Question about IPMI/KVM

[masterb56]

Can I load an iso image with virtual media with a linux workstation? Cause my own windows pc is horribly slow :facepalm:

 

[HH-Brian]

Most KVM / IPMI will support virtual CD / DVD media which is linked using various file sharing protocols.

Do you happen to know the brand and model of the server?

 

[masterb56]

Its supermicro with FW 1.0x something. The problem is when I use a linux workstation, virtual media wizard does not appear but on windows it does. So I have to find a windows vps to upload my iso image.

 

[HH-Brian]

There are actually 2 different ways to use virtual media on the Supermicro IPMI. Since the way to access it varies by model, please contact your data center regarding the issue. I own a Supermicro server and I'm able to load virtual media from my Mac and Linux desktops just fine using the method that does not require a windows share and pass.

Another option is to install SMB services on your LInux desktop and create a Windows compatible share to copy the CD /DVD to as an ISO. I have run into problems w/ the windows share function not working properly and have had to use a Windows VPS once or twice as a work around.

 

[masterb56]

Yeah I was researching about it and saw I had to update the firmware or something, but I only got an Operator account on it so I contacted my provider.

Thanks for the idea for SMB services, didn't know there was such a thing lol! Will try it out once my provider responds :D

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Scrap it, they say they don't even have access to BIOS grrrr

 

[Cheetah]

with IPMI/KVM u dont have access to BIOS ? wtf
make sure u got JAVA installed on linux workstation (GUI). It should work correctly

 

[masterb56]

Yeah, its from 100tb. They said they don't have access to bios level, only Softlayer does.