Chapter 5: Virtual Media92Prerequisites for Using Virtual MediaWith the virtual media feature, you can mount up to two drives (ofdifferent types) that are supported by the USB profile currently applied tothe target. These drives are accessible for the duration of the KVMsession.For example, you can mount a specific CD-ROM, use it, and thendisconnect it when you are done. The CD-ROM virtual media “channel”will remain open, however, so that you can virtually mount anotherCD-ROM. These virtual media “channels” remain open until the KVMsession is closed as long as the USB profile supports it.To use virtual media, connect/attach the media to the client or networkfile server that you want to access from the target server. This need notbe the first step, but it must be done prior to attempting to access thismedia.The following conditions must be met in order to use virtual media:Dominion Device For users requiring access to virtual media, the device permissionsmust be set to allow access to the relevant ports, as well as virtualmedia access (VM Access port permission) for those ports. Portpermissions are set at the group-level. A USB connection must exist between the device and the targetserver. If you want to use PC-Share, Security Settings must also be enabledin the Security Settings page. Optional You must choose the correct USB profile for the KVM target serveryou are connecting to.Client PC Certain virtual media options require administrative privileges on theclient PC (for example, drive redirection of complete drives).Note: If you are using Microsoft Vista or Windows 7, disable UserAccount Control or select Run as Administrator when startingInternet Explorer. To do this, click the Start Menu, locate IE,right-click and select Run as Administrator.Target Server KVM target servers must support USB connected drives. KVM target servers running Windows 2000 must have all of therecent patches installed. USB 2.0 ports are both faster and preferred.
