USB-Over-IP

Industry Leading USB Connectivity

More Speed, More Power and More Security

Strategies To Improve Security Posture and Agility at the Edge
Speed

Maximize USB-Over-Network Speed

Digi AnywhereUSB Plus uses USB 3.1 gen 1 Type A ports. While directly connected USB devices can reach speeds of up to 5 Gbps, due to the AnywhereUSB protocol and IP network constraints, AnywhereUSB Plus performance will be slower. To maximize performance, use USB cables rated for USB 3.1 or higher, and connect devices directly to AnywhereUSB Plus, avoiding intermediate hubs.

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Secure

Industry-Leading USB Hub Security

The TLS certificate-based security of Digi AnywhereUSB Plus is uniquely encrypted to protect sensitive financial, personal and technical data across a network. Plus, Digi TrustFence is built in, which enables industry-leading security certifications such as FIPS-140-2 and NIST for government and military, PCI-DSS for retail, HIPAA for healthcare and FDA for healthcare devices.

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Configurable

Many USB Configuration Options and Benefits

Digi offers the flexibility of 2-, 8- and 24-port models for both low- and high-density device management. Multiple USB hubs can be daisy-chained or interconnected to manage as many as 127 USB connected devices. AnywhereUSB Plus gives you control to access and assign specific ports or groups of ports at an individual or user group level to give different clients access to one or more smart devices.

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Flexible

Simultaneous Data Transfer and Charging USB Hubs

Digi AnywhereUSB Plus devices are flexible, fast and powerful — supporting simultaneous charging and data transfer in a range of demanding environments. The compact 2-port model and the 8-port model are desktop or panel mountable. The AnywhereUSB 2 Plus is available with an optional DIN rail mounting kit. The AnywhereUSB 24 Plus is rack mountable with two power supplies. Each model is upgradable to support LTE Cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity.

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Easy

Easy Set-up — Especially for Large Deployments

Digi AnywhereUSB® Plus provides an intuitive web experience to configure and manage permissions on a group or individual basis. And you can quickly group any number of devices and apply the same configuration to all of them for rapid deployment using the Configuration Manager tool included with Digi Remote Manager.

 

Connect USB peripheral devices anywhere on a Local Area Network (LAN) via Ethernet or Wi-Fi without a locally-attached host computer

 

Digi AnywhereUSB® Plus brings secure, flexible and scalable USB 3.1 multiport connectivity for USB devices connected from remote or virtualized hosts. These USB hubs provide secure, robust connectivity between peripheral devices and a PC without the physical proximity constraints typically associated with USB devices.

Protect the host PC, and your network, by moving the PC into a more secure and environmentally protected location while allowing AnywhereUSB Plus to extend connectivity to peripheral devices.

Key applications include:

  • Kiosks
  • Warehouse logistics
  • Retail Point of Sale (POS)
  • Retail tracking scanners
  • Restaurant kitchens
  • Manufacturing lines
  • Software license key fob management

USB Connectivity Anywhere

Rapidly deploy, configure, secure and manage devices at any distance

IoT business automation requires communication with various IT assets and peripherals located across an enterprise. Digi AnywhereUSB® Plus remote USB hubs give users the simplest and most direct connection options for existing equipment with a variety of USB 3.1 Gen 1 port options.

All models have Gigabit Ethernet support. 8- and 24-port models support 10 GB Ethernet with the option to use SFP+ connectors for fiber network connectivity. The 24-port models support dual Ethernet or dual SFP+ and optional Ethernet bonding for higher speeds and/or failover redundancy. Wi-Fi versions of the 8- and 24-port models are also available, providing Wi-Fi client or access point connectivity.

Digi AnywhereUSB 24 Plus is rack mountable with 24 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, while AnywhereUSB 8 Plus is desktop or rack mountable (with included rack ears) and AnywhereUSB 2 Plus is desktop or panel mountable with eight or two ports, respectively, and support for Gigabit Ethernet. For enterprise and industrial customers who need remote or local USB ports and the higher speeds of USB 3.1 Gen 1 and Gigabit/10 Gigabit Ethernet, Digi AnywhereUSB Plus products give you an industry-leading connectivity solution.

Digi AnywhereUSB Plus provides a consistent, secure and cost-effective way to verify that your IoT infrastructure is configured correctly and fully operational as it continues to expand. It allows for flexible methods to test, provision, confirm and resolve any connectivity issues related to scaled deployments of IoT devices. Digi AnywhereUSB® Plus lets you readily manage a large volume of USB devices with minimal effort.

Increase Security Posture and Agility

As a network of USB IoT devices expands, the risk of cyber attacks increases. Network engineers need to take proactive measures to increase the security posture of their network. AnywhereUSB Plus coupled with Digi Remote Manager® protects your peripheral devices and gives you the security agility needed to keep your networks safe.

Deploy & Manage USB Devices Over IP
Deploy and Manage USB Devices Over IP
Connect to almost any USB device, anywhere. Manage up to 24 USB devices over IP. Recharge or install firmware updates on barcode scanners, receipt printers, credit card readers, point of sale terminals, cameras, scales, monitors, in-store kiosks, security check-in stations, telephone systems, removable disks, license dongles and more.
Centralize Network USB Connections
Centralize Network USB Connections
Digi AnywhereUSB Plus remote hubs let you manage USB assets over IP, beyond the limit of USB cable distances. Computers can be centralized, virtualized or positioned in racks to reduce the amount of equipment in a work area, improve security, and streamline configuration and testing.
USB Hub With Flexible Connectivity Options
Efficiently Manage USB Hubs With Flexible Connectivity Options
Group USB ports within one remote hub to give different clients access to one or more of these groups of smart devices. Different users can then access only the equipment they need to work with, as they need it, without affecting access to any other devices being managed.

USB Over IP Solutions To Improve Security Posture at the Edge

Speed

Maximum USB Speed with AnywhereUSB Plus

Digi AnywhereUSB Plus uses USB 3.1 gen 1 Type A ports. While in direct connection environments these ports can achieve theoretical speeds of up to 5Gbps performance on AnywhereUSB Plus will be slower due to the nature of the AnywhereUSB protocol and the effect of the network.

To maximize transfer speeds, your USB cables should all be rated for USB 3.1 or higher, you should connect devices directly to the AnywhereUSB Plus and not add an additional hub downstream of the AnywhereUSB Plus. Also monitor the network connection between the AnywhereUSB Plus and the Computer that will access the devices to be aware of any capacity constraints on the network side.

Digi AnywhereUSB Plus is backwards-compatible with USB 2.0.

Secure

Security-Related Features in AnywhereUSB® Plus

The following features are built into every AnywhereUSB Plus device.

  • Unique password for each hub
  • Configurable network service port numbers
  • Secure access and authentication to the web UI and CLI
  • One password, one permission level
  • Selectively enable and disable network services such as mDNS, HTTP/HTTPS, and SSH
  • Encrypted access to AnywhereUSB® Plus traffic: Access to the USB-over-IP traffic is encrypted and authenticated by default and cannot be disabled
  • Protected by the Digi TrustFence® framework
  • Manage Digi AnywhereUSB Plus remotely and securely with Digi Remote Manager, a comprehensive IoT device management application
Secure

Connect USB Peripheral Devices Anywhere on a Local Area Network (LAN) Without a Locally-Attached Host

The following features are built into every AnywhereUSB Plus device.

  • Digi offers the flexibility of 2-, 8- and 24-port options (daisy-chain up to 127 USB devices)
  • Network-attached USB hubs easily connect USB peripheral devices to a PC from remote or virtual hosts
  • Ideal for connecting USB devices over the network in virtualized environments such as VMware®
  • Access and monitor USB and serial devices over TCP/IP connection
  • Supports multi-host connectivity for each USB port or group independently
  • Protocol support for HTTPS, FTP, SFTP, SSL, SMTP, SSH and CLI for web management
  • Remote management via Digi Remote Manager
Flexible

USB Hub Ruggedized for OT, Compatible with IT Closet

Whether you manage your enterprise operations, or you are responsible for network and device management, Digi AnywhereUSB Plus devices are designed to support the most demanding requirements.

Each USB expansion hub option operates reliably in severe conditions with a wide temperature range of 0˚ to 55˚ C (32˚ to 141˚ F) and 0˚ C to 40˚ C (32˚ F to 104˚ F) on Wi-Fi models

AnywhereUSB Plus models with 8 and 24 ports are software upgradeable to support Digi CORE® LTE Cellular modules and Wi-Fi connectivity.

AnywhereUSB 24 Plus is rack mountable with two power supplies and Ethernet connections for failover redundancy. The 2-port model has an optional DIN rail mount.

On-Screen Telestration Made Possible With Digi AnywhereUSB Plus

As the golfer steps up to the tee, the TV analyst uses his finger and a USB-connected infrared touchscreen to illustrate the challenges of the 14th hole. The graphics server is thousands of feet away. Considering the short-distance limitations of USB cable, ChyronHego turned to Digi.

“The Digi piece of our solution is relatively small, but it’s hugely critical to success in the field.”

Rob Rizzuto, Director of Field Operations for ChyronHego

Learn How

Increase Reliability of USB Devices in Harsh Environments

Harsh Environment USB SupportUsing Digi AnywhereUSB Plus helps keep your computer more stable and secure. Instead of placing your computer in a harsh environment like a commercial kitchen, Digi AnywhereUSB Plus connectivity lets you place the environmentally sensitive computer in a safe location such as the manager’s office or an IT equipment rack (Figure 1). Digi AnywhereUSB Plus software drivers are loaded on a remote computer, making the USB ports appear to be locally attached and allowing the USB device to be located far beyond the three or five meter USB hub distance limits. The USB-based printer, keyboard and monitor are positioned in the commercial kitchen as needed, but the main computer for the restaurant is safely housed in an office or secure closet away from the harsh conditions.

Increase Reliability of USB Devices in Harsh Environments

USB Dongle Server for Dynamic Access to Software Seat Licenses

Software with seat licenses can be managed by an accessible license file on a key fob or dongle required to run the software on a computer (Figure 2). Physically tracking license dongles can be problematic, as they’re easily lost or misplaced. By consolidating them in a Digi AnywhereUSB Plus acting as a remote dongle server, you can securely manage access, with each key available independently to users on individual workstations.

USB Dongle
USB Dongle Server for Dynamic Access to Software Seat Licenses

AnywhereUSB® Plus

Learn how to deploy, configure and upload firmware, control access to particular groups of smart devices, virtualize, manage, test, and even charge, tablets, phones, sensors, scanners or other programmable IoT devices…and do it all remotely.

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Specifications AnywhereUSB 2 Plus AnywhereUSB 8 Plus AnywhereUSB 24 Plus
CELLULAR
MODULE SUPPORT - (1) Digi CORE modem compliant socket
WI-FI (W300 Wi-Fi models only)
CONNECTIVITY - 2 x 2 MIMO 2.4/5 GHz: 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz or 802.11 n/a/ac 5 GHz
ANTENNAS - RPSMA 2 x 2 MIMO, 2.4 and 5 GHz, 3 dBi gain
SECURITY - Open, enhanced open, WPA, WPA2, WPA3; personal, enterprise
MODES - Wi-Fi client, Wi-Fi access point
SOFTWARE AND MANAGEMENT
REMOTE MANAGEMENT Digi Remote Manager® (cloud based)
LOCAL MANAGEMENT WebUI (HTTP/HTTPS); CLI (Console, SSH)
OPERATING SYSTEMS Windows®: Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10; Windows Server® 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server 2019
Linux®: Ubuntu® (LTS versions tested 18.04, 20.04, 22.04, 24.04), Debian® (LTS versions tested 10.13, 11.9, 12.5) and Red Hat®/AlmaLinux/Rocky (LTS versions tested 8.10 and 9.4)
PROTOCOLS Supports multi-host connectivity for each USB port or group independently
MEMORY 512 MB RAM, 4 GB flash (eMMC) 2 GB RAM, 4 GB flash (eMMC)
NETWORK
ETHERNET (1) RJ-45; 10 M/100 M/1 G (1) RJ-45; 10 M/100 M/1 G/10 G (2) RJ-45; 10 M/100 M/1 G/10 G
SFP+ - (1) SFP+ socket (2) SFP+ sockets
CONNECTORS
CONSOLE - (1) DB09M; RS-232 DTE
USB (2) USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type A (8) USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type A (24) USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type A
USB PORT POWER 1.8 A per port (simultaneous) 1 A per port (simultaneous)
PHYSICAL
DIMENSIONS (L X W X H) 118 mm x 74 mm x 30 mm (4.6 in x 2.9 in x 1.2 in) 260 mm x 160 mm x 44.45 mm (10 in x 6 in x 1.75 in) 450.85 mm x 255 mm x 44.45 mm (17.75 in x 10 in x 1.75 in)
WEIGHT 0.38 kg (0.84 lb) 1.58 kg (3.48 lb) 4.7 kg (10.36 lb)
STATUS LEDS Ethernet, 2x USB, power Ethernet, SFP+, 8x USB, power, fan, user, 2x WWAN (if CORE module is inserted), Wi-Fi (on Wi-Fi models) 2x Ethernet, 2x SFP+, 24x USB, 2x PSU, 2x fan, user, 2x WWAN (if CORE module is inserted), Wi-Fi (on Wi-Fi models)
POWER REQUIREMENTS
POWER INPUT 5 V, 5 A max 12 VDC, 12 A max Dual 100-240 VAC, 3 A max (dual supplies for redundancy)
POWER CONSUMPTION 25 watts max 98.5 watts max 157.7 watts max
ENVIRONMENTAL
OPERATING TEMPERATURE 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) 0 °C to 55 °C (32 °F to 131 °F); 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) on Wi-Fi models
RELATIVE HUMIDITY 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
APPROVALS*
SAFETY* UL 62368/60950, EN 62368, IEC 62368, CSA 22.2 62368-1
EMISSIONS/IMMUNITY* CE, FCC Part 15 Class B, AS/NZS CISPR 22, EN 55024, EN 55032
WARRANTY
PRODUCT WARRANTY 5-year
TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1-year LifeCycle Assurance with 24x7 Expert Support included
 
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Enterprise Software Description
PROTOCOL SUPPORT HTTPS, FTP, SFTP, TLS 1.2, SMTP, SSH and CLI for web management; remote management via Digi Remote Manager
SECURITY/VPN TLS 1.2, SSH, HTTPS
ROUTING/FAILOVER Ethernet bonding (only for AnywhereUSB 24 Plus)
OTHER PROTOCOLS DHCP

 

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