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Adding a virtual hard disk that uses a raw disk

To add a virtual hard disk that uses a raw disk:

Note: Only advanced users should attempt this procedure.

  1. Select File > Open and open the virtual machine configuration file (.cfg) you want to modify.
  2. Select Settings > Configuration Editor from Workstation.
  3. Click the + sign next to "IDE Drives" or "SCSI Drives".
  4. Select a device node where you want to create a virtual hard disk. For example, select the "P-M" node. If there is not currently a hard disk configured for that device node, the description reads "P-M Not Installed".
  5. Select Raw Disk from the "Device Type" field.
  6. Select a mode for the virtual hard disk from the "Mode" field. >> More information on disk modes
  7. In the "Name" field, enter a path to the raw disk you want to use for this virtual hard disk. Be sure to select a location on your host machine's hard drive.
  8. If you want to disable write caching, select the "Disable write caching" option.
  9. Click Install.

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