Adding or removing media files from a media library

You can use the Hardware Management Console (HMC) to add or remove media files from a media library and to support the Network File System (NFS)-mounted ISOs in the media library. The virtual media library is assigned to a Virtual I/O Server (VIOS).

Before you begin

For VIOS to support the Network File System (NFS) mounted ISOs in the media library, you must meet the following requirements:
  • Verify that the NFS server is accessible and that the NFS service in VIOS is running.
  • Verify that the nfsrgyd, rpc.statd, and rpc.lockd daemon programs are in the Active state on the NFS client and can access the NFS server.
  • Mount the NFS share to VIOS before you run the mkvopt command to create the soft link.
  • Obtain permission for the VIOS padmin user to access the target ISO image on the NFS server.
  • After you restart VIOS, remount the NFS shares and run the cfgdev command to restore the virtual optical mappings to the Available state.
  • If the system uses a firewall, open multiple remote ports of the NFS server to mount the NFS share.
  • The VIOS does not enforce any NFS authentication. You can enable authentication in the NFS server and the NFS client.
  • Verify the ISO images as VIOS does not validate the content of the ISO image.

About this task

To add or remove media files from a media library by using the HMC, complete the following steps:

Procedure

  1. In the navigation pane, click System resources.
  2. Click Virtual I/O servers.

    Alternatively, click Systems. In the work pane, click the system name that has the VIOS. The System settings page is displayed. In the navigation pane, click Virtual I/O Servers.

    The Virtual I/O Servers that are available on the managed system are displayed.

  3. In the work pane, click the VIOS that you want to view and change properties.
    The VIOS properties tab is displayed.
  4. Add or remove media files from a media library based on the HMC that you use.

    HMC

    		Procedure

    Version 10.3.1061.0 or later

    1. In the navigation pane, click Virtual media library. The Virtual media library page is displayed with the media library that is assigned to the VIOS.

    2. From the Virtual optical media table, click Add. The Add virtual media panel is displayed.

    3. In the Select location field, choose one of the following options:
      • Add existing file from the VIOS filesystem: Adds an existing file when you enter the name of the new virtual media and the existing optical media file.
      • Create blank media file: Creates a media file when you enter the name and size of the new virtual media file.

    4. Click Create.

    To delete a virtual media file, complete the following steps:

    1. In the Virtual optical media table, select the virtual optical media files that you want to delete.

    2. Click Delete. The Delete virtual optical media panel is displayed.

    3. Select and confirm the virtual optical media files for deletion.

    4. Click Delete.

    Versions between 10.2.1030 and 10.3.1060

    1. In the navigation pane, click Virtual storage. The Virtual Storage page is displayed with the properties of the virtual media library.

    2. In the Virtual Storage work pane, click and expand the Virtual Storage Management section to view and manage the VIOS partitions that are listed in a table.

    3. Right-click the VIOS and select Manage Virtual Storage. Alternatively, select the VIOS and click Action > Manage Virtual Storage. The Virtual Storage Management window opens.

    4. Click the Optical Devices tab to display a list of virtual optical media and physical optical devices on the managed system.

    5. Select a media library from the Virtual Optical Media table to add or remove media files.

    6. From the Select Action list of the Virtual Optical Media table, select one of the following options:
      • Add Media adds an optical media file to the media library and makes it available for assignment to a partition.
      • Delete removes the selected media files from the media library.

    7. Click Apply.