Frequently Asked Questions On Virtual Console - Dell IDRAC6 User Manual

Frequently Asked Questions on Virtual Console

Table 9-9 lists frequently asked questions and answers.
Table 9-9. Using Virtual Console: Frequently Asked Questions
Question
Virtual Console fails to log
out when the out–of–band
Web GUI is logged out.
Can a new remote console
video session be started
when the local video on the
server is turned off?
Why does it take 15 seconds
to turn off the local video on
the server after requesting to
turn off the local video?
Is there a time delay when
turning on the local video?
Can the local user also turn
off the video?
Can the local user also turn
on the video?
Does switching off the local
video also switch off the
local keyboard and mouse?
Does turning off the local
console turn off the video on
the remote console session?
What privileges are needed
for an iDRAC6 user to turn
on or off the local server
video?
Answer
The Virtual Console and Virtual Media sessions stays
active even if the Web session is logged off. Close the
Virtual Media and Virtual Console viewer applications
to log out of the corresponding session.
Yes.
It gives a local user an opportunity to take any action
before the video is switched off.
No, after a local video turn ON request is received by
iDRAC6, the video is turned on instantly.
When the local console is disabled, the local user
cannot turn off the video.
When the local console is disabled, the local user
cannot turn on the video.
No.
No, turning the local video on or off is independent of
the remote console session.
Any user with iDRAC6 configuration privileges can
turn the local console on or off.
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