cfgRacVirtual

NOTE: This object is applicable only to iDRAC6.

This group contains parameters to configure the iDRAC6 Virtual Media feature. One instance of the group is allowed.

The following sections provides information about the objects in the cfgRacVirtual group.

cfgRacVirMediaAttached (Read/Write)

Description

This object is used to attach virtual devices to the system via the

 

USB bus. When the devices are attached the server recognizes valid

 

USB mass storage devices attached to the system. This is equivalent

 

to attaching a local USB CDROM/floppy drive to a USB port on the

 

system. When the devices are attached they can be connected to

 

the virtual devices remotely using iDRAC6 Web interface or the

 

CLI. Setting this object to 0 causes the devices to detach from the

 

USB bus.

Legal Values

0

= Detach

 

1

= Attach

 

2

= Auto-Attach

Default

0

 

cfgVirMediaBootOnce (Read/Write)

Description

Enables or disables the Virtual Media Boot Once feature of

 

iDRAC6.

 

If this property is enabled when the host server is rebooted, this

 

feature attempts to boot from the virtual media devices—if the

 

appropriate media is installed in the device.

Legal Values

1 (TRUE)

0(FALSE)

Default 0

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IDRAC6 1.95, CMC 3.2, IDRAC6 3.5 specifications

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