Users Guide

Configuring and Using Virtual Media 185
Linux-Based Management Station
To run the virtual media feature on a management station running the Linux
operating system, install a supported version of Firefox. See "Supported Web
Browsers" for more information.
A Java Runtime Environment (JRE) is required to run the console redirection
plugin. You can download a JRE from java.sun.com. JRE version 1.6 or above
is recommended.
Configuring Virtual Media
1 Log in to the iDRAC6 Web interface.
2 Select System → Console/Media .
3 Click Configuration → Virtual Media to configure the Virtual Media
settings.
Table 10-2 describes the
Virtual Media configuration values.
4 When you have finished configuring the settings, click Apply .
5 Click the appropriate button to continue. See Table 10-3.
Table 10-2. Virtual Media Configuration Properties
Attribute Value
Remote Media Attached State Attach - Immediately attaches Virtual Media to
the server.
Detach - Immediately detaches Virtual Media
from the server.
Auto-Attach - Attaches Virtual Media to the
server only when a virtual media session is
started.
Max Sessions Displays the maximum number of Virtual Media
sessions allowed, which is always 1.
Active Sessions Displays the current number of Virtual Media
sessions.