Name: Mastering Dongle Management with OpenLM Platform
Start: 2026-03-05T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-03-05T17:00:00+00:00
Location: OpenLM

Dedicated monitoring for SEH UTN (USB-to-Network) with OpenLM

SEH UTN (USB-to-Network) technology is the solution provided by SEH Computertechnik for connecting USB devices—such as hardware license keys (dongles)—to a network. This system is critical for organizations that use software protected by dongles (e.g., CAD/CAM, specialized engineering tools) but need centralized, shared access.

OpenLM provides a solution for monitoring SEH UTN devices to ensure these critical hardware keys are actively connected and serving licenses. OpenLM SEH UTN monitoring delivers essential visibility into the usage and connection status of these hardware-protected assets, minimizing downtime and maximizing the availability of high-value software.

Understanding SEH UTN: Hardware key virtualization

SEH UTN is not a license manager itself, but a device server that virtualizes a physical USB connection over the network. It facilitates the use of dongle-protected software in server environments where the software application runs on a machine separate from the physical dongle.

What is SEH UTN?

The SEH UTN Manager is a management software that, in conjunction with an SEH device server, redirects the USB data stream from the network to a client computer. This makes a distant USB dongle appear as if it is plugged directly into the client PC.

SEH UTN licensing context

The licensing scheme is entirely determined by the underlying software protected by the dongle (e.g., HASP, CodeMeter, FlexID). SEH UTN enables:

Centralized Dongle Management: All hardware keys (dongles) can be physically stored in a secure, centralized location, mitigating the risk of loss, theft, or damage.
Network Access to Node-Locked Licenses: The system allows software licenses that require a local USB dongle to be used by multiple clients on the network by dynamically connecting the virtualized USB port.
Virtualization Compatibility: SEH UTN solves compatibility issues when running dongle-protected software on virtual machines (VMs) or in cloud environments.

OpenLM's solution for SEH UTN monitoring and analytics

OpenLM is specifically configured to monitor the status and activity of USB devices connected via SEH UTN. This is critical for managing the availability of dongle-protected software licenses.

OpenLM Capability	Value for SEH UTN Devices	Supported
Real-time Status Monitoring	OpenLM can monitor the connection status and availability of the physical dongle devices connected via SEH UTN.	Yes
Alerts on Device Disconnection	The system can provide alerts when a critical hardware key (dongle) connected via SEH UTN is disconnected or stops functioning.	Yes
Combined Usage Reporting	OpenLM enables users to monitor the underlying license manager (e.g., Sentinel, CodeMeter) and the SEH UTN device in a unified platform.	Yes
Remote Administrative Actions	OpenLM provides capabilities for remote management of the SEH UTN service.	Yes

Note: Because SEH UTN is a device server, OpenLM monitors the status of the dongle, not the software’s license count. The software usage is monitored by integrating with the underlying license manager (e.g., CodeMeter, HASP).

The OpenLM advantage for SEH UTN

OpenLM ensures that the availability of your most sensitive, hardware-protected licenses is consistently high, eliminating disruptions caused by physical dongle issues.

Prevent Downtime: Real-time monitoring and alerts on dongle status allow IT to react immediately to disconnections or failures, preventing critical software from becoming unusable.
Unified Visibility: OpenLM provides a single, central dashboard where IT can monitor the SEH UTN device status alongside the actual software usage (from the underlying license manager). This links the hardware and software availability.
Streamlined SAM: Managing dongle infrastructure is simplified when the status of the SEH UTN devices is integrated into the overall Software Asset Management platform.