--- product_id: 49890562 title: "Silex E1305 DS-510 USB Device Server" brand: "silex technology" price: "£455.74" currency: GBP in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/49890562-silex-e1305-ds-510-usb-device-server store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # 800MHz CPU power Gigabit Ethernet connectivity 2 USB Hi-Speed ports Silex E1305 DS-510 USB Device Server **Brand:** silex technology **Price:** £455.74 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Power your workspace with networked USB freedom—because cables are so last decade! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Silex E1305 DS-510 USB Device Server by silex technology - **How much does it cost?** £455.74 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/49890562-silex-e1305-ds-510-usb-device-server) ## Best For - silex technology enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted silex technology brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Energy-Smart Operation:** Save power effortlessly with Energy Saver Mode that powers down USB ports when idle and wakes instantly on demand. - • **Universal USB Compatibility:** From flash drives to digital cameras and sound adapters, connect virtually any USB device with rock-solid reliability. - • **Blazing Fast Data Throughput:** Experience smooth, lag-free performance with an 800MHz CPU and Gigabit Ethernet for ultra-responsive device access. - • **Effortless Multi-User Access:** Printer AutoConnect lets multiple users share USB printers seamlessly, boosting office productivity without the wait. - • **Seamless Network USB Sharing:** Liberate your USB devices from cable chaos—connect printers, scanners, and more anywhere on your network. ## Overview The Silex E1305 DS-510 USB Device Server transforms any USB device into a network-enabled powerhouse. Featuring a robust 800MHz CPU, dual USB Hi-Speed ports, and Gigabit Ethernet, it delivers fast, reliable data transfer and multi-user access. Energy Saver Mode optimizes power use, while Printer AutoConnect simplifies shared printing. Compatible with a wide range of USB peripherals, this compact, metal-encased device is the ultimate solution for decluttering your workspace and boosting connectivity across Windows and Mac environments. ## Description Product Description The Silex DS-510 is designed to easily connect and share USB devices over a network. Printers, Scanners, Disk Drives, Card Readers, or virtually any other USB device can now be enabled with network capability. It allow exibility to place the USB device anywhere on the network instead of needing to be attached directly to the computer, and multiple users can access the USB device. Box Contains Original manufacturer scope of delivery Review: Remote network USB device server with hidden depths. - You want a powered usb output located by a remote usb connected device. By remote I mean that computer is in one room and the USB connected device is in another and your partner does not like cables snaking through halls and doors. As long as you have a wired network connection between your rooms then the Silex works a treat. Follow the easy to read diagrams packed with the unit and its up and running on my Windows10 and Mac OS straight away. Now I am a bit weird. I develop electronic bits and bobs and I hate having my expensive laptop plugged directly into a bit of development hardware and software that I am putting through it's paces, as often some of the voltages on my circuits can be at house mains voltage, a breadboard of wires can easily short over. So my Laptop is wireless connected to the house network and the Silex USB server port is connected to the USB programming device plugged into the breadboard of wires. The Silex unit, is right next to the laptop but I have an air gap between the dangerous breadboard. The only downside I have is, I would like to air gap the Silex unit from my network cables, so a wireless network connected Silex unit would be awesome. I have plans to do this with a unit from desertcart, but if Silex or any one wants to offer a total solution for me to try, I would love to take them up on it. If any one has a similar Bluetooth to USB server solution I would like to know about that as well. Review: It's a niche product, so I had low expectations - does exactly what I need (virtual server access to USB) - Very glad I found this product. I don't believe it's the USB3 version, but I didn't need high data transfer rates. Spent a bit more than I'd hoped, but still cheaper than many poorly reviewed devices from e.g. Startech or other manufacturers. So we're winning here. No CD in the box (good, who has CD ROM drives these days?!) but within a matter of minutes I had managed to (a) find the website to download the software, (b) find the download link on the website*, (c) install the software, (d) actually connect to the USB device. I was pleasantly surprised. Given this is a relatively niche device, I thought it would be a bit more painful. I was also pleasantly surprised to see a *sensible* looking options dialog in Windows, with "start automatically with Windows". Haven't actually tested whether this means "at user login" or whether it runs the software as a service (really hope it's the latter, I suspect it won't be) but at least you can opt for automatic startup. There is also an option to automatically connect to devices, or - I guess - approve them first. Even if this doesn't run as a service automatically (I can't find an entry in services and haven't actually rebooted my server yet), I may try to use NSSM (google it) to achieve this. When you launch the software, there are no annoying hoops to jump through. It automatically scans your IP network and detects the device. By the time I had loaded the software, looked away from the screen, and looked back - the name of my USB device was showing. Hit connect, and it's as if you have plugged the device into the USB port. In my case, I'm using it to solve two problems at the same time: 1/ I wanted to connect my RF Transmitter to a virtual server (Hyper-V in my case) 2/ I wanted to locate the physical server elsewhere and still have the RF Transmitter nearby. It has two ports. I assume it would be possible to connect your own USB hub and add even more devices - not sure. To be honest it exactly fits my needs hence I'm giving it 5 stars. ## Features - The Silex DS-510 is designed to easily connect and share USB devices over a network. Printers, Scanners, Disk Drives, Card Readers, or virtually any other USB device can now be enabled with network capability. It allow exibility to place the USB device anywhere on the network instead of needing to be attached directly to the computer, and multiple users can access the USB device. - High-Performance data throughput due to optimized performance and Gigabit connection: Extremely powerful CPU (800MHz) and two USB Hi-Speed ports (TypeA) - Energy Saver Mode When the device server is not used for a certain period of time, the power supply to the USB bus is turned off to save energy. The power supply to the USB bus is automatically turned back on when the server is used again. - The Printer AutoConnect feature works with the Windows or Macintosh printing system and allows multiple computers to easily share USB printer over the network by making an automatic connection to the printer. Then it will automatically disconnect after the print job is sent making the device server available to the next user. - Best Compatibility with a variety of USB devices over the network, like USB dongles, disk drives, flash drives and other storage media, scanners, printers, digital cameras, USB sound adapters, USB displays, input devices, mixing consoles and many more. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00WS8QCP4 | | Brand | Silex Technology | | Brand Name | Silex Technology | | Colour | Grey | | Compatible Devices | Card Readers, Digital Cameras, Printers, Scanners | | Compatible devices | Card Readers, Digital Cameras, Printers, Scanners | | Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 395 Reviews | | Data Transfer Rate | 480 Megabits Per Second | | Enclosure Material | Metal | | Global Trade Identification Number | 04944406005138 | | Hardware Interface | Ethernet | | Hardware interface | Ethernet | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 25.4L x 5.1W x 6.9H centimetres | | Item Weight | 96 Grams | | Manufacturer | Silex | | Number of Ports | 2 | | Operating System | windows,mac | | Product Features | Fast Data Transfer | | Special feature | Fast Data Transfer | | Total USB Ports | 2 | | Total USB ports | 2 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Silex Technology - **Colour:** Grey - **Hardware interface:** Ethernet - **Compatible devices:** Card Readers, Digital Cameras, Printers, Scanners - **Total USB ports:** 2 ## Images ![Silex E1305 DS-510 USB Device Server - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51e4hjJPSEL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can you connect a USB hub to use 8-10 devices simultaneously or is it restricted to the two devices that are plugged in directly?** A: Yes, you can connect a USB hub to it. We are using it in exactly that way ourselves. I **Q: Is this the equivalent of connecting a printer directly to a computer? via a nas i am unable to see printer info like ink level on an ip9000 mk2** A: I am not sure about this as we have 2 Dymo thermal label printers attached which don't need to send info like ink levels. I would suggest the way to find out is to purchase it, test it and if it doesn't work you have always got the option to return it. Sorry but this is the best I can come up with. It is however a nice bit of kit and works very well in our setup. **Q: Does this come with an external power supply?** A: Yes it comes with an external PSU, the PSU has both EU and UK mains socket adaptor, you can use either depending on your region. **Q: does this have to be on the same network as my computer** A: Ours was and it worked fine. Not sure if you would be able to access it from another network though. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Remote network USB device server with hidden depths. *by W***N on 23 February 2021* You want a powered usb output located by a remote usb connected device. By remote I mean that computer is in one room and the USB connected device is in another and your partner does not like cables snaking through halls and doors. As long as you have a wired network connection between your rooms then the Silex works a treat. Follow the easy to read diagrams packed with the unit and its up and running on my Windows10 and Mac OS straight away. Now I am a bit weird. I develop electronic bits and bobs and I hate having my expensive laptop plugged directly into a bit of development hardware and software that I am putting through it's paces, as often some of the voltages on my circuits can be at house mains voltage, a breadboard of wires can easily short over. So my Laptop is wireless connected to the house network and the Silex USB server port is connected to the USB programming device plugged into the breadboard of wires. The Silex unit, is right next to the laptop but I have an air gap between the dangerous breadboard. The only downside I have is, I would like to air gap the Silex unit from my network cables, so a wireless network connected Silex unit would be awesome. I have plans to do this with a unit from Amazon, but if Silex or any one wants to offer a total solution for me to try, I would love to take them up on it. If any one has a similar Bluetooth to USB server solution I would like to know about that as well. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's a niche product, so I had low expectations - does exactly what I need (virtual server access to USB) *by M***H on 18 March 2018* Very glad I found this product. I don't believe it's the USB3 version, but I didn't need high data transfer rates. Spent a bit more than I'd hoped, but still cheaper than many poorly reviewed devices from e.g. Startech or other manufacturers. So we're winning here. No CD in the box (good, who has CD ROM drives these days?!) but within a matter of minutes I had managed to (a) find the website to download the software, (b) find the download link on the website*, (c) install the software, (d) actually connect to the USB device. I was pleasantly surprised. Given this is a relatively niche device, I thought it would be a bit more painful. I was also pleasantly surprised to see a *sensible* looking options dialog in Windows, with "start automatically with Windows". Haven't actually tested whether this means "at user login" or whether it runs the software as a service (really hope it's the latter, I suspect it won't be) but at least you can opt for automatic startup. There is also an option to automatically connect to devices, or - I guess - approve them first. Even if this doesn't run as a service automatically (I can't find an entry in services and haven't actually rebooted my server yet), I may try to use NSSM (google it) to achieve this. When you launch the software, there are no annoying hoops to jump through. It automatically scans your IP network and detects the device. By the time I had loaded the software, looked away from the screen, and looked back - the name of my USB device was showing. Hit connect, and it's as if you have plugged the device into the USB port. In my case, I'm using it to solve two problems at the same time: 1/ I wanted to connect my RF Transmitter to a virtual server (Hyper-V in my case) 2/ I wanted to locate the physical server elsewhere and still have the RF Transmitter nearby. It has two ports. I assume it would be possible to connect your own USB hub and add even more devices - not sure. To be honest it exactly fits my needs hence I'm giving it 5 stars. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good device to connect up older USB cabled printers into a network *by C***K on 21 January 2021* Software downloaded but no intructions about which of the several executable files to run - suggest this should be included in the instruction leaflet. Trial and error but got there in the end. Device works well BUT the "app" needs to be running continuously, i.e. don't be tempted to close it- just minimise. Suggest add this to the instructions. If device is to be shared by multiple users, each must have the software installed- add to instructions When shared by multiple users, the printers have to be "reassigned" by the last person who used them. E.g. if I use printer A and person X now wants to use it, they have to open the software, click on the printer and then wait for me to give permission for person X to use the printer. Bit clunky but it works. --- ## 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.co.uk/products/49890562-silex-e1305-ds-510-usb-device-server](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/49890562-silex-e1305-ds-510-usb-device-server) --- *Product available on Desertcart Great Britain* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-04-27*