Users Guide

Configuring and Using Virtual Media 269
Using Virtual Media When the Server’s Operating System Is Running
Windows-Based Systems
On Windows systems, the Virtual Media drives are automounted if they are
attached and configured with a drive letter.
Using the virtual drives from within Windows is similar to using your physical
drives. When you connect to the media using the Virtual Media wizard,
the media is available at the system by clicking the drive and browsing
its content.
Linux-Based Systems
Depending on the configuration of the software on your system, the Virtual
Media drives may not be automounted. If your drives are not automounted,
manually mount the drives using the Linux mount command.
Frequently Asked Questions
Table 12-3 lists frequently asked questions and answers.
Table 12-3. Using Virtual Media: Frequently Asked Questions
Question Answer
Sometimes, I notice my
Virtual Media client
connection drop. Why?
When a network time-out occurs, iDRAC6
firmware drops the connection, disconnecting the
link between the server and the Virtual Drive.
If the Virtual Media configuration settings are
changed in iDRAC6 Web interface or by local
RACADM commands, any connected media is
disconnected when the configuration change
is applied.
To reconnect to the Virtual Drive, use the Virtual
Media wizard.
Which operating systems
support iDRAC6?
See "Supported Operating Systems" on page 24 for
a list of supported operating systems.
Which Web browsers support
iDRAC6?
See "Supported Web Browsers" on page 25 for a list
of supported Web browsers.