3: Installation; Package Contents; Configuration Planning; Redundant Power - Lantronix SecureLinx Spider User Manual

3: Installation

This chapter describes how to install the SecureLinx Spider.

Package Contents

In addition to the Spider distributed KVM/IP module, the box contains the following items:
Null modem DB9F to RJ45 serial cable
Mounting kit
Quick Start Guide
CD-ROM containing documentation and utilities
An optional external AC/DC power supply is available.

Configuration planning

Factors to consider when determining how the Spider will be used in an environment:
Keyboard/Mouse Interface
The USB interface is typically preferred as it provides better remote cursor tracking.
Some older systems do not have a BIOS supporting USB human interface devices or
there may not be two available USB ports. In these cases, the PS/2-interface model may
be required; note that for this model the USB or PS/2 interface keyboard/mouse may be
selected via software.
Spider Serial Port
The RS-232 port on the Spider is used for initial configuration of setup parameters, but it
can subsequently be used to connect to a target's COM port. The Spider allows remote
users to Telnet or SSH to that port, eliminating the need for a separate box to perform
serial command line management. Alternatively, the serial port can be used for PPP
connection to the Spider's user interface so that remote users can access the Spider via
a modem or other serial interface. This could be either the primary network connection or
a backup in case the primary LAN connection is unavailable.

Redundant Power

The Spider draws all of its power from the attached server, eliminating the need for
external power supplies. Note that if the server loses power, the Spider loses power as
well. With an optional auxiliary DC supply fed from an independent AC power source, the
Spider will always have power regardless of the state of the server.
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