Reference Guide
46 Configuring the KVM Switch Module
3
To access a server from the list of servers, click the button that represents the server you would
like to view.
If you are already connected to another server, first disconnect from that server by clicking
Detach
at the bottom of the display.
4
Click the
Attach
button at the bottom of the display.
When the system has successfully made the selection, the
Launch Media Application
button
will become active.
5
Select
Launch Media Application
.
The virtual media dialog box will appear.
NOTE: A valid media should be present in the floppy or CD/DVD drive before the respective virtual media
device can be connected.
6
In the
Floppy Drive
box or the
CD/DVD Drive
box, select the virtual media that you want
to connect to the virtual media device.
7
Click
Browse
and select the appropriate drive.
8
Click
Connect
.
Viewing the Connected Device Status
The
Virtual Media
panel lists the generic mass storage and CD/DVD devices that are currently
connected. For each connected device, the target drive, where the target drive is connected and
the number of bytes read (for that device) are displayed.
Operating the Device Remotely
Once the device has been connected, operate it remotely through the video viewer by selecting
the
Console
option from the DRAC/MC menu. See "Using the Video Viewer."
Booting to Virtual Media
To boot to a Virtual Media device such as a CD/DVD device, you may need to change the
Boot
Sequence
option using the System Setup program. See "Using the System Setup Program" in your
Hardware Owner’s Manual
for information on changing the boot order.
Installing Operating Systems Using Virtual Media
1
Ensure that the operating system installation CD is inserted in the management station’s CD
drive.
2
Ensure that you have selected your local CD drive and that you have connected to the virtual
drives.
3
Follow the steps for booting from the virtual media in the preceding section to ensure that
the BIOS is set to boot from the CD drive that you are installing from.
4
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.