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27 Accessing Remote Desktop using VNC on Dell PowerEdge Servers and MX7000 Modular Infrastructure
6.2 Connecting using RealVNC Viewer for iOS
Prior to connection, the VNC server must be configured as specified in Configuring VNC by using the iDRAC
GUI. To configure and establish a connection by using RealVNC Viewer for iOS:
1. Start RealVNC by double-clicking the desktop icon.
2. Click the + icon to add a connection to a known system.
3. Type the iDRAC IP and port number. For example, 198.51.100.123:5901. Click Next and add an
identifying name, if necessary.
Connecting using RealVNC Viewer for iOS
4. Click Save or Done.
5. Click Connect.
6. You will see a warning that the connection is unencrypted. Click Connect to proceed.
7. Enter the iDRAC VNC password when prompted.
8. The VNC session is established.
6.3 Connecting using Remoter Pro
Prior to connection, the VNC server must be configured as specified in Configuring VNC by using the iDRAC
GUI. To configure and start a VNC over SSH connection by using Remoter Pro for iOS:
1. Start Remoter Pro from the desktop icon.
2. Press + to add a session.
3. Press + to manually add a session.
4. Under Server Type, select VNC over SSH.
5. Configure the session settings:
a. Enter a session name
b. Set the SSH Hostname to the iDRAC IP such as 198.51.100.123.
c. Set the SSH Username and SSH Password to an authorized iDRAC username and password.
d. Set the VNC Hostname to the iDRAC IP.