Chapter 4: Virtual Media97Remote PC VM Prerequisites Certain virtual media options require administrative privileges on theremote 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 VM Prerequisites KVM target servers must support USB connected drives. USB 2.0 ports are faster and preferred.CIMs Required for Virtual MediaYou must use one of the following CIMs is to use virtual media: D2CIM-VUSB D2CIM-DVUSB D2CIM-DVUSB-DVI D2CIM-DVUSB-HDMI D2CIM-DVUSB-DPNote that the black connector on the DVUSB CIMs are used for thekeyboard and mouse. The gray connector is used for virtual media.Keep both plugs of the CIM connected to the device. The device may notoperate properly if both plugs are not connected to the target server.Mounting Local DrivesThis option mounts an entire drive, which means the entire disk drive ismounted virtually onto the target server.Use this option for hard drives and external drives only. It does notinclude network drives, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM drives.Notes 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.
