Users Guide

196 Using GUI Console Redirection
Frequently Asked Questions
Table 10-7 lists frequently asked questions and answers.
Table 10-7. Using Console Redirection: Frequently Asked Questions
Question Answer
Can a new remote
console video session
be started when the
local video on the
server is turned off?
Yes.
Why does it take
15 seconds to turn off
the local video on the
server after requesting
to turn off the local
video?
It gives a local user an opportunity to take any action before
the video is switched off.
Is there a time delay
when turning on the
local video?
No, once a local video turn ON request is received by
iDRAC6 the video is turned on instantly.
Can the local user also
turn off the video?
Yes, a local user can use the local RACADM CLI to turn off
the video.
Can the local user also
turn on the video?
No. Once the local console is disabled, the local user’s
keyboard and mouse are disabled and they are unable to
change any settings.
Does switching off the
local video also switch
off the local keyboard
and mouse?
Yes.
Does turning off the
local console turn off
the video on the
remote console
session?
No, turning the local video on or off is independent of the
remote console session.