--- product_id: 733864838 title: "USB Device Server, 2 USB ports," brand: "silex" price: "NZ$55160" currency: NZD in_stock: false reviews_count: 5 category: "Silex" url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/733864838-usb-device-server-2-usb-ports store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # Network USB devices seamlessly with SX Virtual Link 2 USB ports for versatile device sharing Stable multi-user printer & scanner connectivity USB Device Server, 2 USB ports, **Brand:** silex **Price:** NZ$55160 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🔗 Unlock your USB devices’ full network potential — anytime, anywhere! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** USB Device Server, 2 USB ports, by silex - **How much does it cost?** NZ$55160 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/733864838-usb-device-server-2-usb-ports) ## Best For - silex enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted silex brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Smart Device Control:** Request Use feature prevents device lockout and maximizes team productivity - • **Virtualization Ready:** Compatible with Citrix, VMware, Hyper-V for modern IT environments - • **Robust Windows Support:** Seamlessly works with Windows 7 through Windows Server 2019 editions - • **Effortless Network Sharing:** Place USB devices anywhere on your network for instant multi-user access - • **Universal USB Compatibility:** Connect printers, scanners, flash drives & more without limits ## Overview The Silex DS-510 USB Device Server empowers professionals to share up to two USB devices over a network with rock-solid stability and broad Windows OS compatibility. Designed in Japan with premium US components, it supports printers, scanners, webcams, and more, while its SX Virtual Link software ensures seamless virtual USB connections—even in complex virtualization setups. Ideal for teams craving hassle-free device access and control, it transforms your USB peripherals into network assets that boost productivity and collaboration. ## Description The Silex ds-510 is designed to easily connect and share USB devices over a network. Now you can turn on your printer, scanner, disk drive, card reader, or almost any USB device on the network function. There is no need to connect directly to your computer, you can place your USB devices anywhere on the network, and multiple users can access the USB devices. Review: Works as advertised with my windows boxes. However, still waiting for El Capitan (MAC) support; Silex email that they are working on this issue with Apple, so a solution if forthcoming. Kudos to Silex with their communication update to users. Review: I've not had much success with other print servers, I tried a couple and they worked for a while and then stopped. This one seems very stable. I used it for a DYMO 4XL. Once your print driver is installed. You hook up power, hook up the wire from your router, and the USB from your printer and you're on your way. You need one last thing. Its SX Virtual Link Software. This allows it make your computer believe the printer is directly connected to your printer by USB, even though it is on a network. It will say available. When you click on the printer, it will say connected. You can also disconnect and make it available again if you want. Of course, no two computers can use the same USB port. To solve this problem, if you are on another computer (where you must also have the SX software setup), you click on the Request Use button. I have the release time for each computer set to release in 10 seconds. So, if someone forgot to disconnect the printer from their computer, you can disconnect them from your computer by clicking on request use. It works flawlessly. The one thing I couldn't get it to do was automatically disconnect from the DYMO after it was done printing, but the request use accomplishes it almost as well. Of course, the other approach is to disconnect each time you're done. But, here, one of us uses the DYMO all the time and the other rarely use it. So, it makes sense to stay connected for one and for the other to request use for them to be disconnected. If this continues to work as well as it has been, it will be the best print server I've bought. The request use button solves any concern that someone might not disconnect and leave and then you'd not be able to use the printer. If it automatically disconnected, it would be even better, but that could be the DYMO and not the unit itself. That might vary from printer to printer. To do all the setup for these features, right click your printer when it shows in the SX software and make changes to the settings under connect and disconnect. They will be fairly obvious. In short, close to perfect. I say close because it would be absolutely perfect if it automatically disconnected from the DYMO, but its inability is not enough for me to lower it to a 4 because of the many bad servers I have had from mainstream vendors on desertcart, including those rated as top rated.. Also, it's not all that inconvenient to disconnect and connect on each computer. Thought it would be. It isn't. The Request Use just makes that easier and saves you from someone who has forgotten to disconnect. It will count the 10 second down and you will see it is working. The default is 120 seconds. That's too long for DYMO which prints immediately though you may want more than 10 seconds if your printer might print for a while after someone starts printing. This is more expensive and maybe that's why it works better, a bargain given how much trouble I had with other print serves going on and off randomly. ## Features - Maximum compatibility with USB disk/flash drives, scanners, printers, MFP, camcorders, and sound adapters... Made in Japan with major US made components - Easily network USB devices with Silex Virtual Link software - compatible with Windows 7/8/8.1/10, Windows Server 2019/2016/2012(R1, R2)/2008(R2) OS - Seamlessly connect Silex AutoConnect equipped printers to multiple Windows OS computers on a network - Compatible with USB webcam or USB sound card that requires isochronus transfer mode - Compatible with virtualization programs like Citrix, VMware, MS Terminal Servers, Hyper-V ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00U9UDSH8 | | Batteries Included | No | | Batteries Required | No | | Brand | SILEX | | Color Name | gray | | Compatible Devices | PC, Mac | | Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (82) | | Date First Available | August 29, 2016 | | Item Model Number | DS-510(US) | | Item Weight | 10.6 Ounces | | Item model number | DS-510(US) | | Manufacturer | Silex Technology | | Material | Not Specified | | Model Year | 2015 | | Operating System | Windows 7, Windows 8 | | Product Dimensions | 17.78 x 15.24 x 7.62 cm; 300.5 g | | Total Usb Ports | 2 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** SILEX - **Color:** gray - **Compatible Devices:** PC, Mac - **Hardware Interface:** USB 2.0 - **Total USB Ports:** 2 ## Images ![USB Device Server, 2 USB ports, - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51FNAKBbCJL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by A***E on June 8, 2016* Works as advertised with my windows boxes. However, still waiting for El Capitan (MAC) support; Silex email that they are working on this issue with Apple, so a solution if forthcoming. Kudos to Silex with their communication update to users. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by F***L on September 26, 2017* I've not had much success with other print servers, I tried a couple and they worked for a while and then stopped. This one seems very stable. I used it for a DYMO 4XL. Once your print driver is installed. You hook up power, hook up the wire from your router, and the USB from your printer and you're on your way. You need one last thing. Its SX Virtual Link Software. This allows it make your computer believe the printer is directly connected to your printer by USB, even though it is on a network. It will say available. When you click on the printer, it will say connected. You can also disconnect and make it available again if you want. Of course, no two computers can use the same USB port. To solve this problem, if you are on another computer (where you must also have the SX software setup), you click on the Request Use button. I have the release time for each computer set to release in 10 seconds. So, if someone forgot to disconnect the printer from their computer, you can disconnect them from your computer by clicking on request use. It works flawlessly. The one thing I couldn't get it to do was automatically disconnect from the DYMO after it was done printing, but the request use accomplishes it almost as well. Of course, the other approach is to disconnect each time you're done. But, here, one of us uses the DYMO all the time and the other rarely use it. So, it makes sense to stay connected for one and for the other to request use for them to be disconnected. If this continues to work as well as it has been, it will be the best print server I've bought. The request use button solves any concern that someone might not disconnect and leave and then you'd not be able to use the printer. If it automatically disconnected, it would be even better, but that could be the DYMO and not the unit itself. That might vary from printer to printer. To do all the setup for these features, right click your printer when it shows in the SX software and make changes to the settings under connect and disconnect. They will be fairly obvious. In short, close to perfect. I say close because it would be absolutely perfect if it automatically disconnected from the DYMO, but its inability is not enough for me to lower it to a 4 because of the many bad servers I have had from mainstream vendors on Amazon, including those rated as top rated.. Also, it's not all that inconvenient to disconnect and connect on each computer. Thought it would be. It isn't. The Request Use just makes that easier and saves you from someone who has forgotten to disconnect. It will count the 10 second down and you will see it is working. The default is 120 seconds. That's too long for DYMO which prints immediately though you may want more than 10 seconds if your printer might print for a while after someone starts printing. This is more expensive and maybe that's why it works better, a bargain given how much trouble I had with other print serves going on and off randomly. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by P***E on December 12, 2016* Works consistantly across the network. Even with 3 devices. Within a VMware environment it needs to be launched from a VM console to connect to devices. ## Frequently Bought Together - DS-510 USB to Gigabit Ethernet USB Device Server & AC Power Supply - CyberPower OR500LCDRM1U Smart App LCD UPS, 500VA/300W, 6 Outlets, AVR, 1U Rackmount - CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD PFC Sinewave UPS System, 1500VA/1000W, 12 Outlets, AVR, Mini Tower,Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/733864838-usb-device-server-2-usb-ports](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/733864838-usb-device-server-2-usb-ports) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*