Device status and connection settings control when a CD-ROM or DVD drive is connected to a virtual machine, whether to use a specific drive or allow Workstation Pro to detect a drive, and whether to use an ISO image file instead of a physical drive.
To configure device status and connection settings for a selected virtual machine, select , click the Hardware tab, and select the drive.
Table 1.
Device Status and Connection Settings
Setting |
Description |
Connected |
Connect the drive or ISO image file while the virtual machine is running. |
Connect at power on |
Connect the drive or ISO image path when you power on the virtual machine. |
Connection |
Select the location of the physical drive or ISO image file.
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Remote Server
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(Remote virtual machine only) The physical drive or ISO image file is located on the remote host.
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Local Client
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(Remote virtual machine only) The physical drive or ISO image file is located on the local host.
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Local (Across Sessions)
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(Shared virtual machine only) The physical drive or ISO image file can be used across multiple sessions.
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Local (Single Session)
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(Shared virtual machine only) The physical drive or ISO image file can be used only in this session.
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Use physical drive |
Select a specific drive or select Auto detect to allow Workstation Pro to detect a drive to use. |
Use ISO image file |
Specify or select an ISO image file for the virtual machine to use. |
To disable or enable access to a CD-ROM or DVD drive while a virtual machine is running, select the virtual machine, select , and select Disconnect or Connect.