[prev in list] [next in list] [prev in thread] [next in thread] 

List:       linux-usb-users
Subject:    RE: [Linux-usb-users] Desperately trying to solve my USB KVM problem...
From:       Alan Stern <stern () rowland ! harvard ! edu>
Date:       2006-04-26 15:01:55
Message-ID: Pine.LNX.4.44L0.0604261058390.5361-100000 () iolanthe ! rowland ! org
[Download RAW message or body]

On Tue, 25 Apr 2006, Mathieu Drapeau, Mr. wrote:

> Thanks Alan for the quick answer. I am very happy to hear someone that could help me on this issue.
> Yes it is a Avocent switchview MM2 KVM switch.
> 
> I was able to recompile the kernel with the USB verbose and here are the outputs of dmesg:

Here's the part where the trouble is:

> 2) WHEN I PLUG THE KVM SWITCH WITH K/M PLUGGED TO IT AND THEN REPLUG THE KEYBOARD TO RUN DMESG

> hub 7-4:1.0: USB hub found
> hub 7-4:1.0: 3 ports detected
> hub 7-4:1.0: compound device; port removable status: FFF
> hub 7-4:1.0: no power switching (usb 1.0)

The KVM device is lying about its capabilities.  No wonder it doesn't 
work.

For a more complete explanation and a patch to get things going again, see 
this email message:

http://marc.theaimsgroup.com/?l=linux-usb-users&m=112060060323260&w=2

Alan Stern



-------------------------------------------------------
Using Tomcat but need to do more? Need to support web services, security?
Get stuff done quickly with pre-integrated technology to make your job easier
Download IBM WebSphere Application Server v.1.0.1 based on Apache Geronimo
http://sel.as-us.falkag.net/sel?cmd=lnk&kid=120709&bid=263057&dat=121642
_______________________________________________
Linux-usb-users@lists.sourceforge.net
To unsubscribe, use the last form field at:
https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/linux-usb-users
[prev in list] [next in list] [prev in thread] [next in thread]