Specifications

CHAPTER 8 Configuring Devices
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Then choose the virtual device node where you want this device to appear in
the virtual machine.
A check box under Device status allows you to specify whether or not the
device should be connected each time the virtual machine is powered on.
Note: On a Windows host, the device should appear in the form CdRom0,
Scanner0, Tape0 or Changer0. If you do not see a listing for the device, you may
need to add the device to the virtual machine manually. See Generic SCSI on a
Windows Host Operating System on page 328.
5. Click Finish to install the new device.
6. Click OK to save the configuration and close the virtual machine settings editor.
Adding a Generic SCSI Device to a Virtual Machine from the Management
Interface
1. On the Hardware page, click Add Device. The Add Device Wizard starts.
2. Click Generic SCSI Device. The SCSI Device page appears.
3. To connect this virtual machine to the server’s SCSI device when the virtual
machine is powered on, check Connect at Power On.
4. In the Device field, specify the name of the device, such as Scanner0 (for a
device on a Windows host) or /dev/sga (for a device on a Linux host).
5. Specify the virtual device node. Select the appropriate SCSI ID in the Virtual SCSI
Node list.
6. Click OK to add the device.