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Which USB to Serial device can I use with Solaris ?

Solaris Ready USB FAQ
Solaris supports Digi InsideOut Networks' devices and recently, KeySpan and Prolific chipset based devices' support were also integrated to Solaris. Keyspan and Prolific USB serial drivers are available in Solaris Express dated 2/2006 and in Solaris 10 Update 2 and later. PL2303 chip based adapters and Keyspan USA-19HS adapter are available as part of Solaris 10 Update 2. Keyspan USA-49WLC adapter is supported in Solaris Express dated 3/2006 and will be available in Solaris 10 update 3.

Can I use a USB serial device for console access?

Solaris Ready USB FAQ
Yes, but only Prolific based devices connected to an uhci controller are supported (ohci and ehci are not supported). this time, there are no secure USB commands to transfer data to or from a USB mass storage device. If you are concerned about USB security, please add the following lines to the file /etc/system exclude: drv/scsa2usb

Should I use Serial or USB for my connection?

Technical Support - Digitizing & Measurement Products - ...
Connecting the digitizer with Serial (RS232) or USB will be determined by the application software you are using with the digitizer. Please consult your application support for assistance.

Which USB devices can I use with Solaris?

Solaris Ready USB FAQ
This list is by no means exhaustive but attempts to cover as many USB devices as possible that are known to work under Solaris. Also, in addition to many new devices being introduced into the market each day, many may have undergone revisions or updates to their firmware or hardware even though they may be listed with the same model number or are no longer available.

Can I use a USB floppy on Solaris ?

Solaris Ready USB FAQ
Yes, but it will show up as a (very small) scsi disk. check /dev/dsk/c... nodes. There are no /dev/diskette nodes for usb floppy. Plug in the device and run rmformat(1M). It will show you the device node for the USB floppy. Assume it is /dev/rdsk/c4t0d0p0 (x86). # mkfs -F pcfs -o nofdisk,size=2800 /dev/rdsk/c4t0d0p0 # mount -F pcfs /dev/dsk/c4t0d0p0:c /mnt

How do I use my USB device in the lab?

UT Physics Linux FAQ
Before inserting your USB memory stick, please log in to the machine directly (not via SSH from another system). Logging in at the console will ensure that the USB memory device is mounted with you as the owner. It is safest to insert the device into one of the USB ports on the front of the computer (rather than those on the back or on the keyboard).

I don't have a serial connection on my computer, can I use USB?

Technical Support - Digitizing & Measurement Products - ...
Yes. A separate, Keyspan brand USB adapter can be purchased for your board. The adapter attaches to the end of the serial cable provided and then connects to your computer. The USB adapter can be purchased through GTCO or your local reseller.

If a USB device is supported on Solaris will it work with Sun Ray as well?

Solaris Ready USB FAQ
The Sun Ray implementation of USB drivers is different from Solaris implementation. Please download the SRSS 3.0 for the latest Sun Ray support for USB devices. For device support details check: http://www.sun.com/io_technologies/sunray/sunray0.html. Are USB 2.0 devices from Quatech supported ? Currently only USB 1.1 devices from Quatech are supported. The current Sun Ray driver does not support USB 2.0 on the new Quatech devices SSU2-100, DSU2-100 and QSU2-100.

What can I do about the error message "Could not find USB device"?

Chapter 3. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The exact error message looks like Could not find USB device (vendor 0x0000, product 0x0000). Make sure this device is connected to the computer You have to set up the permissions on your USB device correctly. See Section 4.3, "Setting up permissions for USB ports".

Can I use a USB-to-serial adaptor with my PDA?

OBDII ScanTool and SpeedTracer FAQs
Sorry, no. Today's PDAs do not host devices. They can only be slaves. Since our product requires a host, a USB adaptor won't work either. Currently we have no version that doesn't require a host.

Q19. Is it possible to disable my Fifo one my USB 2.0 serial device?

USB Serial Adapter FAQs by Quatech
Quatech has implemented a Low-Latency mode on all USB 2 devices. This setting can be found on the USB Serial Ports Advanced Options tab of the device manager. Each port can be set individually.

Can I use a USB-to-serial adaptor with your serial version of the product?

Total Car Diagnostics :: FAQ
AutoEnginuity has verified our product with dozens of USB-to-Serial adaptors (IO Gear, Prolific, Belkin, etc.). This adaptor can also be purchased from us. Note: Not all USB-to-Serial adaptors are made equal. We have tried some based on the FDTI chipset (Cables Unlimited), KeySpan, the "<10$ eBay unit", and Radio Shack are NOT compatible. We highly recommend getting any of the above or anything based on the Prolific-chipset from a reputable company.

NT: Is there an adapter for usb to serial or parallel so I can use usb devices with NT?

ARS Technologies Inc.
NT4 does not have usb support, and we recommend our users to use either Win 98 or Win 2000. We can offer support for NT4 only for large customers under special conditions for our devices- including usb to serial or parallel.

What is the maximum distance you can use with a USB device?

FAQS (Someting About Data Connections)
You can go 5 meters or around 16 feet from a computers USB port or from a powered USB hub to a USB device. Back To Questions

What do I need to use a USB 2.0 device?

USB Products
The requirement is similar to that of USB 1.1, but all components will have to be USB 2.0 compliant. A successful USB...

How can I use USB 2.0 device in Win98?

FAQ
Windows 98 default supports only USB 1.1. Install a USB 2.0 PCI adapter then USB 2.0 device still can work fine in Windows 98. Some device such as Micronet´s USB 2.0 adapter, it includes a USB 2.0 driver written by third party so it can work in Windows 98SE.

Can I use the USB adapter that came with another device with a non-USB controller?

The Control Center FAQ
Not only will it not work, you may damage your device. In order for a device to work with USB it must be compatible and have appropriate drivers. Some early releases of the Freestyle Pro and Precision Pro were not USB compatible; if it did not come with an adapter you are out of luck.

Why do I get the error message "Could not claim the USB device"?

Chapter 3. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The exact message looks like *** Error ('Could not claim the USB device') *** Could not claim interface 0 (Operation not permitted). Make sure no other program or kernel module (e.g. dc2xx or stv680) is using the device and you have read/write access to the device. You have to make sure that no such kernel module is loaded and that you have set up the permissions on your USB device correctly, such that you have (non-root) write access to the camera device.

Can I use a USB-to-Serial adapter with my serial Amazing Box?

Support: FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
the present time, we do not support any of the serial-to-USB adapters on the market due to major variance in their compatibility. There are a few Serial Amazing Box users that have used an adapter successfully, but it is a hit-or-miss guessing game as to which adapter will work with your particular computer’s configuration.

Q11. Is there a diagnostic program I can use to determine if my USB to serial adapter is working?

USB Serial Adapter FAQs by Quatech
There are several ways to go about testing the product. The easiest way for Windows users is to connect a Loopback on the Port and use HyperTerminal to test it. HyperTerminal is included with Microsoft operating systems. If you don't see it listed in Program Manager, you may need to install it from the Windows CD. RS-422/485 Loopback Instructions
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