Users Guide

270 Configuring and Using Virtual Media
Why do I sometimes lose my
client connection?
• You can sometimes lose your client connection if
the network is slow or if you change the CD in the
client system CD drive. For example, if you
change the CD in the client system’s CD drive,
the new CD might have an autostart feature.
If this is the case, the firmware can time out and
the connection can be lost if the client system
takes too long before it is ready to read the CD.
If a connection is lost, reconnect from the
GUI and continue the previous operation.
• When a network timeout occurs, iDRAC6
firmware drops the connection, disconnecting the
link between the server and the Virtual Drive.
Also, someone may have altered the Virtual Media
configuration settings in the Web interface or by
entering RADACM commands. To reconnect to
the Virtual Drive, use the Virtual Media feature.
An installation of the Windows
operating system seems to take
too long. Why?
If you are installing the Windows operating system
and have a slow network connection, the
installation procedure may require an extended
amount of time to access iDRAC6 Web 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 server, access the BIOS Setup and
navigate to the boot menu. Locate the virtual CD,
Virtual Floppy, or vFlash 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.
Table 12-3. Using Virtual Media: Frequently Asked Questions
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