What is the terminal command to list USB devices?
In Ubuntu Linux the command lsusb lists all devices connected to the usb ports. What is the equivalent command in OS-X? Thanks.
Mac mini, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)
system_profiler SPUSBDataType
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Linc:
Thanks. The new thread, if you want to comment on it is:
Activate/Deactivate USB connected device
If I am able to deactivate or unattach or disable the driver that is responsible for controlling the usb web cam that I have in my Mac mini, the virtualization program (VBox) would be able to capture it (already configured with the appropriate filter) for my guest OS. Now, I only get a message saying that the camera is busy from a previous request.
When I run your command, I get no response.
I do not know the Terminal command for that.....but are you aware that you can go to System Information and see all USB devices connected to the mini?
Click on the Apple in the upper menu > About this Mac > More Info.... > System Report > Hardware > USB....
Linc:
Thank you very much for the info. Now, my next step (I will create a new post) is to find out the terminal command that allows me to unmout or unattach any device that is connected to any of the USB busses that is shown on the list (obviously without physically disconnecting the device). Thanks again.
wp
Linc:
Is there a similar command to list PCI devices? Thanks.
wp
Yes there is, but I think you're on the wrong track. I suggest you start a new thread describing what it is you actually want to do.
system_profiler SPPCIDataType
What is the terminal command to list USB devices?