How do I Use IPMI to Remotely Attach an ISO File?

Another advantage of having IPMI configured on your server is that it allows the user to attach media remotely. One example of when this would be used is to upload an operating system ISO file, to install an operating system remotely, through the IPMI.

To attach an ISO file through IMPI, first login to the IPMI’s control panel and then start a remote console. If you are not sure how to do this, please use our FAQ to find information on how to perform these actions. Now click Virtual Media at the top of the remote console’s screen. Then click on Virtual Storage.

A Virtual Storage window will now appear. To attach an ISO file you now click on CDROM&ISO and then select the ISO File in Logical Drive Type (you can also select Web ISO if you are installing an ISO directly from a website; however, this guide will show you how to upload an ISO file locally stored on your PC).

Now press Open Image. You will now be able to use the Open window to select the ISO file you wish to attach. Navigate through your home/work computer’s files, select the ISO file, and then press Open.

The file’s name and location will now appear under Image File Name and Full Path. Next, press Plug in to attach the file.

You should now see a message appear under connection status history, which shows as “Plug-In OK!!”. You can now press OK.

You have now mapped the virtual media to the server. You should now be able to access this content through the server. If you have attached an ISO to install a new operating system, you should now be able to access this media through the boot menu.

If you have any further questions about IPMI or Remote Management, please look through our FAQ section. If our FAQ page does not have the answer, please feel free to raise a support ticket, and we will be happy to help.