Sharing iLok's on Mac OS server

Submitted by pe_dick228 on #1

Hello.
I need to run VirtualHere Server on macOS 10.15. I need to sharing iLok's. How can I make specific ports restart after the iLok is disconnected from client? I've already installed uhubctl, but I can't configure it. My hubs support PPPS. iLok Manager is not installed.

Submitted by Michael on Tue, 2025/02/25 - 07:20

#2

Try this,

While the iLok is not in use, right click on it in the VirtualHere client and select Custom Event Handler and paste in exactly this:

power_cycle_port

Does that cause the iLok light to go off and on? If so, power cycle is working, if not then its some issue with your hub. What hub is it?

 

Submitted by pe_dick228 on Tue, 2025/02/25 - 20:30

#3

My hub is a D-Link DUB H7. Previously, it was connected to a server running on a Raspberry Pi 4, and the hub worked flawlessly, so it’s definitely the correct revision. I tried your command, and it behaves strangely. On one computer, it just works; on another, it shows an "iLok Sharing Error"; and on a third, it also shows an error, but the plugins work. What other options are there? I should mention right away that going back to the Raspberry Pi is not an option and not something I want to do.

Submitted by Michael on Wed, 2025/02/26 - 14:25

#4

It works fine for me. So i think you are running some sort of software on the mac server that uses licenses from the dongle.

On the mac server open Terminal and type

sudo launchctl list

Does it show any iLok (paceap) or other similar things listed.

 

Submitted by pe_dick228 on Fri, 2025/02/28 - 22:13

#5

How to make power_cycle_port trigger when iLok is disconnected from the client?