Connected directly to the server, Spider guarantees non-blocked access from any web browser, anywhere, at any
time! More cost-effective than traditional KVM, it provides one of the lowest "cost-per-remote-user" server
management solutions available. And no client software or external power supply is required. Amazingly scalable,
Spiders can be easily daisy-chained together using Lantronix SwitchPort+™ integrated Ethernet switch technology.
This provides an economical and highly flexible solution in environments where numerous cable drops and distance
limitations can be a challenge when adding servers.
Access Servers Anytime, from Anywhere
KVM over IP switches are a valuable part of an effective infrastructure management strategy, enabling administrators
to gain BIOS-level access to servers, perform maintenance and solve problems from virtually anywhere at a
moment's notice, regardless of location. However, the cable distance limitation between servers and a KVM switch
present a problem. In a "distributed IT" environment a better solution is needed.
Lantronix Spider provides secure KVM access to servers over a standard IP network. It does not have the cable-
length restrictions inherent with computer interface modules (CIMs) and current CAT5 KVM switches. Servers can be
across the room or across the globe! Video degradation is not a factor, and additional cable drops are not necessary.
Fully Secure, Non-Blocked Remote Access
Lantronix Spider provides continuous availability to servers with 1:1 non-blocked access. This allows administrators
to have guaranteed access to mission critical servers, regardless of how many of them need remote access. In other
words, administrators are not locked in to a fixed number of remote users. And adding more remote users is simple
and cost effective, just add another Spider!
Additionally with Spider, you can add remote IP users one server port at a time, rather than adding another switch
that provides costly, pre-defined multiples. And there is no single point of failure with Spider deployments. If a unit is
disabled, you lose access to just one server and the Spider is easily replaced.
Small Size, Big Performance, and No External Power Required
This unique Lantronix innovation is a fully-integrated, digital IP-based KVM switch. And it has all the capabilities of a
traditional KVM switch, all in a miniaturized, zero-footprint package! About the size of a small chalkboard eraser and
weighing about 6 oz., Spider does not consume any valuable rack space and is light enough to be cable-supported
from the back of a server.
Available in USB and PS2 models, the unique low-power design enables Spider to be powered directly from the
attached server, with no external power supply required. A redundant power supply option is available.
In cases where the target server cannot supply enough power to Spider, or power is not persistent through reboots,
the optional power supply may be required.
The Ultimate in Flexibility and Scalability
Spider's unique dual-Ethernet port design takes advantage of Lantronix SwitchPort+ integrated Ethernet switch
technology. SwitchPort+ enables flexible, cost-effective add-as-you-grow scalability by cascading multiple units
together through a single Ethernet connection. This allows all OOB interfaces to be accessed from one IP connection
with superior video quality and exceptional mouse tracking performance. Best of all, it requires no client software.
As part of the Lantronix family of products, Spiders can be easily integrated into a total remote OOB management
strategy including serial console management (award-winning Lantronix SLC), remote power management (Lantronix
SLP), and consolidated management access including auto-discovery, access control and logical device grouping
(Lantronix SLM).
It's also an ideal complement to a traditional KVM switch. By adding a Spider to the local port of an existing analog
KVM switch, administrators gain all the advantages of remote access without having to replace their current
equipment.
