Virtual Media; Remotely Transferring Files As A Virtual Disk Drive - ADDER AdderLink Digital iPEPS User Manual

Virtual Media

The Adder Virtual Media feature allows you to remotely make files available
to a host computer that is linked to the Digital iPEPS. Disk drives, single files
or collections of files and folders up to 2GB in size can be mounted via the
VNC link, and appear as a read-only disk on the host. This can prove to be an
invaluable tool when upgrading host computers from remote positions.
Note: The file transfer is in one direction only, from viewer to host.
Note: Adder Virtual Media does not currently work with Apple Mac systems.
In order to use the Adder Virtual Media feature, the VM link must be made
between the Digital iPEPS and a USB port on the host computer. See
computer connections for details.
There are two main ways to use Adder Virtual Media:
• Create a read-only 'virtual disk drive' on the host from one or more files
chosen at the viewer end. This is useful for copying one or more files from
the computer running the VNC viewer to the host computer. See below.
• Export a disk drive (e.g. CD, DVD or USB flash drive) from the viewer
computer so it appears as a disk on the host attached to Digital iPEPS. A
particular use for this is for booting or upgrading the remote host from a CD
or other media that you have at the viewer end. See
Remotely transferring files to the host as a virtual disk drive
There are several methods of doing this. The easiest method depends on whether:
• The files are already on the clipboard of the viewer computer (following an
Edit -> Copy operation). See To remotely transfer files from the clipboard >>
or
• The files still need to be selected. See To select and remotely transfer files
from the viewer computer >>
Note: When using Adder Virtual Media features, within the VNC viewer
properties, ensure that in the Inputs section, the Share clipboard with server
and the Enable file transfer options are enabled. See
To remotely transfer files from the clipboard
1 On the remote system, log into the Digital iPEPS using the VNC viewer.
2 If not already done, use Windows Explorer to locate and copy the required
3 Within the VNC viewer window, click the Controls button and then select
Host
next page.
4 On the host computer (via the VNC viewer) locate the new virtual drive
To select and remotely transfer files from the viewer computer
1 On the remote system, log into the Digital iPEPS using the VNC viewer.
2 Invoke the "Send Files" feature of the VNC viewer (called "File Transfer" in
3 The viewer will display a window allowing you to select files or a whole folder.
Appendix 1 for details.
4 On the host computer (via the VNC viewer) locate the new virtual drive
file(s), or folder(s) to the clipboard.
the Virtual Media option. A popup similar to the following will be displayed:
Click the Create VM Drive button to announce file availability to the host
computer, whereupon a popup will confirm that the new virtual media disk
is built.
Note: Remember, at this point the selected files/folders have not yet been
transferred to the host system, they are just visible there.
(shown as a Removable Disk) and copy the files to the required location on
the host computer.
later versions), either by clicking the icon on the viewer's toolbar or selecting
from the F8 menu.
Highlight the required files or folders (up to a maximum of 2GB) that you
wish to transfer to the host computer and click the Open button. The new
disk drive should appear on the host a few seconds later.
Note: The Use Entire Folder button provides a quick way to select a whole
folder while you are viewing its contents.
Note: Remember, at this point the selected files/folders have not yet been
transferred to the host system, they are just visible there.
(shown as a Removable Disk) and copy the files to the required location on
the host computer.
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