Users Guide

Using the BMC Management Utility 49
Figure 3-14. Configuring the Serial-Over-LAN for the Remote System, Example 3
Activating Console Redirection
Select option 3 in the main menu.
NOTE: You must be connected to the managed system’s BMC before you can configure the SOL
features. If SOL Proxy is not yet connected to the managed system’s BMC, you are prompted for an IP
address and a username/password combination. See "Connecting to the Remote Managed System’s
BMC" for more information.
The remote managed system’s text console is redirected to your management station. See
Figure 3-15.
NOTE: BIOS Console Redirection must be enabled on the managed system and correctly configured
before SOL can be successfully activated. See "Configuring Your Managed System" for more information.