Lantronix Inc., a global leader in connectivity solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT), is set to debut its new LM4 AI-driven out-of-band management (OOBM) platform at Cisco Live, taking place from February 10-14, 2025, in Amsterdam. The LM4 is designed to meet the needs of smaller environments like ATMs, kiosks, and network aggregation points, offering enterprise-grade automation, security, and compliance features for industries such as healthcare, finance, telecommunications, and retail. This product is set to revolutionize network infrastructure management by leveraging artificial intelligence to provide more reliable and secure operations.
1. What is the LM4 Platform?
- AI-Powered Automation: The LM4 uses rule-based AI to automate network infrastructure recovery and mitigation, ensuring secure and reliable access even during network outages.
- Designed for Smaller Environments: Unlike traditional solutions, the LM4 is specifically priced and designed for intermediate distribution frames (IDFs), smaller environments like ATMs, kiosks, and network aggregation points.
- Enterprise-Grade Capabilities: Despite its compact size, the LM4 delivers powerful, enterprise-class features like secure remote access and automated issue resolution for network devices.
2. Key Features of the LM4 Platform
- Compact Design: With up to four serial console connection ports and support for up to 48 virtual ports, the LM4 is designed for use in environments previously considered too small or numerous for advanced out-of-band management.
- LMOS Software: The LM4 runs on powerful LMOS software, offering continuous monitoring, automated run-book responses, and the ability to store and automatically roll back configuration changes.
- Enhanced Security and Compliance: The system integrates with existing access controls and offers automated change management capabilities, improving both security and operational efficiency.
3. Standardizing on Out-of-Band Management with Lantronix LM Series
- Integration with the LM Series: The LM4 runs the same software as other LM Series devices, ensuring seamless scalability and centralized management across networks of various sizes.
- Lantronix Control Center: This platform enables businesses to manage all LM Series devices centrally, offering secure remote access, compliance reporting, and automated management.
- AI-Driven Network Management: Lantronix’s LM Series products enable enterprises to standardize on out-of-band management and implement AI-driven automation at all network points for enhanced resilience and reduced operational costs.
4. Additional Lantronix Solutions on Display at Cisco Live
- LM83X Console Server: AI-driven out-of-band management for 8 to 104 devices, designed to scale with network infrastructure.
- LM80 Console Server: A fixed 8-port serial OOBM solution with AI automation for routine IT maintenance.
- Lantronix Control Center: A comprehensive platform for managing all connected devices, offering security, automation, and compliance.
- EMG 8500: A secure Edge Management Gateway for remote locations and branch offices.
- G520 Series IoT Gateways: Next-gen LTE and 5G gateways with advanced security and device management features.
- X300 Series IoT Gateways: A compact, reliable IoT gateway solution with integrated cellular data and security.
5. Expert Technical Support
- LEVEL Technical Services: Dedicated technical support for out-of-band management deployments and a limited lifetime equipment warranty to ensure seamless implementation and ongoing success.
Lantronix’s LM4 AI-driven out-of-band management platform brings powerful automation and security to smaller and intermediate network environments, enabling businesses to enhance efficiency, streamline operations, and improve network resilience. The integration of AI-powered automation sets the stage for more advanced, scalable solutions in network management, making it a game-changer for industries like healthcare, finance, and telecommunications.
