How do I use iDRAC in virtual media?
Please follow the directions below to use the virtual media function on iDRAC6 and iDRAC7:
- Open the Virtual Console from iDRAC web interface.
- Click on Virtual Media and choose Launch Virtual Media.
- Now you see the management window.
- Select the image (ISO-file) you want to use as virtual media and click Open.
How do I mount an ISO with iDRAC?
Click Launch Virtual Console from iDRAC web interface. Click on Virtual Media and browse to the device you want to pass through. In this example, we choose Map CD/DVD for the usage of an image (ISO-file). Browse to the ISO location, choose the ISO and click Map Device.
How do I transfer files using iDRAC?
To enable remote file sharing through the iDRAC6 Web interface, do the following:
- Open a supported Web browser window.
- Log in to iDRAC6 Web interface.
- Select the System Remote File Share tab.
- The Remote File Share screen is displayed.
- Provide the User Credentials and Image File path and Connect.
How do I connect to Dell iDRAC?
- Turn on the managed system.
- Press during Power-on Self-test (POST).
- In the System Setup Main Menu page, click iDRAC Settings. The iDRAC Settings page is displayed.
- Click Network. The Network page is displayed.
- Specify the network settings.
- Click Back, click Finish, and then click Yes.
What is the virtual media?
Virtual media is a method of connecting a remote storage media such as CD-ROM, USB mass storage, ISO image, and floppy disk to a target server that can be anywhere on the network.
How do I access my Dell server remotely?
Access the System menu, click on the Console/Media tab and select the Virtual Console and Virtual Media option. Click on the Launch Virtual Console Button to start a remote console session. You can now use the remote console feature.
What is the meaning of virtual media?
A virtual media (VM) device is any type of data storage device — such as CDs, flash drives, or external hard drives — that you can connect to remotely to enable data sharing.
