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Using and Configuring Virtual Media

Overview

The Virtual Media feature provides the managed system with a virtual CD drive, which can use

standard media from anywhere on the network. Figure 8-1 shows the overall architecture of virtual

media.

Figure 8-1. Overall Architecture of Virtual Media

Using Virtual Media, administrators can remotely boot their managed systems, install applications,

update drivers, or even install new operating systems remotely from the virtual CD/DVD and

diskette drives.

NOTE: Virtual media requires a minimum available network bandwidth of 128 Kbps.

Managed System Management Station

DRAC 5

Remote CD

Virtual Floppy

Virtual CD

Remote Floppy

Network