Dell IDRAC6, User Manual

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Configuring the vFlash Media Card for Use With iDRAC6
Click Upload .
A status bar is displayed, indicating upload progress.
If you upload a bootable image, you can boot the server to that image.
Currently iDRAC6 does not support .
iso image through vFlash. The only
image that is currently supported is .img like bootable floppy image. iDRAC6
emulates the vFlash device as a floppy device to the BIOS/operating system.
To boot from vFlash, do the following:
1
Format the vFlash.
2
Upload the new .img file. Ensure that the vFlash is not connected.
3
Now connect the vFlash.
4
Reboot your system.
5
Press F11 during POST (through the console if the system is at a remote
location) to select the boot device.
6
Select Virtual Flash from the boot list.
NOTE:
The image file is a placeholder for an uploaded file image. You can create a
boot image, save it in .img format (emulating a floppy device), format the vFlash, and
then upload it to the vFlash.
Viewing the vFlash Key Size
The vFlash Key Size drop-down menu displays the current size setting.
Configuring the vFlash Media Card Using
RACADM
Enabling or Disabling the vFlash Media Card
Open a local console to the server, log in, and enter:
racadm cfgRacVirtual cfgVirMediaKeyEnable [ 1 or 0 ]
where
1
is enabled and
0
is disabled.
NOTE:
For more information about cfgRacVirtual, including output details, see
"cfgRacVirtual."