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Head to Head: Silex SX-1000U USB Device Server vs. Keyspan USB Server

Micah LaCombe

February 09, 2005

Introduction

Silex SX1000U

Silex SX1000U
Summary	USB 1.1 Device server with support for wide range of USB devices. Does not support USB audio / video (Isochronous) devices

Keyspan USB Server

Keyspan USB Server
Summary	USB 1.1 Device server with built-in 4 port hub and primarily printer, scanner and multifunction printer support. Does not support USB audio / video (Isochronous) devices

Silex SX-1000U			KeySpan USB Server
Pros	Cons		Pros	Cons
Supports up to 15 devices (via additional USB hubs)	Windows 2000, Windows XP only Hard to find Max Transfer Speeds of 12Mbs 1:1 device-to-host configuration Requires external USB hub to support more than one device Does not support webcams or other Isochronous USB devices		Built-in 4 port USB 1.1 hub Supports Mac OS X v10.2.8 and up as well as WinXP, 2000 Widely available 1:N (automatic) sharing for USB printers	Max Transfer Speeds of 12Mbs 1:1 device-to-host configuration Does not support webcams or other Isochronous USB devices

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