Opengear Infrastructure Manager

The Opengear Infrastructure Manager IM7200 is a state-of-the-art infrastructure management appliance designed to simplify and secure the remote management of critical network, server, and power devices across data centers and dispersed remote sites. Built for continuous availability, it acts as a trusted control plane for local and remote operations teams, delivering persistent access, automated remediation, and proactive monitoring to keep IT environments healthy, compliant, and productive. With Opengear’s proven approach to out-of-band management, the IM7200 empowers IT teams to diagnose, remediate, and optimize infrastructure from anywhere, reducing mean time to repair (MTTR) and lowering operational costs while improving security and uptime. This solution is ideal for enterprises, service providers, and remote locations that require resilient access to devices even when the primary network is unavailable.

• Out-of-band management that stays connected when primary networks fail. The IM7200 provides persistent, secure access to network gear, servers, and power systems through dedicated management channels. This enables IT staff to reach devices during outages, perform firmware updates, recover from boot issues, and reconfigure systems without relying on in-path connectivity. By decoupling management from data traffic, you gain reliable control even in adverse conditions, ensuring business continuity and faster incident response.
• Secure remote access with robust identity and access controls. Designed for enterprise security, the IM7200 supports secure authentication, role-based access control (RBAC), and encrypted management sessions. It enables administrators to manage devices remotely via secure VPN tunnels, SSH, and TLS-protected channels, while audit logs and event history help meet compliance requirements. MFA-ready integrations and granular permissions minimize risk while maximizing operational latitude for distributed teams.
• Automatic failover, multiple connectivity options, and resilient reachability. Opengear’s architecture emphasizes network resilience. The IM7200 can leverage multiple network paths, including LAN, WAN, and cellular connectivity, to maintain reachability to managed devices even amid WAN outages. This built-in redundancy enables automated failover, continuous monitoring, and seamless remediation workflows, so IT teams can react quickly without manual reconfiguration or site visits.
• Comprehensive monitoring and proactive alerting across network, server, and power infrastructure. The IM7200 collects and aggregates telemetry from connected devices, IPMI/Redfish sensors, SNMP traps, and syslog streams. It provides real-time dashboards, trending analytics, and alerting pipelines to your preferred SIEM or monitoring platform. With proactive health checks and automated remediation scripts, you can identify issues before they impact users and accelerate problem resolution.
• Integrated KVM over IP, serial console access, and remote power control for rapid remediation. This solution combines key capabilities needed for hands-on maintenance without on-site visits. KVM over IP allows operators to view and control servers as if they were directly connected, while serial console access simplifies boot and recovery procedures. Remote power control, when paired with automation, enables safe, scripted reboots and graceful shutdowns to restore services quickly and safely.

Technical Details of Opengear Infrastructure Manager

• Product family: Infrastructure management appliance designed for data centers and remote sites
• Model: IM7200
• Form factor: 1U rack-mountable hardware appliance suitable for standard data center deployments
• Key capabilities: Out-of-band management, KVM over IP, serial console access, secure remote administration
• Connectivity: Ethernet interfaces with support for secondary paths and cellular options to ensure persistent reachability
• Security features: Encrypted management channels, role-based access, and comprehensive auditing for compliance
• Power and environment: Remote power control and integration with supported PDUs to streamline remediation workflows
• Monitoring and integration: Centralized monitoring, event correlation, and compatibility with common NMS/SMNP environments

How to install Opengear Infrastructure Manager

• Unbox and rack-mount the IM7200 in a standard 19-inch rack in a secure data center or remote site. Ensure proper clearance for front-panel access and adequate cooling per the operating guidelines.
• Connect primary network uplink(s) and any secondary paths you plan to use for out-of-band reachability. Attach management VLANs as configured in your security policy to isolate management traffic from user data traffic.
• Power on the device and access the initial setup interface through the local console or the dedicated management port. Follow the on-screen wizard to configure base network settings, administrator accounts, and time synchronization.
• Configure security policies, including RBAC roles, MFA readiness integrations, and SSH/TLS encryption settings. Establish a baseline security posture that aligns with your organization’s governance requirements.
• Integrate with your centralized management platform or Opengear CMX to enable centralized monitoring, alert routing, and automated remediation workflows. Validate connectivity to managed devices, test failover across network paths, and verify remote reachability from a remote location.

Frequently asked questions

• What is the Opengear Infrastructure Manager IM7200 used for? It is a dedicated infrastructure management appliance designed to provide secure, persistent out-of-band access to network gear, servers, and power devices. It enables remote diagnostics, remediation, and maintenance, reducing downtime and improving control over distributed IT environments.
• What deployment scenarios benefit most from the IM7200? Environments with critical uptime requirements, remote or branch offices, data centers with limited physical access, and service provider networks where rapid remediation and secure access are essential benefit the most from IM7200 capabilities.
• Does the IM7200 support secure remote access and authentication? Yes. It offers encrypted management channels, RBAC, and is designed to integrate with secure authentication methods to protect access to devices and management functions.
• Can I manage devices across multiple sites from a single console? Absolutely. The IM7200 is designed for centralized management, with telemetry, alerts, and remote control that can be aggregated into a single pane of glass or integrated with your existing monitoring stack.
• How does out-of-band management improve mean time to repair (MTTR)? By enabling access to devices even when the primary network or power is down, IT teams can diagnose, reboot, or reconfigure devices remotely, dramatically reducing on-site visits and shortening repair times.
• What kind of connectivity options does the IM7200 support? The appliance supports standard Ethernet paths and secondary connectivity options, including cellular or other backup routes, to guarantee remote reachability for management tasks.