Power OFF and ON USB device in linux (ubuntu)

http://loginroot.com/power-off-and-on-usb-device-in-linux-ubuntu/

There are two methods of doing this. So first method is for kernels after 2.6.32, and second for older ones.

To view kernel version, simply enter:

 
 
 
 

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> uname -r
3.8.0-29-generic

find Your USB device, no mather what it is USB flash drive, Yubikey, USB disk drive:

 
 
 
 

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> lsusb
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 8087:0024 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
Bus 002 Device 002: ID 8087:0024 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 002 Device 005: ID 12d1:14db Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
Bus 002 Device 006: ID 0424:2514 Standard Microsystems Corp. USB 2.0 Hub
 
> lsusb -t
/:  Bus 02.Port 1: Dev 1, Class=root_hub, Driver=ehci-pci/2p, 480M
    |__ Port 1: Dev 2, If 0, Class=hub, Driver=hub/6p, 480M
        |__ Port 1: Dev 5, If 0, Class=comm., Driver=cdc_ether, 480M
        |__ Port 1: Dev 5, If 1, Class=data, Driver=cdc_ether, 480M
        |__ Port 5: Dev 6, If 0, Class=hub, Driver=hub/4p, 480M
/:  Bus 01.Port 1: Dev 1, Class=root_hub, Driver=ehci-pci/2p, 480M
    |__ Port 1: Dev 2, If 0, Class=hub, Driver=hub/6p, 480M

Our target is:

 
 
 
 

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Bus 002 Device 005: ID 12d1:14db Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

Which is located at 2-1.1 (tree part where device 5 is located)
First method (newer kernel)

To turn it off simply echo address:

 
 
 
 

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echo '2-1.1' > /sys/bus/usb/drivers/usb/unbind

here is result from syslog:

 
 
 
 

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Feb 20 12:03:27 vgsms6 kernel: [ 1734.993667] cdc_ether 2-1.1:1.0 eth2: unregister 'cdc_ether' usb-0000:00:1d.0-1.1, CDC Ethernet Device

Unfortunately this device was still visible in lsusb, so I turned off whole usb hub there (2-1), and voila, usb device gone.

To enable it, echo same address to “bind” part, for example:

 
 
 
 

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echo '2-1.1' > /sys/bus/usb/drivers/usb/bind

Second method (older kernel)
You need to go to devices:

 
 
 
 

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cd /sys/bus/usb/devices

Addressess will be listed similar:

 
 
 
 

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/sys/bus/usb/devices# ls -alh
total 0
drwxr-xr-x 2 root root 0 Feb 20 11:34 .
drwxr-xr-x 4 root root 0 Feb 20 11:34 ..
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 0 Feb 20 11:34 1-0:1.0 -> ../../../devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1a.0/usb1/1-0:1.0
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 0 Feb 20 11:34 1-1 -> ../../../devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1a.0/usb1/1-1
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 0 Feb 20 11:34 1-1:1.0 -> ../../../devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1a.0/usb1/1-1/1-1:1.0
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 0 Feb 20 11:34 2-0:1.0 -> ../../../devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1d.0/usb2/2-0:1.0
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 0 Feb 20 11:34 2-1 -> ../../../devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1d.0/usb2/2-1
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 0 Feb 20 12:34 2-1.1 -> ../../../devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1d.0/usb2/2-1/2-1.1
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 0 Feb 20 12:34 2-1:1.0 -> ../../../devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1d.0/usb2/2-1/2-1:1.0
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 0 Feb 20 12:34 2-1.1:1.0 -> ../../../devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1d.0/usb2/2-1/2-1.1/2-1.1:1.0
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 0 Feb 20 12:34 2-1.1:1.1 -> ../../../devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1d.0/usb2/2-1/2-1.1/2-1.1:1.1
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 0 Feb 20 12:34 2-1.5 -> ../../../devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1d.0/usb2/2-1/2-1.5
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 0 Feb 20 12:34 2-1.5:1.0 -> ../../../devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1d.0/usb2/2-1/2-1.5/2-1.5:1.0
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 0 Feb 20 11:34 usb1 -> ../../../devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1a.0/usb1
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 0 Feb 20 11:34 usb2 -> ../../../devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1d.0/usb2

So go to in our example 2-1.1/power (full path /sys/bus/usb/devices2-1.1/power)

 
 
 
 

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cd /sys/bus/usb/devices2-1.1/power

to turn off device:

 
 
 
 

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echo suspend > level

to turn on:

 
 
 
 

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echo on > level

Like this:

Comments (7)

  1. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2014 at 4:01 pm

    ~ $ sudo echo ‘1-1.2’ > /sys/bus/usb/drivers/usb/unbind
    -bash: /sys/bus/usb/drivers/usb/unbind: Permission denied

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  2. NiekoNovember 4, 2014 at 11:59 am

    Thanks, finally got it working! :)

    Anonymous: your command executes “echo ‘1-1.2′” under sudo, and then tries to write that to /sys/bus/usb/drivers/usb/unbind as the normal user again. Try this: echo ‘1-1.2″ | sudo tee /sys/bus/usb/drivers/usb/unbind

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  3. SantosNovember 8, 2014 at 2:25 am

    You could also use a switchable USB hub.

    Something like this https://www.yepkit.com/products/ykush

    but it’s more expensive :)

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    1. nsc(Post author)November 8, 2014 at 9:47 am

      Smart way of leaving a backlink.
      I encourage doing opensource projects :)

      Usually the budget depends on what are the requirements. For a simple “faulty” usb emergency device reset I would use my way (I wouldn’t expect something to break, would I?).

      But for day to day planned switch off/on I’d consider such device.
      Thanks for sharing Your product.
      That’s pretty useful thing, it should have more reliable switching capability and it’s more powerful than a server usb port.

      You should consider making a bigger hub, as it seems to be possible to use it as a powersource for usb devices (2Amps of current).
      For example external usb 2.5 hdd would already take 2 ports, leaving only one free.
      Or make an usb controlled power source switcher with relays, it would perfectly go as a combo with this usb hub device :)

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      1. SantosNovember 8, 2014 at 1:58 pm

        Fully agree with you, the best approach depends of the requirements.

        Those are cool ideas for improving the product.

        Cheers

        Reply ↓
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