Loading ISO via Remote Control

This article will guide you on how to load your OS via the Remote Management Interface on your Self-Managed Server. 

Servers with a private Remote Management Interface IP can activate the RMI Tunnel.

This can be performed using either a Windows or Linux local computer. Mac is not recommended as there are various Java incompatibilities.


  • Supermicro IPMI

    1. 1
      Browse to the IP address of your Remote Management interface
    2. 2
      Select Remote Control > Console Redirection (Click Cancel if a Java Runtime error pops up – this can be ignored)
    3. 3
      Click the Launch Console button, which will either launch the console directly or download a file named launch.jnlp which can be opened
    4. 4
      In the new iKVM window, select Virtual Media > Virtual Storage
    5. 5
      Set the Logical Drive Type to ISO File from the dropdown menu
    6. 6
      Click Open Image and select the relevant .iso file from your local drive, click Open
    7. 7
      Click Plug in to mount the .iso file as a virtual CDROM, then OK
    8. 8
      Reboot the system using the Remote Console by either soft reboot from the OS, or:
    9. 9
      Select Power Control > Set Power Reset
    10. 10
      Press <F11> to open a boot menu
    11. 11
      Navigate to the appropriate Virtual CDROM option using the arrow keys, press Enter
    12. 12
      You will now boot into your mounted ISO





  • Intel RMM

    1. 1
      Browse to the RMM IP address and log in
    2. 2
      Select Remote Control in the top menu. Note: If you have pop-ups blocked, you may need to unblock them.
    3. 3
      Press the Launch Console button
    4. 4
      Open the downloaded file. Accept the Security Warning by ticking the checkbox and select Run
    5. 5
      In the remote console window, click on Device
    6. 6
      Select Redirect ISO option
    7. 7
      Select the ISO file you want to mount from your local drive and Open 
    8. 8
      Reboot the server by selecting Reset Server > Perform Action
    9. 9
      Press <F6> Boot menu on the keyboard
    10. 10
      Select the Virtual CDROM option and it will boot the ISO mounted



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