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Chapter 3: Local Port Operation 33
Setting Virtual Media Options
You can determine the behavior of the DSR switch during a virtual media session using the options
provided in the Virtual Media dialog box. Table 3.6 outlines the options that can be set for virtual
media sessions.
To set virtual media options:
1. If the OSCAR interface is not open, press
Print Screen. The Main dialog box appears.
2. Click Setup - VM. The Virtual Media dialog box appears.
Table 3.6: Virtual Media Options
Function Purpose
Appliance
Locked
Synchronizes the KVM and virtual media sessions so that when a user disconnects a
KVM connection, the virtual media connection to that server is also disconnected. A
local user attempting to switch to a different server is also disconnected.
Select Local
Mapping Options
Reserve
Ensures that a virtual media connection can only be accessed with your username
and that no other user can create a KVM connection to that server. When the
associated KVM session is disconnected, the virtual media session may be
disconnected according to the Locked setting in the Virtual Media dialog box.
CD ROM
Allows virtual media sessions to the first detected CD-ROM drive. Enable this
checkbox to establish a virtual media CD-ROM connection to a server. Disable to
end a virtual media CD-ROM connection to a server.
Mass Storage
Allows virtual media sessions to the first detected mass storage drive. Enable this
checkbox to establish a virtual media mass storage connection to a server. Disable
to end a virtual media mass storage connection to a server.
Write Access
Allows a target server to write data to the virtual media during a virtual media
session. Read access is always allowed during a virtual media session.
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