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SecureLinx Spider/SpiderDuo User Guide 24
3: Installing the Spider
This chapter describes how to install the Spider. It contains the following sections:
 Package Contents
 Installing the Spider
 Detector Installation and IP Address Reset
 Target Computer Setup
 Client Server Setup
 Network Environment
 Spider Power
For technical specifications of the Spider, see 2: Overview.
Package Contents
In addition to the Spider distributed KVM -over-IP module, the package contains the following
items:
 Null modem DB9F to RJ45 serial cable (30.48 mm;120 in)
 AC Power Cables (1830 ± 30 mm;72 ± 1.2 in)
 Mounting kit (see D: Mounting Bracket Kit)
 Quick Start Guide
Note: An optional external AC/DC power supply is available.
Installing the Spider
Consider the following factors when planning the installation of the Spider.
 USB Keyboard and Mouse Interfaces—Provides better remote cursor tracking. Some older
systems may not support USB devices or there may not be two USB ports available. In these
cases, the PS/2-interface model may be required. You configure either interface by using the
software.
 Serial Ports—Performs the initial configuration to setup parameters and connects to a target
COM port. It also allows remote users to Telnet or SSH to that port, eliminating the need for a
separate box to perform serial command line management. The serial port can be used for
PPP connections to the user interface so that remote users can use a modem or other serial
interface. It can be the primary network connection or a backup connection in case the primary
LAN connection is unavailable.
 Optional Auxiliary DC Power Supply (Redundancy)—Overcomes the loss of power when the
attached server goes down by using the auxiliary DC power supply connected to an
independent AC power source. The Spider will always have power regardless of the state of
the server.
 Ethernet Ports—Connects to the LAN. The Spider contains a hardware Ethernet switch that
connects to the external ports and an internal CPU. The first port is required for network
connection. The second port can be used for the following: