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OpenManage Enterprise 4.0.x User's Guide

Attaching iDRAC virtual media

Update, install and remotely access the server using iDRAC virtual media.

About this task

  • Update all server firmware using the matching bootable image (ISO-file).
  • Install an operating system on your server directly from the ISO.
  • View video output from the server and use the local mouse and keyboard as if you were in the same room.

Steps

  1. To access the virtual media dialog, Launch the virtual console.
  2. In the top-right corner of the screen, click on Virtual Media > Connect Virtual Media.
  3. Map the remote ISO image file to the (CD/DVD or removable disk) device by clicking Choose File and selecting the ISO file. Mount the ISO file by clicking Map Device.
    NOTE: Map External Device and Reset USB using Java client are currently not supported on OpenManage Enterprise Clicking on Launch downloads a .jnlp file but it will not work.

Results

The ISO or external device file can now be used as a bootable device.

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