Menu path: Setup > Sessions > RDP > RDP Global > Fabulatech USB Redirection

Redirection for USB devices can be allowed or denied during an RDP session on the basis of rules. Sub-rules for specific devices or device classes are also possible. The use of rules is described under USB Access Control.

For the Fabulatech USB redirection, a server-side component is required. We recommend the USB for Remote Desktop IGEL Edition; see http://www.usb-over-network.com/partners/igel/.

  • Fabulatech USB Redirection

  Fabulatech USB redirection is enabled for all RDP sessions.

Enable either native or Fabulatech USB redirection – not both together. Disable USB redirection if you use DriveLock.


Ensure that no other Hotplug storage device (USB stick) is connected if a session is started with Fabulatech USB redirection. Otherwise the Hotplug storage device will not be securely removed when the session starts, and this could lead to data loss. With IGEL Linux Version 10.02.x the Hotplug storage device is already insecurely removed when the Fabulatech USB redirection is enabled.

  • Default rule: This rule will apply if no special rule was configured for a class or a device.
    • Prohibit
    • Allow

Class rules

Class rules apply to USB device classes and sub-classes.

Managing rules:

  •  Create a new entry
  •  Remove the selected entry
  •  Edit the selected entry
  •  Copy the selected entry

Class rule properties:

  • Rule:
    • Allow: Devices that have the properties defined here are redirected by the Fabulatech USB redirection.
    • Prohibit: Devices that have the properties defined here are not redirected.
  • Class ID: Device class
  • Subclass ID: Subclass relating to the specified device class
  • Name: Free text entry
  • Override serial: Serial number that will appear in the session
  • Override name: Device name that will appear in the session
  • Postpone

     The USB device is only removed from the system (thin client) when the session starts.

     The USB device is no longer shown immediately after the system is booted. (Default)
    This setting is only effective if the Takeaway parameter is enabled.

  • Takeaway

     The USB device may be removed from the system (thin client).

     The device may not be removed. (Default)

  • No Reset

     The device will not be automatically reset after the connection with the session has been terminated.

     The device will be reset after the connection with the session has been terminated. (Default)

Device rules

A device rules applies to a specific devices that is identified by its serial number.

Device rule settings:

  • Rule:
    • Allow
    • Prohibit
  • Vendor ID: Hexadecimal manufacturer number
  • Product ID: Hexadecimal device number
  • Name: Free text entry
  • Override serial: Serial number that will appear in the session.
  • Overriede name: Device name that will appear in the session.
  • Postpone

     The USB device is only removed from the system (thin client) when the session starts. (Default)

     The USB device is no longer shown immediately after the system is booted.
    This setting is only effective if the Takeaway parameter is enabled.

  • Takeaway

     The USB device may be removed from the system (thin client). (Default)

     The device may not be removed.

  • No Reset

     The device will not be automatically reset after the connection with the session has been terminated. (Default)

     The device will be reset after the connection with the session has been terminated.