Users Guide

224 Using GUI Virtual Console
NOTE: For information about using Virtual Media with Virtual Console, see
"Configuring and Using Virtual Media" on page 261.
Opening a Virtual Console Session
When you open a Virtual Console session, the Dell Virtual Console Viewer
Application (iDRACView) starts and the remote system’s desktop is
displayed in the viewer. Using iDRACView, you can control the remote
system’s mouse and keyboard functions from your local management station.
NOTE: Virtual Console launch from a Windows Vista management station may lead
to Virtual Console restart messages. To avoid this, set the appropriate timeout
values in the following locations: Control PanelPower OptionsPower Saver
Advanced Settings Hard Disk Turnoff Hard Disk After <time_out> and in the
Control Panel Power Options High–Performance Advanced Settings Hard
Disk Turnoff Hard Disk After <time_out>.
To open a Virtual Console session in the Web interface, perform the
following steps:
1
Click System  Virtual Console/Media tab  Virtual Console and
Virtual Media
.
2 In the Virtual Console and Virtual Media screen, use the information in
Table 10-3 to ensure that a Virtual Console session is available.
If you wish to reconfigure any of the property values displayed,
see "Configuring Virtual Console and Virtual Media in iDRAC6 Web
Interface" on page 222.
Table 10-3. Virtual Console Information
Property Description
Virtual Console Enabled Yes/No
Video Encryption Enabled Yes/No
Max Sessions Displays the maximum number of supported Virtual
Console sessions.
Active Sessions Displays the current number of active Virtual Console
sessions.
Mouse Mode Displays the mouse acceleration currently in effect.
Mouse Mode should be chosen based on the type of
operating system installed on the managed server.