Users Guide

180 Using GUI Console Redirection
What are the minimum system requirements for my management station to
run console redirection?
The management station requires an Intel Pentium III 500 MHz processor
with at least 256 MB of RAM.
What are the maximum number of console redirection sessions that I can
run on a remote system?
The DRAC 5 supports up to two simultaneous console redirection sessions.
Why do I have mouse synchronization problems?
On Linux (Red Hat or Novell) systems, there are known mouse arrow
synchronization issues. To minimize mouse synchronization problems,
ensure that all users use the default mouse settings.
How can I install a Web browser on my management station that has a read-
only file system?
If you are running Linux and your management station has a read-only file
system, a browser can be installed on a client system without requiring a
connection to a DRAC 5. By using the native plug-in installation package, the
browser can be manually installed during the client setup phase.
CAUTION: In a read-only client environment, if the DRAC 5 firmware is updated to
a newer version of the plug-in, the installed virtual media plug-in becomes
inoperative. This is because earlier plug-in features are not allowed to function
when the firmware contains a newer plug-in version. In this case, you are
prompted for plug-in installation. Since the file system is read-only, the
installation fails and the plug-in features are not available.
To obtain the plug-in installation package:
1
Log into an existing DRAC 5.
2 Change the URL in the browser's address bar, from:
https://<RAC_IP>/cgi-bin/webcgi/main
to:
https://<RAC_IP>/plugins/ # Be sure to include the
trailing slash.