IBM Aspera Connect

Enables high-speed Aspera transfers.

What is IBM Aspera Connect?

IBM Aspera Connect is a Chrome extension that enables users to move large files quickly from their computers to an IBM Aspera server. It utilizes the FASP protocol for faster file transfers compared to TCP/IP transfer speeds. An account on an Aspera server is required to start transferring files. The extension only activates on sites that use IBM Aspera for file transfers, and it doesn't store any personal information.

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Extension stats

By: IBM Aspera

View on Chrome Web Store

Users: 900,000+

Rating: 1.62 (116)

Version: 5.0.0 (Last updated: 2022-11-17)

Creation date: 2020-02-20

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

nativeMessaging
activeTab
storage
scripting

Host permissions:

http://*/*
https://*/*

Size: 85.50K

Email: As*****@wwpdl.vnet.ibm.com

Ranking

# 639 ▼ 2

Other rankings

#23446 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 4 #22 in connect keyword 23 ▲ 4 #64 in connection keyword 27 ▲ 6 #163 in server keyword 52 ▲ 9 #200 in application keyword 34 ▲ 20

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Extension summary

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This extension enables the use of IBM Aspera Connect with Chrome. This extension requires the IBM Aspera Connect application, version 3.9.0 or newer.

The purpose of this extension and the corresponding desktop application is to move large files FAST from your computer to an IBM Aspera server. You need to have an account on an Aspera server to move files.

FASP is the protocol used to move files much faster than is possible over TCP/IP. The application has to be where the network is.

Privacy statement: This extension is activated only by websites that integrate IBM Aspera to transfer files. This extension does not read or store any personal information.

User reviews

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Pros

Works for some users when integrated with the desktop application.
Can monitor transfers without needing the browser active if set up correctly.

Cons

Doesn't work consistently, leading to frustration among multiple users.
Requires the desktop application, which some users may not realize.
Difficult to navigate and use, with many users finding it cumbersome.

Most mentioned

Doesn't work as expected or at all.
Installation and setup issues, including prompts to reinstall.
Requires additional software (desktop app) for functionality.

Recent reviews

Es horrible.

Alejandro Pérez Echeverry, 2024-11-05

Pesimo. Le pondria 0 estrellas pero me piden 1

Nacho Giardino, 2024-11-04

It sometimes allows me to monitor transfers without having to have the browser active, if you have the desktop app, but it doesn't behave predictably enough to rely on