Opengear IM7216-2-24U-DAC-JP Infrastructure Management Equipment

Engineered for enterprise data centers and distributed locations, the Opengear IM7216-2-24U-DAC-JP delivers resilient remote management with comprehensive environmental monitoring. This high-capacity, 24U rack-mount appliance is built to simplify complex IT operations, minimize downtime, and accelerate incident response through intelligent out-of-band access, automated failover, and deep visibility into the physical and network layer of your infrastructure. With a focus on secure, scalable, and automated management, this Opengear solution helps IT teams maintain service levels across heterogeneous environments—even in the face of network outages, power fluctuations, or environmental anomalies.

• Remote management and out-of-band access - The IM7216-2-24U-DAC-JP provides secure, always-on remote management that remains accessible even when primary networks fail. It offers integrated console server capabilities, virtual KVM, and multiple failover paths to reach BIOS, OS, and network devices without on-site visits. IT teams can perform remote BIOS-level configuration, system reboots, and lifecycle management across diverse devices, enabling rapid remediation during outages. With encrypted access via SSH and TLS, every session is protected, and administrators can enforce strong authentication, session auditing, and policy-driven access controls. The solution supports multi-network reachability, allowing out-of-band management over alternative paths, cellular networks where available, and secure jump hosts for layered defense.
• Environmental monitoring and smart sensors - Built to protect data-center health, the IM7216-2-24U-DAC-JP offers integrated environmental monitoring and compatibility with optional sensors to track critical conditions. Real-time data points—such as temperature, humidity, air flow, door status, and water/flood detection—feed dashboards and alerting systems. Proactive visibility helps operators identify hot spots, detect drift, and trigger automated responses like dynamic fan control, cooling adjustments, or containment actions to prevent equipment degradation. Sensor data can be streamed to SNMP traps, syslog, or REST APIs for integration with DCIM, building management systems (BMS), and IT service management (ITSM) workflows, providing a holistic view of both IT and facility health.
• High-density, scalable 24U rack-mount architecture - The 24U chassis is designed for large data centers and multi-site deployments that demand centralized visibility and scalable management. This architecture supports flexible port configurations, modular network and power options, and hot-swappable components to minimize planned maintenance windows. By consolidating remote access for servers, virtualization hosts, storage arrays, and network devices behind a single interface, administrators gain streamlined asset management, simplified cabling, and faster incident response. The 24U footprint optimizes rack real estate while preserving headroom for future expansion, dense port density, and integrated power management features critical for modern data center operations.
• Secure, auditable operations - Security is foundational to Opengear’s approach to infrastructure resilience. The IM7216-2-24U-DAC-JP enforces strong authentication, role-based access control (RBAC), and comprehensive session auditing. All management traffic can be secured with TLS (and SSH for CLI access), and the appliance includes secure firmware update processes to minimize risk during software changes. Audit trails enable IT teams to trace configuration changes, review access history, and demonstrate compliance with internal controls and external regulations. The device’s security model supports integration with SIEM systems, while alerting via SNMP traps or syslog ensures rapid notification to security teams.
• Seamless integration and automation - Opengear’s ecosystem is designed for interoperability with existing IT and data-center tooling. The IM7216-2-24U-DAC-JP integrates with Opengear Central for centralized monitoring, alerting, and policy-driven automation. Its rich API and scriptable interfaces enable automated remediation workflows, asset inventory synchronization, and custom dashboards aligned with organizational objectives. Whether deployed on-premises, in cloud environments, or in hybrid configurations, you can orchestrate remote management tasks, automate routine maintenance, and reduce mean time to resolution through well-defined playbooks and automation pipelines. The solution also supports standard IT management protocols such as SNMP v3, syslog, and REST-based interfaces to ensure compatibility with diverse management ecosystems.

Technical Details of IM7216-2-24U-DAC-JP

• SKU: IM7216-2-24U-DAC-JP
• Form Factor: 24U rack-mountable infrastructure management appliance
• Management: Out-of-band management with console server capabilities, remote KVM, secure CLI/GUI access
• Environmental Monitoring: Temperature, humidity, power, airflow, door status, water/flood detection (where deployed)
• Connectivity: Ethernet management interfaces with secure remote access; serial console ports and USB interfaces for local management and integration
• Security: TLS/SSL, SSH, RBAC, encrypted storage and firmware update mechanism; audit logging and integration-ready security features
• Rack Alignment: Designed for 24U rack installations to support high-density IT architectures
• Operating Considerations: Built for data center and remote-site workloads with robust reliability and support for high-availability configurations

how to install IM7216-2-24U-DAC-JP

Prepare your site by selecting a suitable 24U rack with adequate ventilation and weight-bearing capacity. Ensure you have a reliable power source with proper grounding and an exhaust cooling plan to maintain optimal operating temperatures. Unpack the unit and verify the rails, bracket kit, and cable layout included by the manufacturer. Mount the device securely in the rack, aligning it with standard 19-inch rack spacing. Connect the management network interfaces to your out-of-band network or dedicated management VLAN, and, if applicable, connect the console serial cables for initial access. Attach power cords to redundant or high-reliability power supplies and power on the appliance. Access the web-based UI or CLI through the default management address, and perform the initial setup: set administrator credentials, configure TLS/SSH security, enable RBAC, and adjust sensor thresholds for environmental monitoring. Update firmware to the latest revision and apply any recommended security or performance patches. Integrate the device with your central management platform (Opengear Central or equivalent), define alert policies, and set up automation workflows or playbooks to handle routine tasks or disaster scenarios. Finally, test remote access and failover paths by simulating outages and verifying that centralized monitoring and remote management functions respond as expected.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is the primary purpose of the IM7216-2-24U-DAC-JP?

  A: It is an infrastructure management appliance designed for secure remote management, out-of-band access, and environmental monitoring to support data centers and distributed IT sites.

• Q: Does this device support out-of-band management?

  A: Yes. It offers robust out-of-band management capabilities with secure access, even during primary network outages.

• Q: Can the IM7216-2-24U-DAC-JP monitor environmental conditions?

  A: Yes. It includes sensors (and supports optional add-ons) for temperature, humidity, power, airflow, door status, and water detection, with alerting and data export options.

• Q: Is the 24U rack height a requirement for deployment?

  A: The 24U designation reflects the chassis form factor and capacity; it is suitable for high-density data centers that need substantial rack real estate for multiple management modules and port density.

• Q: How does Opengear integrate with existing management tools?

  A: It integrates via APIs, supports SNMP v3, syslog, and REST-based interfaces, and works with Opengear Central for centralized monitoring and automation. This enables cohesive, policy-driven operations across dispersed environments.