Configuring Virtual Media Using RACADM

To configure the virtual media,
Use the objects in the iDRAC.VirtualMedia group with the set command.
Use the objects in the cfgRacVirtual group with the config command.
For more information, see the RACADM Command Line Reference Guide for iDRAC available at
dell.com/support/manuals.

Configuring Virtual Media Using iDRAC Settings Utility

You can attach, detach, or auto-attach virtual media using the iDRAC Settings utility. To do this:
1. In the iDRAC Settings utility, go to Media and USB Port Settings.
TheiDRAC Settings . Media and USB Port Settings page is displayed.
2. In the Virtual Media section, select Detach, Attach, or Auto attach based on the requirement. For
more information about the options, see iDRAC Settings Utility Online Help.
3. Click Back, click Finish, and then click Yes.
The Virtual Media settings are configured.

Attached Media State and System Response

The following table describes the system response based on the Attached Media setting.
Table 28. Attached Media State and System Response
Attached Media State System Response
Detach Cannot map an image to the system.
Attach Media is mapped even when Client View is closed.
Auto-attach Media is mapped when Client View is opened and unmapped when Client
View is closed.

Server Settings For Viewing Virtual Devices in Virtual Media

You must configure the following settings in the management station to allow visibility of empty drives.
To do this, in Windows Explorer, from the Organize menu, click Folder and search options. On the View
tab, deselect Hide empty drives in the Computer folder option and click OK.
Accessing Virtual Media
You can access Virtual Media with or without using the Virtual Console. Before you access Virtual Media,
make sure to configure your Web browser(s).
Virtual Media and RFS are mutually exclusive. If the RFS connection is active and you attempt to launch
the Virtual Media client, the following error message is displayed: Virtual Media is currently unavailable. A
Virtual Media or Remote File Share session is in use.
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