Modern networks rarely stay contained within a data center. They extend across branch locations, retail sites, remote offices, and industrial environments, each one mission-critical and expected to stay online even when local conditions are far from ideal.
This is exactly where the Opengear OM1300 delivers its value. It brings secure out-of-band access, edge compute, and automation into a compact platform purpose-built for locations where space is tight, resources are limited, and uptime is non-negotiable. And as part of our Network Resilience Platform, every site can be centrally managed through Lighthouse®, with the ability to act locally the moment something goes wrong.
Purpose-Built for the Edge
The OM1300 is designed for environments where simplicity, reliability, and efficient use of space matter most. Instead of deploying both a console manager and a small switch, the OM1300 combines serial access and Ethernet switching in a single appliance, reducing what needs to be installed, powered, and maintained. With integrated switching, it eliminates the need for an external switch, simplifies cabling, and removes additional points of failure.
This streamlined design still delivers the performance edge sites require. The OM1300 includes:
- Double the processing power of our legacy model
- Integrated serial access for critical equipment
- 4–8 Gigabit Ethernet ports plus USB and SFP combo ports for flexible connectivity, with model iterations including 4 serial/4 ethernet ports (the OM1304-4E), and 8 serial/8 ethernet ports (the OM1308-8E)
- Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU, 4 GB RAM, and 32 GB flash, delivering up to 1.57x Python performance and 2.91x IPsec performance compared to the OM1200/2200
- A compact, fanless form factor engineered for branch, retail, and remote environments
For teams standardizing across distributed networks, that combination of performance and footprint makes the OM1300 a practical fit for nearly any remote site.
Automation Directly at the Edge
The OM1300 has robust support for automation using Docker and Python, among other common automation tools. The device can run scripts, monitoring tools, and custom applications directly on-platform, enabling local automated remediation without relying on upstream orchestration or additional hardware.
This native containerization gives the OM1300 an advantage over legacy console servers and systems that require add-on modules for similar functionality.
With automation built in, IT teams can deploy:
- Local monitoring
- Custom runbooks
- Site-specific integrations
- Automated recovery workflows
This helps reduce MTTR and improves operational efficiency without expanding the equipment footprint.
Smart Access When the WAN Goes Down
The most resilient edge sites are the ones that remain reachable even when the primary WAN fails.
The OM1300 supports our Smart Out of Band™ capabilities, giving engineers secure access to equipment during outage conditions. Through Lighthouse® or the local web UI, teams can:
- Reach devices securely
- Reboot or reconfigure equipment
- Diagnose issues without sending a technician on-site
Hardware crypto acceleration helps keep VPN sessions fast and secure under load, maintaining reliable connectivity throughout recovery efforts.
Reliable Reach Across Every Site
At scale, managing hundreds or thousands of distributed locations demands consistency. The OM1300 integrates with Lighthouse to provide:
- Unified configuration
- Consistent provisioning
- Consolidated visibility across all sites
Whether supporting a remote branch or a high-traffic retail location, teams get the same interface, workflows, and resilient out-of-band access everywhere.
Why Organizations Choose the OM1300
Across OM1300 materials and customer use cases, several themes stand out:
- It simplifies deployments by consolidating key functions into one compact device.
- It strengthens operational continuity with secure OOB access during outages.
- It reduces costs by lowering truck rolls and speeding recovery.
- It enhances edge automation through Docker and Python support.
- It scales effortlessly through Lighthouse central management.
The result is a platform purpose-built for real-world edge environments, bringing resilience, intelligence, and flexibility together in a small, deployment-ready footprint.
A Smarter Approach to Distributed Resilience
As organizations expand their distributed footprints, edge sites play an increasingly important role. The OM1300 gives these locations the tools they need to stay connected, recover quickly, and support automated operations without adding complexity or infrastructure sprawl.
It’s a modern approach to out-of-band management, designed for the environments where reliability matters most.
Schedule a demo today to explore how the OM1300 fits into your infrastructure plans.
