Preparing for Use > Connecting External Accessories > Connecting USB Devices
Connecting USB Devices

Via the USB ports, you can connect external devices directly to the R&S SMC. If you need more interfaces, you just use an USB hub.

The following list shows various USB devices that can be useful:
  • Memory stick for easy transfer of data to/from a computer (for example firmware updates).
  • CD-ROM drives for easy installation of firmware applications.
  • Keyboard or mouse to simplify the entry of data, comments, file names, etc.
  • Power sensors, for example of the NRPxS(N) Power Sensors family.

Installing USB devices is easy under Linux, because all USB devices are plug&play. After a device is connected to the USB interface, the operating system automatically searches for a suitable device driver.

If Linux does not find a suitable driver, it will prompt you to specify a directory that contains the driver software. If the driver software is on a CD, connect a USB CD-ROM drive to the instrument before proceeding.

When a USB device is subsequently disconnected from the R&S SMC, the operating system immediately detects the change in hardware configuration and deactivates the corresponding driver.

All USB devices can be connected to or disconnected from the instrument during operation.

Connecting a memory stick or CD-ROM drive

If installation of a memory stick or CD-ROM drive is successful, the operating system informs you that the device is ready to use. The device is made available as a new drive (/usb). The name of the drive is manufacturer-dependent.

Connecting a keyboard

The keyboard is detected automatically when it is connected. The default keyboard layout is English – US.

Use the "Setup > Keyboard Settings" dialog to configure the keyboard properties.

Connecting a mouse

The mouse is detected automatically when it is connected.

 


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