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Using GUI Virtual Console

This section provides information about using iDRAC6 Virtual Console

feature.

Overview

iDRAC6 Virtual Console feature enables you to remotely access local

consoles in graphic or text mode, allowing you to control one or more

iDRAC6-enabled systems from a single location.

Using Virtual Console

The Virtual Console screen enables you to manage the remote system by

using the keyboard, video, and mouse on your local management station to

control the corresponding devices on a remote managed server. This feature

can be used in conjunction with the Virtual Media feature to perform remote

software installations.

The following rules apply to a Virtual Console session:

• A maximum of two simultaneous Virtual Console sessions are supported on

each blade. Both sessions view the same managed server console

simultaneously.

• A Virtual Console session should not be launched from a Web browser on

the managed system.

• A minimum available network bandwidth of 1 MB/sec is required.

If a second user requests a Virtual Console session, the first user is notified

and is given the option to refuse access, allow only video, or allow full shared

access. The second user is notified that another user has control. The first

user must respond within thirty seconds, or else access is not granted to the