Users Guide

206 Using and Configuring Virtual Media
Why can’t I install Windows 2000 locally or remotely?
This issue usually happens if Virtual Flash is enabled and does not contain a
valid image, for example, the virtual flash contains a corrupted or random
image, you may not be able to install Windows 2000 locally or remotely. To
fix this issue, install a valid image on Virtual Flash or disable Virtual Flash if it
will not be used during the installation procedure.
Why does the Virtual Media connection drop when configured in the
Shared-NIC mode?
Installing network and chipset drivers on the server causes the Virtual Media
connection to drop when configured in the Shared-NIC mode. Installing the
network or chipset drivers causes the LOM to reset, which in turn causes
network packets to timeout and the Virtual Media connection to timeout and
drop. To work around this issue, copy the drivers from your virtual drive to
the server’s local hard drive. To prevent a dropped Virtual Media connection
from interfering with your driver installation procedure, start the driver
installation directly from the server.
An installation of the Windows operating system seems to take too
long. Why?
If you are installing the Windows operating system using the Dell Systems
Management Tools and Documentation DVD and experience a slow network
connection, the installation procedure may require an extended amount of
time to access the DRAC 5 Web-based interface due to network latency.
While the installation window does not indicate the installation progress, the
installation procedure is in progress.
I am viewing the contents of a floppy drive or USB memory key. If I try to
establish a Virtual Media connection using the same drive, I receive a
connection failure message and am asked to retry. Why?
Simultaneous access to Virtual Floppy drives is not allowed. Close the
application used to view the drive contents before you attempt to virtualize
the drive.
How do I configure my virtual device as a bootable device?
On the managed system, access the BIOS Setup and navigate to the boot
menu. Locate the virtual CD, Virtual Floppy, or Virtual Flash and change the
device boot order as needed. For example, to boot from a CD drive, configure
the CD drive as the first drive in the boot order.