Chapter 4: Virtual Media30Mounting 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.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 audioImportant: Once you are connected to a virtual media drive, do notchange mouse modes in the KVM client if you are performing filetransfers, upgrades, installations or other similar actions. Doing so maycause errors on the virtual media drive or cause the virtual media drive tofail.
