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geoffpetersUS
Contributor
Contributor
‎07-14-2022 09:26 AM

Setup Client CD/DVD

 

Hello,

I'm trying to configure a Windows VM to connect with a DVD on a local machine.

I have configured the CD/DVD settings in vSphere Client:
CD/DVD Drive 1 Client Device
Device Mode Passthrough CD-ROM

When I look at Summary --> VM Hardware, There is no option to select the Local, client device.

How do I make this work?

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scott28tt
VMware Employee
VMware Employee
‎07-14-2022 09:54 AM

A moderator should move your thread to the area for vSphere, now that I have reported it.

 


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geoffpetersUS
Contributor
Contributor
‎07-14-2022 09:56 AM

Thanks, I couldn't seem to find a vSphere board in the dropdown list.

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CLINZ
Enthusiast
Enthusiast
‎07-18-2022 11:41 PM

in the settings you should be able to select "Client Device". 

Once selected open up a VMRC connection and use the menu in the top left to follow the path below:

 

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Once you select this you are presented with an Explorer where you can select the ISO mounted as a DVD drive locally.

 

Hope this helps

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