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To use the Boot Once Feature, do the following:

1Log in to the iDRAC6 through the Web interface and click System→ Console/Media→ Configuration.

2Select the Enable Boot Once option under Virtual Media.

3Power up the server and enter the BIOS Boot Manager.

4Change the boot sequence to boot from the remote Virtual Media device.

5Power cycle the server.

The server boots from the remote Virtual Media device. The next time the server reboots, the remote Virtual Media connection is detached.

NOTE: Virtual Media should be in the Attached state for the virtual drives to appear in the boot sequence. Ensure that the bootable media is present in the virtualized drive to enable Boot Once.

Using Virtual Media When the Server’s Operating System Is Running

Windows-Based Systems

On Windows systems, the Virtual Media drives are automounted if they are attached and configured with a drive letter.

Using the virtual drives from within Windows is similar to using your physical drives. When you connect to the media using the Virtual Media wizard, the media is available at the system by clicking the drive and browsing its content.

Linux-Based Systems

Depending on the configuration of the software on your system, the Virtual Media drives may not be automounted. If your drives are not automounted, manually mount the drives using the Linux mount command.

Configuring and Using Virtual Media

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