HP Integrated Lights-Out User Manual page 87

Using iLO Virtual Media devices
You can access virtual media on a host server from a client through a graphical interface using a Java™
applet and through a script interface using an XML engine.
To access iLO Virtual Media devices using the graphical interface, select Virtual Media on the Virtual
Devices tab. An applet loads in support of the Virtual Floppy or Virtual CD/DVD-ROM device.
iLO Virtual Floppy/USB Key
The iLO Virtual Floppy disk is available during server boot time for all operating systems. Booting from the
iLO Virtual Floppy enables you to upgrade the host system ROM, deploy an operating system from
network drives, and perform disaster recovery of failed operating systems, among other tasks. If the host
server operating system supports USB mass storage devices, then the iLO Virtual Floppy/USBKey option is
also available after the host server operating system loads. You can use the iLO Virtual Floppy/USBKey
when the host server operating system is running to upgrade device drivers, create an emergency repair
diskette, and perform other tasks. Having the Virtual Floppy available when the server is running can be
especially useful if you must diagnose and repair a problem with the NIC driver.
The Virtual Floppy/USBKey option can be the physical floppy or USB key drive on which you are running
the web browser or an image file stored on your local hard drive or network drive. For maximum
performance, HP recommends using the local image files stored either on the hard drive of your client
computer or on a network drive accessible through a high-speed network link.
To use a physical floppy or USB key drive in your client computer:
In the Virtual Floppy/USBKey section, select Local Media Drive.
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From the dropdown menu, select the drive letter of the desired local floppy or USB key drive on your
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client computer. To ensure the source diskette or image file is not modified during use, select the
Force read-only access option.
Click Connect.
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The connected drive icon and LED will change to reflect the current status of the Virtual Floppy Drive.
To use an image file:
In the Virtual Floppy/USBKey section of the Virtual Media applet, select Local Image File.
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