HP Integrity iLO 2 Operations Guide

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Figure 30 Virtual Floppy/USB Key
To use an image file:
1. Click Launch.
2. Within the virtual USB key section of the vMedia applet, select Local Image File.
3. In the textbox, enter the path or file name of the image, or to locate the image file by using
the Choose Disk Image File dialog, click Browse. To ensure the source diskette or image file
is not modified during use, select Force read-only access.
IMPORTANT: You must select the USB key image file with this option.
If you use CD or DVD-ROM image files, you must select the CD/DVD-ROM option. The CD
or DVD-ROM option is not interchangeable with the USB key image file and vice versa.
4. Click Connect. The connected drive icon and LED change state to reflect the current status of
the virtual USB key drive. When connected, the virtual devices are available to the host server
until you close the vMedia applet.
5. When you are finished using the virtual USB key, disconnect the device from the host server
or close the applet.
The iLO 2 Virtual floppy/USB key is available to the host server at run time if the operating system
on the host server supports USB floppy or key drives.
The iLO 2 Virtual floppy/USB key appears to your operating system just like any other drive. When
using iLO 2 for the first time, the host operating system might prompt you to complete a New
Hardware Found wizard.
Virtual Media Applet Timeout
The vMedia applet does not timeout when it is connected to a host server. The vMedia applet must
remain open when using a vMedia device. The vMedia applet closes when you log out.
Supported Operating Systems and USB Support for vMedia
To use vMedia devices, your operating system must support USB mass storage devices.
Different operating systems provide different levels of USB support. iLO 2 uses the operating system's
built-in USB drivers. The level of USB support in the operating system affects the level of support
for iLO 2 vMedia. In general, any operating system issues that affect a USB CD/DVD drive also
affect iLO 2 vMedia.
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