Configuring Virtual Media Remotely; Enabling/Disabling Virtual Media Using The On-Board Web Interface - Dell PowerEdge KVM 1081AD User Manual

Table 5-1. OSCAR Interface Virtual Media Options
Function Purpose
Mass Storage
Allows virtual media sessions to the first detected mass storage
drive. Enable this checkbox to establish a virtual media mass storage
connection to a server. Disable to end a virtual media mass storage
connection to a server.
Write Access
Allows a target server to write data to the virtual media during a
virtual media session. Read access is always allowed during a virtual
media session.
To set virtual media options using the OSCAR interface:
1 Press <Print Screen> to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog
box appears.
2 Connect a virtual media device to the USB port on the switch.
3 Click VMedia.
4 Click the appropriate checkbox to enable or disable each of the options.
For information about each individual setting, see Table 5-1.
5 Click OK to accept the options you have selected and return to the Main
dialog box.

Configuring Virtual Media Remotely

Virtual media can also be configured using the on-board web interface. The
on-board web interface includes options similar to those in the OSCAR
interface. Users can enable or disable virtual media on any server on a per SIP
basis. This control is also maintained in the appliance after a power cycle.

Enabling/Disabling Virtual Media Using the On-board Web Interface

The on-board web interface virtual media configuration screen displays the
EID, name, and connection path of each virtual media SIP , as well as a check
box that controls whether virtual media is enabled or disabled for that
individual SIP .
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