Dell IDRAC6 User Manual

Configuring and Using Virtual Media 229
Configuring and Using Virtual Media
Overview
The Virtual Media feature, accessed through the console redirection viewer,
provides the managed server access to media connected to a remote system
on the network. Figure 14-1 shows the overall architecture of Virtual Media.
Figure 14-1. Overall Architecture of Virtual Media
Managed Server Management Station
Modular Server
Remote CD/DVD/USB
Remote Floppy
Network

Dell IDRAC6 Specifications

General

Remote Management	Yes
Out-of-band Management	Yes
Remote KVM	Yes
Virtual Console	Yes
Version	6
Interface	Web-based
Features	Remote console, Virtual media
Security	SSL encryption
Protocols Supported	IPMI, SNMP
Authentication	Active Directory
Compatible Hardware	Dell PowerEdge servers (11th generation)
Remote Access	Yes
Alerts and Notifications	Email, SNMP traps
Power Management	Remote power on/off/reset, Power monitoring
Firmware Updates	Remote firmware updates via web interface or command line