Users Guide

180 Using GUI Console Redirection
Frequently Asked Questions
Table 9-5 lists frequently asked questions and answers.
Table 9-5. 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, after 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?
When the local console is disabled, the local user
cannot turn on the video.
Can the local user also turn
on the video?
When the local console is disabled, the local user
cannot turn on the video.
Does switching off the local
video also switch off the
local keyboard and mouse?
No.
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.
What privileges are needed
for an iDRAC6 user to turn
on or off the local server
video?
Any user with iDRAC6 configuration privileges can
turn the local console on or off.
How can I get the current
status of the local server
video?
The status is displayed on the Console Redirection
Configuration page of the iDRAC6 Web interface.
The RACADM CLI command racadm getconfig –g
cfgRacTuning displays the status in the object
cfgRacTuneLocalServerVideo.