User guide

Managing remote servers through the Video Session Viewer 78
If the primary user rejects the share request, the Video Session Viewer displays the request denied
message. Administrators then have the ability to close the session and attempt to connect again. The new
connection attempt could be used to either preempt the session or connect in stealth mode.
NOTE: If Share is not listed as a session type or if you are not prompted to connect in share mode, the
target server properties are not configured to accept digital share mode session.
Using preemption mode (HP IP Console Switches with Virtual Media only)
Preemption provides a means for users with sufficient access level to take control of a server from another
(remote or local) user with lesser or equal access level. Depending on the access level of the user issuing
the preemption request and that of the user being preempted, the preemption request can be rejected.
User level Preempted by
Can the preemption be
rejected?
Local User
Console Switch
Administrator
Yes
Console Switch
Administrator
Local User Yes
Console Switch
Administrator
Console Switch
Administrator
Yes
Remote User Local User No
Remote User
Console Switch
Administrator
No
NOTE: The Override Administrator account is treated as a Console Switch Administrator in the preceding
preemption scenarios.
To preempt a local user:
1. Click Servers.
2. Double-click the server in the Unit list.
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Select the server, and click Launch KVM Session.
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Right-click the server. Select Launch KVM Session.
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Select the server, and press Enter.
When the local user is viewing this server, a message prompts you to terminate the local user’s
session (if you have appropriate access rights).
3. Click Yes to terminate the local user’s connection. The local user receives a notification message.
The Video Session Viewer launches.
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Click No to allow the local user to retain the connection.
Using stealth mode (HP IP Console Switches with Virtual Media only)
Administrators can connect to a server in stealth mode, viewing the video output of a remote user
undetected. When in stealth mode, the administrator does not have keyboard or mouse control over the
target server.
To enable stealth Video Session Viewer sessions on a console switch: