User's Manual

126 Using GUI Console Redirection
NOTE: For information about using Virtual Media with Console Redirection, see
"Configuring and Using Virtual Media" on page 137.
The buttons in Ta b le 7 - 5 are available on the Console Redirection page.
Mouse Mode Displays the mouse acceleration currently in effect.
Mouse Acceleration mode should be chosen based on
the type of operating system installed on the managed
server.
Console Plug-in Type Shows the plug-in type currently configured.
ActiveX — An Active-X viewer will be launched. Active-
X viewer will only work on Internet Explorer while
running on a Windows Operating System.
Java — A Java viewer will be launched. The Java viewer
can be used on any browser including Internet Explorer.
If your client runs on an operating system other than
Windows, then you must use the Java Viewer. If you are
accessing the iDRAC using Internet Explorer while
running on a Windows operating system, you may
choose either Active-X or Java as the plug-in type.
Local Console Unchecked if the local console has not been disabled. If
checked the console cannot be accessed by anyone using
the iKVM connection on the chassis.
Table 7-5. Console Redirection Page Buttons
Button Definition
Refresh Reloads the Console Redirection Configuration page
Launch Viewer Opens a console redirection session on the targeted
remote system
Print Prints the Console Redirection Configuration page
Table 7-4. Console Redirection Page Information (continued)
Property Description