HP 409054-003 manual Using Virtual Media, Virtual Media overview

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Using Virtual Media

Virtual Media overview

In this section on Virtual Media, the remote console for HP Server Console Switches with Virtual Media is only available if the console switch is tiered underneath an HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media.

The console switch enables you to connect shared media to a server using a USB connection. This capability enables you to manage systems more efficiently by performing operating system installation, operating system recovery, program installation, file transfers, and BIOS updates from the local or remote console.

You can connect Virtual Media directly to the console switch using one of the USB ports located on the rear of the console switch. In addition, you can connect Virtual Media from any remote workstation that is running the HP IP Console Viewer and is connected to a server using an HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media. All USB ports of a local console are assigned to a single Virtual Media session and cannot be mapped independently to different servers.

To open a Virtual Media session with a server, you must first connect the server to the console switch using an interface adapter with Virtual Media and establish a local console session.

Using a console switch with Virtual Media, you can map a removable mass storage device or a CD/DVD type device on the console as a virtual drive on a target server. You can also add and map an .iso or floppy image file on the local client as a virtual drive on the target server if you are using the HP IP Console Viewer.

Limitations of using USB 2.0 composite devices with Virtual Media

The default functionality for Virtual Media for a USB 2.0 interface adapter with Virtual Media capability is the composite high-speed USB 2.0 capability of the USB protocol. The BIOS and particular operating systems and installation programs of various target servers do not support composite USB 2.0 devices. If your target server BIOS or operating system does not support such devices, then you must perform one of the following actions:

•Purchase a PS2 interface adapter with Virtual Media and map a single Virtual Media device, which operates in standard USB 2.0 mode.

•Disable the USB 2.0 function of the USB 2.0 interface adapter with Virtual Media from the console switch local OSD, enabling the interface adapter to operate in USB 1.1 mode. For more information on this option, see "Disabling the USB 2.0 function (on page 63)."

AMD Opteron™-based HP ProLiant servers and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 (before Update 5) do not currently support composite USB 2.0 devices. However, the target server BIOS for Intel®-based HP ProLiant G4 and later servers support composite USB 2.0 devices. If the server BIOS supports USB 2.0 composite devices, but the operating system installation program does not, a failure occurs when the keyboard and mouse control is switched from the BIOS to the installation program.

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Contents HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide Intended audience Contents Using Virtual Media Troubleshooting Console switch components Component identificationInterface adapter with Virtual Media components PS2 interface adapter with Virtual Media Description Installation checklist Installing the console switchInstallation overview Rack-mount safety instructionsOptional item Rack-mounting the console switchRequired items not included Required toolsPerforming a side-mount type a installation Performing a side-mount type B installation Performing a standard-mount installation Installing the console switch Performing a cantilever-mount type a installation Installing the console switch Performing a cantilever-mount type B installation Connecting the console switch Description HP IP Console Viewer overview Connecting the interface adapter Installing the interface adapterInterface adapter overview Server Cascading console switches overview Cascading console switchesCascading console switches matrix HP IP Console Switch with Cascading console switches Servers Cascading console switches Main console switch HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Local port operation Accessing the Main dialog boxLocal port operation overview Viewing the Port column Viewing servers by name, EID, or portViewing the server status column Soft switching to a server Soft switchingUsing basic OSD navigation keys Soft switching to a previous serverManaging routine tasks for servers Keystroke DescriptionChanging the display behavior SecuritySelecting the display order of servers Controlling the status flagSelecting a key combination to launch the OSD Changing the status flag Flag DescriptionAssigning device types Modifying device typesChanging the keyboard language Changing network configurations Setting local console switch securitySetting and changing the console switch password Recovering a console switch password Enabling Screen Saver modeLocal port operation Disabling the Screen Saver mode Removing screen saver password protectionExiting Screen Saver mode Changing the OSD language Assigning server and serial device namesSetting up a scan pattern Assigning names to serversAdding servers to the scan list Deactivating Scan mode Activating Scan modeRemoving servers from the scan list Using preemption Assigning a preempt timeoutManaging server tasks using the OSD Viewing and disconnecting user connections Checkbox or button DescriptionDisconnecting a user Viewing current user connectionsDisplaying interface adapter status information Displaying version informationLocal port operation Displaying configuration information Decommissioning an interface adapterRunning system diagnostics Activating Run Diagnostics Test DescriptionResetting devices Local port operation Using Virtual Media Virtual Media overviewUsing local Virtual Media Virtual Media resourcesUsing Virtual Media in a two-level cascade configuration Using Virtual Media in a three-level cascade configuration Connecting local Virtual Media Using USB composite media devices Disabling the USB 2.0 functionUsing Virtual Media Enabling the USB 2.0 function Using Virtual Media Using Virtual Media Configuring HyperTerminal Console switch serial managementConnecting to the serial management connector Establishing LAN connectionsUsing the Main Menu Configuring MinicomSet/Change Password Network ConfigurationEnable Debug Messages Firmware ManagementEnable Ldap Debug Messages Restore Factory DefaultsReset Appliance Set Web Interface PortsInput Web Server Certificate ExitConfiguring the console switch NIC Console switch serial management Console switch serial management Recovering a lost console switch serial management password Console switch serial management Upgrading the console switch firmware through the local OSD Upgrading the console switch firmware overviewUpgrading the firmware Upgrading the firmware Upgrading the firmware Upgrading the firmware Upgrading interface adapter firmware Loading interface adapter firmware individually Upgrading the interface adapter firmware simultaneously Upgrading the firmware Enabling Tftp for Linux operating systems Enabling Tftp for Microsoft Windows operating systemsVerifying Tftp for Linux operating systems Upgrading the firmware Troubleshooting Troubleshooting tableServers Connection length table Devices with Virtual Media onAre the expansion module ports hot-pluggable? Frequently asked questionsCan the console switch be mounted in a round-hole rack? Are the interface adapters hot-pluggable?How do I cascade console switches? How do I access the Main dialog box?How do I change the keyboard language? How do I use the Run Diagnostics feature? How do I locally connect a cascaded console switch?How do I look at my console switch firmware version? Is the console switch operational?What are the minimum and maximum cable lengths? What kind of CAT5 cables are supported?Before you contact HP Technical supportHP contact information Federal Communications Commission notice Regulatory compliance noticesRegulatory compliance identification numbers FCC rating labelCanadian notice ModificationsCables European Union regulatory noticeJapanese notice Korean class a notice Power cord statement for Japan Acronyms and abbreviations OSD Index Index TFTP, verifying for Linux Tools Troubleshooting Simultaneously
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