IBM - 2019A1X - Lenovo BladeCenter KVM/Advanced Management Module

The IBM 2019A1X Lenovo BladeCenter KVM/Advanced Management Module is a chassis management module designed for BladeCenter environments, providing centralized KVM access and out-of-band administration for installed blade servers. It enables administrators to manage multiple blades through the chassis management plane, helping streamline maintenance tasks such as remote console access, monitoring, and controlled power operations.

For mixed IBM data center estates, this module is commonly deployed alongside BLADE SERVER platforms and can be integrated into operational workflows where technicians also maintain RACK SERVER infrastructure and related network equipment such as SWITCH hardware. For broader platform sourcing, you can also browse IBM refurbished hardware categories.

Key Features

Key technical capabilities and deployment-relevant characteristics for BladeCenter administration:

• BladeCenter KVM and advanced management module design to provide centralized chassis-level management for installed blades.
• Compatibility with Lenovo/IBM BladeCenter chassis environments (e.g., BladeCenter H and BladeCenter S families) to support consistent remote administration across supported enclosures.
• Remote KVM console functionality to access blade video/keyboard/mouse for OS installation, troubleshooting, and BIOS-level tasks.
• Out-of-band management capability to manage systems even when the host operating system is unavailable or network services are down.
• Chassis monitoring and alerting functions to help track health status and support proactive maintenance planning.
• Centralized user access control features to help enforce operational separation and controlled administrative access.
• Designed for continuous data center operation to support 24/7 management availability in production environments.
• Module-based BladeCenter integration to simplify service procedures by keeping management functions within the chassis architecture.

Refurbished Quality and Warranty

This unit is refurbished hardware, cleaned and tested by technicians before entering stock to help reduce the risk of hardware defects. Refurbished modules are a practical way to extend the lifecycle of existing BladeCenter installations, maintain spares for break/fix coverage, and control budget compared to buying new—while also reducing electronic waste.

All refurbished hardware from Direct Hardware Supply includes a one-year warranty from the date of purchase (batteries, tape drives and tape libraries include a three-month warranty). Extended warranty options are available on request, and we ship worldwide from Denmark for fast B2B fulfillment.