Configuring a Generic SCSI Device

Select: Edit > Virtual Machine Settings > Generic SCSI

Generic SCSI lets a virtual machine run any SCSI device that is supported by the guest operating system in the virtual machine. Generic SCSI gives the guest operating system direct access to SCSI devices connected to the host computer, such as scanners and tape drives.

When you set up a generic SCSI device, the virtual machine must be powered off.

Select an unassigned SCSI device where the generic SCSI device is to be installed. At this time, this device is labeled Not Installed. Now you can specify the characteristics of the virtual SCSI device.
In the Device Type list, select Generic.
In the Name field, enter the name of the /dev/sg entry for the device you want to install in the virtual machine. For example, if this device is named sga, then in the Name field, type /dev/sga.
If you are creating a new device, click Install.
Click OK to save the configuration and close the Virtual Machine Control Panel.

Note: For specific Windows guest operating systems, you may need to perform additional configuration steps to use the virtual Generic SCSI device. See the VMware GSX Server User's Manual.