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deep08
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USB device is not detected in VM

Hi Sir,

I am trying to connect usb device using  vsphere client but not able to connect, its status is showing no usb device. my vsphere client is installed on windows 7 and VM have window server 2012.

please look at this and help me

thanks

deep08

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DCSpooner
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first what version of ESXi and vSphere are you running?

next did you install the vUSB controller?

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deep08
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Hi

I am using vSphere ESXi 5.1.u1, and vCenter server 5.1.u1 .

and i have already install USB tool.

thanks

deep08

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DCSpooner
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so you have add the USB controller to the VM that you want to USB device to connect to (edit settings of the VM and add hardware)

what kind of device are you trying to connect?

you might want to remove the USB controller from the VM and add it again. i would do a restart of the VM.

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