Overview

Virtual media extends KVM capabilities by enabling KVM target servers to remotely access media from a client PC and network file servers. With this feature, media mounted on a client PC and network file servers is essentially "mounted virtually" by the target server. The target server can then read from and write to that media as if it were physically connected to the target server itself. In addition to data file support via virtual media files are supported by virtual media via a USB connection.

Virtual media can include internal and USB-mounted CD and DVD drives, USB mass storage devices, PC hard drives, and ISO images (disk images).

Note: ISO9660 is the standard supported by Raritan. However, other ISO standards can be used.

Virtual media provides the ability to perform additional tasks remotely, such as:

• Transferring files
• Running diagnostics
• Installing or patching applications
• Complete installation of the operating system

This expanded KVM control eliminates most trips to the data center, saving time and money, thereby making virtual media very powerful.