Installation Manual

• If the host server operating system supports USB mass storage devices, the iLO Virtual
CD/DVD-ROM is available after the host server operating system loads.
◦ You can use the Virtual CD/DVD-ROM when the host server operating system is running
to upgrade device drivers, install software, and perform other tasks.
◦ Having the Virtual CD/DVD-ROM available when the server is running can be useful if
you must diagnose and repair the NIC driver.
◦ The Virtual CD/DVD-ROM can be the physical CD/DVD-ROM drive on which the web
browser is running, or an image file stored on your local hard drive or network drive.
◦ For optimal performance, Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends using image files
stored on the hard drive of your client PC or on a network drive accessible through a
high-speed network link.
• You can use the .NET IRC to mount a Virtual Folder to access and copy files between a
client and a managed server.
• Before you use the Virtual Media feature, review the operating system considerations in
“Virtual Media operating system information” (page 232).
• You can also access the Virtual Media feature by using the .NET IRC or Java IRC, XML
configuration and control scripts, the iLO RESTful API, or the SMASH CLP.
• If the Virtual Floppy/USB key or Virtual CD/DVD-ROM capability is enabled, you cannot
typically access the floppy drive or CD/DVD-ROM drive from the client operating system.
CAUTION: To prevent file and data corruption, do not try to access the local media when
you are using it as an iLO Virtual Media device.
Virtual Media operating system information
This section describes the operating system requirements to consider when you are using the
iLO Virtual Media features.
Operating system USB requirement
To use Virtual Media devices, your operating system must support USB devices, including USB
mass storage devices. For more information, see your operating system documentation.
During system boot, the ROM BIOS provides USB support until the operating system loads.
Because MS-DOS uses the BIOS to communicate with storage devices, utility diskettes that boot
DOS will also function with Virtual Media.
Configuring Windows 7 for use with iLO Virtual Media with Windows 7
By default, Windows 7 powers off the iLO virtual hub when no Virtual Media devices are enabled
or connected during boot.
To change this setting, use the following procedure:
1. Open Device Manager.
2. Select View→Devices by connection.
3. Expand Standard Universal PCI to USB Host Controller to display the USB devices,
including the Generic USB Hub.
The Generic USB Hub option is the iLO virtual USB hub controller.
4. Right-click Generic USB Hub and select Properties.
5. Click the Power Management tab.
6. Clear the Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power check box.
232 Using iLO Virtual Media