Chapter 4: Virtual Media66Notes on Mounting Local DrivesKVM target servers running the Windows XP® operating system may notaccept new mass storage connections after an NTFS-formatted partition(for example, the local C drive) has been redirected to them.If this occurs, close the Remote Console and reconnect beforeredirecting another virtual media device. If other users are connected tothe same target server, they must also close their connections to thetarget server.Supported Tasks Via Virtual MediaVirtual media provides the ability to perform tasks remotely, such as: Transferring files Running diagnostics Installing or patching applications Complete installation of the operating system Record and playback of digital audioSupported Virtual Media TypesThe following virtual media types are supported for Windows®, Mac® andLinux™ clients: Internal and external hard drives Internal and USB-mounted CD and DVD drives USB mass storage devices PC hard drives ISO images (disk images) Digital audio devices*Note: ISO9660 is the standard supported by Raritan. However, other ISOstandards can be used.Conditions when Read/Write is Not AvailableVirtual media Read/Write is not available in the following situations: For Linux® and Mac® clients When the drive is write-protected When the user does not have Read/Write permission: Port Permission Access is set to None or View Port Permission VM Access is set to Read-Only or Deny
