WAN resilience, the ACM7000-L is the go-to choice for enterprises keen on enhancing operational efficiency and reliability.

• Always-On Connectivity: The ACM7000-L ensures that your remote sites remain connected, even during primary network outages, utilizing cellular access for uninterrupted service.
• Smart OOB™ Technology: This feature allows for early identification and remediation of potential network issues, enabling proactive maintenance and minimizing downtime.
• Failover to Cellular™ Support: In case of a primary network failure, the ACM7000-L will seamlessly switch to 4G LTE networks, ensuring that critical connectivity is maintained without any manual intervention.
• Comprehensive Port Options: Equipped with 4-8 serial ports and 4 USB 2.0 console ports, the ACM7000-L facilitates out-of-band management for a variety of network and server devices.
• Robust Security Features: This device meets PCI DSS 3.2 and FIPS140-2 standards, ensuring data security through SSL, SSH, a stateful firewall, and support for OpenVPN and IPsec.

Technical Details of the Opengear ACM7000-L Resilience Gateway

• Integrated 4 GB internal storage for logging audit trails and troubleshooting.
• Embedded internal temperature sensor for environmental monitoring.
• High-speed global cellular modem - LTE-A Pro for reliable connectivity.
• Digital I/O and high voltage I/O capabilities for increased flexibility.
• Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) for discovering and verifying attached devices on your network.

How to Install the Opengear ACM7000-L Resilience Gateway

Setting up the ACM7000-L is a straightforward process. Follow these steps to install your device:

1. Unbox the ACM7000-L and ensure that all components are included.
2. Connect the device to power and your network using the Ethernet port.
3. Attach any serial devices to the serial ports as required for management.
4. Configure the cellular modem by inserting your SIM card and following the setup wizard in the web interface.
5. Test the Failover to Cellular™ feature by simulating a primary network failure to ensure seamless transition.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the primary use of the Opengear ACM7000-L? The ACM7000-L is designed to ensure uninterrupted network connectivity at remote sites and branch offices.
• Can the ACM7000-L manage devices remotely? Yes, it supports out-of-band management for a variety of remote devices including routers, UPSes, PDUs, and more.
• How does Failover to Cellular™ work? In the event of a primary network failure, the device will automatically switch to a 4G LTE cellular network to maintain connectivity without any user intervention.
• Is the device secure for sensitive data? Absolutely, the ACM7000-L complies with various security standards, ensuring data integrity with built-in firewalls and VPN support.
• What kind of alerts can I receive from the ACM7000-L? You can configure environmental and physical sensor alarms via SMS, SNMP, or email to receive real-time notifications on device statuses.