AES2501 Fingerprint Sensor

USB ID 08ff:2580 · AuthenTec, Inc.

VendorAuthenTec, Inc.
Vendor ID08ff
Device ID2580
Windows hardware IDUSB\VID_08FF&PID_2580
Linux modaliasusb:v08FFp2580
Linux driverno driver with exact ID

Frequently asked questions

Which device has USB ID 08ff:2580?

USB ID 08ff:2580 is “AES2501 Fingerprint Sensor” made by AuthenTec, Inc. (vendor ID 08ff, device ID 2580).

Which Linux driver supports AES2501 Fingerprint Sensor?

Linux kernel 6.12 lists no driver for this exact ID. Most USB devices (keyboards, mice, storage, webcams, audio) still work through generic class drivers such as usbhid, usb-storage, uvcvideo or snd-usb-audio. Overview of device classes and their drivers

How do I check whether AES2501 Fingerprint Sensor is in my computer?

On Linux, lsusb -d 08ff:2580 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_08FF&PID_2580.

How do I see which driver is currently in use?

lsusb -t prints the device tree with the bound driver (Driver=…) for each interface.

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