Opengear OM1308-8E-C – OM1300 Operations Manager (8 Serial, 8 GbE Switch, Global 5G Sub-6 Cellular)

Overview :

The Opengear OM1308-8E-C is an all-in-one, compact Operations Manager appliance designed for edge environments, remote branch offices, retail locations, and industrial deployments. By integrating 8 software-selectable RJ45 RS-232 serial console ports, a managed 8-port Gigabit Ethernet switch, and an integrated Global 5G Sub-6 / 4G LTE Cat 20 cellular modem into a single fanless 1U chassis, the OM1308-8E-C delivers resilient Smart Out-of-Band (Smart OOB™) management and primary WAN failover without requiring separate switching or wireless gateway hardware.

Powered by an ARM Cortex-A53 quad-core 1.6 GHz processor with 4 GB LPDDR4 RAM, 32 GB eMMC flash storage, and an embedded TPM 2.0 cryptoprocessor, the OM1308-8E-C natively supports edge automation workflows including Python scripting and Docker containerized applications. Featuring dual nano-SIM slots for carrier-level cellular redundancy, NetOps teams can manage, automate, and orchestrate the unit remotely through Opengear Lighthouse software to ensure uninterrupted network visibility during primary WAN outages.

Key Features :

• Integrated Serial, Switching & 5G: Combines 8 software-selectable RS-232 serial ports, an 8-port GbE switch, and global 5G/4G cellular failover into a single platform.

• Global 5G Cellular Failover: Features an integrated 5G Sub-6 GHz / LTE Cat 20 modem with dual nano-SIM slots for automatic WAN backup.

• Dual Gigabit Uplinks: Equipped with 2 x combo 1GbE RJ45 / SFP ports for flexible wired primary and backup connections.

• NetOps & Edge Automation: Supports Docker containers and Python scripts directly on the appliance for local automated remediation and zero-touch provisioning.

• Enterprise Hardware Security: Integrated TPM 2.0 module safeguards encryption keys, system integrity, and secure boot operations.

• Centralized Orchestration: Integrates seamlessly with Opengear Lighthouse for unified management and cloud-based orchestration.

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