Re: [Xen-users] In the process of deciding to virtualize, manyuncertainties

[kcobler@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Quoting "harry@xxxxxxxxxxxx" <harry@xxxxxxxxxxxx>:

> Hi and thx for swift reply.
>
> Yesterday I got a similar reply from the VMware forum. Here they stated
> that digi.com had a product called AnywhereUSB, which supports VMware
> servers. Looks like your link is about 50% less expensive :-)
>
> Question however remains, looking at the supported OS'es, does it support
> Linux VM's?. From the product information I see they support Windows and
> Mac OS. I need to pass through USB connection to a linux VM. Any experience
> there?
>
> Alternative could be to run XenServer, set up a Win VM, install a
> VMworkstation like software (Virtualbox,... or can XenServer be installed
> on top of a running Win OS?), and install a new VM (within the VM) so that
> USB will become visible. A cut and paste solution, but maybe worth while
> trying, if all else fails.
>
> Anyway, if you could confirm if you managed to use a Silex server in
> conjuction with a Linux VM, I would be very grateful.
I've tried the digi AnywhereUSB solution. It works on XP (limited  
support for Windows 2003 and 2008). Also digi had USB 1.0 device speed  
(they may have improved to USB 2.0 support). The digi device is  
controlled by one guest OS at a time.
That's why I found the silex solution that does support Windows 2003  
and 2008, USB 2.0 speed, and can have multiple guest OSes control  
individual USB device on 1 silex box.
Ken Cobler


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