Redirect USB over network

[sadeghalmahdi]

Hi Guys

we have a 4 ESXi Server on Datacenter and some many of VMs used USB Dongle.

now when  one of server Failed and vm Migrate to another Server , vm not recognized USB Dongle.:smileyplain:

what is Your Idea to used a usb redirect to another Server???

if you know free apps or open source way is better for me:smileywink:

thank you:smileyhappy:

[HawkieMan]

http://www.silexeurope.com/en/home/products/usb-device-servers/sx-3000gb.html

The only real solution here is a USB over Ethernet server

For example like this one: http://www.silexeurope.com/en/home/products/usb-device-servers/sx-3000gb.html

[cykVM]

I guess those are software (copy/license) protection dongles. The main concern I would have in the first place is if the software accessing the dongle will recognize the dongle if it's connected via a USB to network adapter. Usually those dongles use some pretty weird low-level hardware access. So the software might not support this kind of network USB server.

I would start aksing the software vendor for a solution or at least what is supported and working.

[sadeghalmahdi]

There are also software solutions؟؟؟؟

I needs more this!!!!

[cykVM]

Take a look here:USB/IP Project

Or even here: USB Redirector for Linux - USB over IP - USB over Network - Incentives Pro

That's maybe worth a try but not sure if it'll work with your dongles.

[cykVM]

Thanks for marking the answers 'helpful', but it would be nice if you provide information about any of the solutions worked for you and which one you tested. Others might be interested in that...

cykVM

[vAMenezes]

Hello, I worked with a product called Anywhere USB, AnywhereUSB - Digi International for exactly this purpose, licensing dongles. It worked very well. I had 3 dongles plugged in there.

I would check with the application vendor first, but in my experience they didn't know what I was talking about...

You install an application on the server where the dongle needs to connect to, install some drivers, then just map it out to the port where the dongle is connected. It was pretty simple actually and worked very well.

[sadeghalmahdi]

One Of My Friend Suggest Application Usb over Network i still Not test but when i Tested Software Explain Solution

[Rebelinux]

I have several anywhere USB and it work really well. I use it to support license services from solidworks l, total control kmc, etc..

I really recommend the product.

[karthikelango]

Hi

Log on to the guest operating system as an administrator or using the root account and see if both the USB device and virtual USB controller is detected. You can use tools such as the Device Manager to determine the status. If the device is visible, confirm that the appropriate software driver is installed for that guest operating system type and that the device name is properly recognized. If a generic device name is listed or the device is listed under Unknown Devices then the device driver is not installed.

[RoertBobbs]

My idea is to use the software solution to redirect your USB's. For example, this http://www.flexihub.com/usb-redirector/ has a free subscription and maybe 20-minutes session will be enough for you.