Hyper-V Server 2012 R2

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  1. ELinder

    ELinder MDL Novice

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    Thought to test Hyper-V Server 2012 R2. What I'm wondering is if there is any software that I can use to share usb port over the network?

    I know there is software that you can buy, but quite expensive for a home user. So maybe there is some software that are free or that you can get started in any other way =)

    I need to be able to share 6 usb ports.

    Otherwise, I get to try a
    [h=1]USB 2.0 to Ethernet Network Server Adapter with 4-Port HUB RJ45 Port[/h]
     
  2. sebus

    sebus MDL Guru

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  3. ELinder

    ELinder MDL Novice

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    What is the difference? the one I wrote about're to share usb over network

    4 Port USB HUB Lan Network Server Printer Scanner

    Features:
    -Brand New and High quality.
    -USB 2.0 Network Server that allows any networked computer to share a USB printer.
    -Compatible with USB 2.0 specifications, and is backward compatible with USB1.1.
    -Provides an auto-sensing Ethernet port that works with networks.
    -That unit also supports multiple protocols and mulitiple operating systems.
    -The built-in web management feature provides more convenience by allowing the user to configure, monitor.
    Requirements Computer:
    -CPU of 1.7GHz and above.
    -Minimum 512MB RAM.
    -Windows XP / Vista, Windows 7.
    -MAC OS Bonjour search for USB LPR Printer.
    -Available ethernet port in home/office network.

    Support Devices:
    -Printer or Multi-function printer with USB connection.
    -External USB hard drive, USB flash drive, USB memory card reader.
    -USB Speaker*, USB Webcam*, USB Scanner. etc.
    -*Some USB device require a direct connection for optimum performance.

    Specifications:
    -USB Server Utility Support: Windows XP/Vista, Windows7.
    -LPR Printer Support: Windows XP/Vista, Windows7, MAC OS X Bonjour.
    -Network Protocol: TCP/IP.
    -Network Interface: 10/IOOMbps RJ45.
    -USB Device Connection: USB 2.0 / backward compatible with USB 1.1.
    -Standards: 10/100M Base Ethernel TCP/IP, HTTP Server, LPR, Bonjour search, DHCP, Auto-MDIX, USB2.0 Hi-Speed.
    -Management: Web Interface, Windows Utility.
     
  4. Myrrh

    Myrrh MDL Expert

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    The device you're talking about has nothing to do with Hyper-V Server and would function independently on the network.

    If you are wanting to share the host's USB ports amongst the virtual machines, that's an entirely different concept.
     
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  5. ELinder

    ELinder MDL Novice

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    Now I understand. Two different ways but both works I think?

    tested sysnucleus in win 8.1 x64 and x86 but does not seem to work. becomes something wrong when I will try to share a ir receiver.

    Is no other program that has the same price? that might work?
     
  6. sebus

    sebus MDL Guru

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    I tested SN with USB dongle (required for licenced software in VM). Server part running on W2K8R2. Had no issues. Might want to ask their support.