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How to setup USB dongles to VM ESXi 4.1?
We are running VMware ESXi 4.1 and are slowing processing some of our Servers to VM. One of the Servers use a USB key for the license for the program and database. I have installed the USB feature on the ESXi console for that Server, however the Server doesn't recognize it. I have rebooted it but still no go.
Did a little research and it looks like we may have to use a Networked USB Hub (http://www.digi.com/products/usb/anywhereusb.jsp#overview). Does that sound right?
Thanks
Did a little research and it looks like we may have to use a Networked USB Hub (http://www.digi.com/products/usb/anywhereusb.jsp#overview). Does that sound right?
Thanks
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Andrew Hancock (VMware vExpert PRO / EE Fellow/British Beekeeper)
This software allows you to share USB devices over a network, just like a printer share etc install the server software on the physical server, and client software in the vm.
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Typo above -> "VMware has limited USB capability in its hypervisor still, even though *they* have added it." :) (sorry)
BTW...I use Digi's product for our UPS solution and it works great; it's pretty easy to setup and use.
~coolsport00
BTW...I use Digi's product for our UPS solution and it works great; it's pretty easy to setup and use.
~coolsport00
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Were evaluating both Digi Anywhere as well as Fabula Tech.
Thanks all! :)
Thanks all! :)