How to Disconnect the CD/DVD Drive from a VM in VMware ESXi

Written By Christian Castagna (Administrator)

Updated at October 21st, 2025

→ Applies to: VMware ESXi 6.5 and above

 

Step 1. Login to SynetoOS GUI (replace <your_ip_address_or_hostname> with the correct ip/hostname)

https://<your_ip_address_or_hostname>

 

Step 2. Click on Virtual Machines

 

Step 3. Select the VM, then click on Edit

 

Step 4. Click on CD/DVD Drive 1, select Host device, uncheck the Connect option button click on Save