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4: Installing the SpiderDuo Device
Spider™ and SpiderDuo® KVM-over-IP Device User Guide 35
cases, the PS/2-interface model may be required. You configure either interface type 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 also connect to
the Power Control Unit (PCU) for use as an AC power passthrough. For more information, see
PCU Power on page 43.
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.
Ethernet Ports—Connects to the LAN. The SpiderDuo device has one port only that connects
to the LAN.
Local KVM Port—Connects keyboard, video, and mouse to the local client.
Perform the following steps to install the SpiderDuo device and configure the initial network
settings.
1. Plug the RJ45 cable into the SpiderDuo serial port.
2. Plug the DB9F end of the RJ45 cable into the COM port of a PC/laptop running a terminal
emulator, for example HyperTerminal. The default serial port settings are: 9600 bits per
second, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, no flow control.
3. Plug the power adaptor into the SpiderDuo power connector.
Figure 4-1 SpiderDuo RJ45 Port and Power Connector
4. Plug the SpiderDuo video, USB, and PS/2 keyboard and mouse (if applicable) cables into the
target computer. The blue LED SysOK lluminates and flashes to indicate that the SpiderDuo
device is booting up. Bootup completes within approximately one minute. The SysOK LED
stops flashing and remains illuminated. Connections for video, USB, and keyboard/mouse are
integrated into the SpiderDuo device.
RJ45 Ethernet Port
Power Connector