USB device server that can use USB devices via the Internet

Silex Technology's "DS-700" is a USB device server device. USB devices that would otherwise be connected via a USB port / cable can be connected and used via a TCP / IP network.

From a PC (Windows / Mac) with the dedicated connection software "SX Virtual Link" installed, you can use a USB device connected to a USB device server as if it were a USB device connected to a local USB port. You can connect and disconnect USB devices from the SX Virtual Link settings screen.

Appearance of USB device server "DS-700" (Source: Silex Technology) [Click the image to enlarge]

feature

As long as you can connect to the USB device server via the network, you can use the USB device connected to the USB device server as if it were a local USB device.

インターネット経由でUSB機器を使えるUSBデバイスサーバー

Offering form

It can be used with any type of USB device, such as scanners / printers, webcams, and card readers. If you have a printer connected to the DS-700, you can use the DS-700 as a print server (LPR / RAW). For USB devices that require continuous and real-time data transfer, such as Web cameras (video) and USB speakers (audio), there is also an isochronous transfer mode that guarantees the transfer amount per fixed time by bandwidth control. Available.

You can connect to a USB device not only within the local network but also via the Internet via NAT (address translation) or VPN. Since you can use a USB device in a remote location, you can access the USB device in your company from a remote work environment and collect information from measuring instruments, measuring instruments, and sensors in a remote location.

Main functions

USB device server

A USB device connected to the USB port of a USB device server can be used via a TCP / IP network from a PC with dedicated connection software installed. It can be used as if it were a USB device connected to a local USB port.

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How to use

One of the expected uses is in factories, logistics, warehouses, etc. Obtain information on serial devices, various USB sensors, etc. in the factory via the Internet. You can connect to serial devices and USB sensors in areas that people cannot easily enter, such as factories and warehouses far away, including overseas, via the Internet.

One of the assumed usages is remote work. You can connect to a USB device in your company via the Internet. Also, if you install the connection software (SX Virtual Link) on the Windows virtual desktop on the cloud service, you can access the remote USB device via the virtual desktop.

Price / charge (excluding tax)

9400 yen

Announcement date

November 2, 2021

Offer start date

November 2, 2021