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The Opengear CM series console servers provide out-of-band (OOB) management<\/a> of data center infrastructure so that network administrators can access and control remote equipment from one centralized interface. Like other OOB serial consoles, the CM series gives admins an alternative path to remote infrastructure that doesn\u2019t rely on the production LAN, WAN, or ISP network.<\/p>\n The CM7100 series is EOL as of the 31st of March, 2023, with an end-of-sale date of the 30th of September 2023 – click here<\/a> to see a full list of affected product SKUs.<\/p>\n Opengear\u2019s recommended replacement is the CM8100. Like the 7100, this is a traditional console server solution, which means it has gaps in its OOB capabilities due to vendor lock-in, limited automation support, and a lack of hardware security.<\/p>\n In this blog, we\u2019ll discuss Opengear\u2019s replacement solution as well as Opengear alternatives that deliver greater availability, functionality, and security.<\/p>\n Disclaimer: This comparison was written by a 3rd party in collaboration with ZPE Systems using data gathered from publicly available data sheets and admin guides, as of 4\/28\/2023.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Please email us if you have corrections or edits, or want to review additional attributes: Matrix@zpesystems.com<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n