User guide

2: Overview
SecureLinx Spider/SpiderDuo User Guide 16
 One model with cable length of 58”
 Secure, full BIOS-level control of remote servers over an IP network
 Space–saving “zero footprint” package attaches directly to the server that saves rack space
 Flexible 1–port design allows growth
 Guaranteed non-blocked access to remote servers that ensures lowest “cost-per-remote user”
 Browser–based, no client software or special licensing required
 Virtual Media support allows local drive (floppy, CD, hard drive, USB stick) sharing with a
remote server or remote installation of an OS from an .ISO image
 Direct KVM minimizes the number of clicks to the remote–server console
 Built-in RS-232 serial port that can be configured for serial console pass-through or remote
dial-in access
 Ideal for distributed IT system environments such as small branch offices, campuses, test
labs, and server hosting environments
 Server-powered design - no external power supply required
 Lantronix SwitchPort+ technology allows Spiders to be cascaded or share a host Ethernet
connection
Functionality
The Spider captures the video output from the attached computer, compresses and sends it over
the network to a Java KVM console window launched by the browser or to a command line
interface on the user system, which displays a replica of the server video output on the user
monitor.
The Spider also uses Java KVM coaxnsole to accept keystrokes and mouse movements on the
user system; recognizes those intended for the target computer; transmits the keystrokes and
mouse movements; and emulates a physically attached keyboard and mouse.
Note: The Spider supports up to 1600 x 1200 resolution at 60 Hz if its hardware revision
is G22, G23, E21 or higher. If the Spider hardware is an earlier revision, it will only support
resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz. The hardware revision number can be found on
the Product Information Label as shown in
Figure 2-6.
System Configuration and Cables
Figure 2-1 shows the Spider system configuration, and Figure 2-2 shows the cable dimensions.