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This article shows how to set up the connection of hotplug storage devices to the device in IGEL OS. These can be, for example, USB mass storage devices or MMC card readers.

For related settings options of the Citrix Workspace App, see Configuration of the Citrix Workspace App on IGEL OS.

For related settings in the Devices area, see USB Access Control and Safely Remove Hardware.


Menu path: Devices > Storage Devices > Storage Hotplug



The following file systems are officially supported: 

ext2, ext3, ext4Standard Linux file systems
squashfsa packed read-only file system
vfatsupports all FAT variants 
exFATsupports exFAT (found on SDXC SD-cards)
ISO 9660CDROM/DVD file systems
udfCDROM/DVD file systems
ntfssupported with ntfs-3g (Fuse)


Enable dynamic client drive mapping

Defines the creation of drives in ICA sessions, RDP sessions or Horizon sessions. The mounting of hotplug storage devices to the local file system is not influenced by this parameter.

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Drives are created automatically in a session when a hotplug storage device is connected to the device. When the device is removed, the corresponding drive is removed automatically.

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Drives are not created automatically in a session when a hotplug storage device is connected to the device.


Before you unplug a hotplug storage device from the endpoint device, you must safely remove it. Otherwise, data on the hotplug storage device can be damaged. Depending on the configuration, there are several ways to safely remove a hotplug storage device:
  • Click 

     in the task bar. The taskbar can be made available in a full-screen session by enabling Taskbar on top of all windows under User Interface > Desktop > Taskbar. For more information, see Taskbar in IGEL OS12.  
  • Click 

     in the in-session control bar. Depending on the configuration, the in-session control bar may be available in a full-screen session. For further information, see In-Session Control Bar.
  • Use the Safely Remove Hardware function. The function can be configured under Devices > Storage Devices > Safely Remove Hardware. For more information, see Safely Remove Hardware.

If the following warning is displayed: Volume(s) still in use. Don't remove the device., then the hotplug storage device must not be removed. First, exit the program concerned or close all files or directories that reside on the hotplug storage device.


Default permission

Default access rights for hotplug storage devices.
Possible values:

  • Read only
  • Read/Write (Default)

Notification

Hotplug beep

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 A signal tone will be heard when connecting and disconnecting hotplug storage devices. (Default)


Hotplug message

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Hotplug messages will be shown when connecting and disconnecting hotplug storage devices. (Default)


Timeout

Period of time in seconds after which the window with the hotplug messages is hidden. If the parameter is set to No timeout, the window will be shown until it is closed manually. (Default: 15)


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