Users Guide

Using and Configuring Virtual Media 187
The Virtual Media page appears with the client drives that can be
virtualized.
NOTE: The Floppy Image File under Floppy Drive (if applicable) may appear,
as this device can be virtualized as a virtual floppy. You can select one optical
drive and one floppy at the same time, or a single drive.
NOTE: The virtual device drive letters on the managed system do not coincide
with the physical drive letters on the management station.
4 If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to install the virtual media
plug-in.
5 In the Attribute box, perform the following steps:
a In the Va lu e column, ensure that the Attach/Detach status value is
Attached .
If the value is
Detached , perform the following steps:
•In the
Media tab, click Configuration .
•In the
Va lu e column, ensure that the Attach Virtual Media check
box is selected.
•Click
Apply Changes .
•In the
Virtual Media tab, click Virtual Media .
•In the
Va lu e column, ensure that the Attach/Detach status value
is
Attached .
NOTE: After the Virtual Media is attached, you can change the Boot Order
only through RACADM, the Configuration page does not allow you to change
any configuration of the Boot Order device.
b
Ensure that the Current Status value is Not connected . If the Va lu e
field displays connected, you must disconnect from the image or drive
before reconnecting. This status denotes the current status of the
Virtual Media connection on the current Web-based interface only.
c Ensure that the Active Session value is Available . If the Va lu e field
display
In Use , you must wait for the existing Virtual Media session to
be released or terminate it by going to the Session Management tab
under Remote Access and terminating the active Virtual Media
session.