USB SUPPORT

[ckiser3]

I have a question on setting up USB to IP.  Has anyone tried this?  I have esxi 4.1.  We also use vmotion which is why i beleive that the USB to IP would be the best option.  Any horror or success stories out there?

[Troy_Clavell]

thread moved from Community Website Help to VMware ESXi™ 4

[MauroBonder]

Honestly, I have no experience with USB over IP. But first read this guide. It may be useful for you.

http://www.vmware.com/pdf/esx_anywhereusb2.pdf

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[cpekar]

Yes, we've used a usb licence key and a usb modem, in our environment.  You just need to get a AnywhereUSB/5.  We have two of them.

[DSTAVERT]

There are several manufacturers of these types of devices. I have used Silex devices and they have worked quite well even providing access across a WAN link. I would do a web search for the devices and check whether your USB device is specifically supported although I haven't found too many things that don't work.