HP Integrated Lights-Out 2 User Guide

You can access virtual media on a host server from a client through a graphical interface using a Javaapplet and through a script interface using an XML engine.To access iLO 2 Virtual Media devices using the browser-based interface, select Virtual Media on theVirtual Devices tab. An applet loads in support of the Virtual Floppy or Virtual CD/DVD-ROM device.You can also access Virtual Media through the Integrated Remote Console. The Integrated RemoteConsole enables you to access the system KVM and control Virtual Power and Virtual Media from a singleconsole under Microsoft® Internet Explorer. For more information on accessing Virtual Power and VirtualMedia using the Integrated Remote Console, refer to the "Integrated Remote Console ("Integrated RemoteConsole option" on page 70)" section.Using iLO 2 Virtual Media devicesYou can access virtual media on a host server from a client through a graphical interface using a Javaapplet and through a script interface using an XML engine.To access iLO 2 Virtual Media devices using the graphical interface, select Virtual Media on the VirtualDevices tab. An applet loads in support of the Virtual Floppy or Virtual CD-ROM device.iLO 2 Virtual Floppy/USBKeyThe iLO 2 Virtual Floppy disk is available at server boot time for all operating systems. Booting from theiLO 2 Virtual Floppy enables you to upgrade the host system ROM, deploy an operating system fromnetwork drives, and perform disaster recovery of failed operating systems, among other tasks.If the host server operating system supports USB mass storage devices, then the iLO 2 VirtualFloppy/USBKey is also available after the host server operating system loads. You can use the iLO 2Virtual Floppy/USBKey when the host server operating system is running to upgrade device drivers,create an emergency repair diskette, and perform other tasks. Having the Virtual Floppy available whenthe server is running can be especially useful if you must diagnose and repair a problem with the NICdriver.The Virtual Floppy/USBKey can be the physical floppy or USB key drive on which you are running theWeb browser, or an image file stored on your local hard drive or network drive. For maximumperformance, HP recommends using the local image files stored either on the hard drive of your client PCor on a network drive accessible through a high-speed network link.To use a physical floppy or USB key drive in your client PC:1. Select Local Media Drive in the Virtual Floppy/USBKey section.2. Select the drive letter of the desired local floppy or USB key drive on your client PC from thedropdown menu. To ensure the source diskette or image file is not modified during use, select theForce read-only access option.3. Click Connect.Using iLO 2 85