User's Manual

180 Using GUI Console Redirection
Is there a time delay
when turning on the
local video?
No, once a local video turn ON request is received by iDRAC
the video is turned on instantly.
Can the local user also
turn off the video?
Yes, a local user can use the local RACADM CLI to turn off
the video.
Can the local user also
turn on the video?
No. Once the local console is disabled, the local user’s
keyboard and mouse are disabled and they are unable to
change any settings.
Does switching off the
local video also switch
off the local keyboard
and mouse?
Yes.
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 iDRAC
user to turn on or off
the local server video?
Any user with iDRAC 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 iDRAC Web interface.
The RACADM CLI command racadm getconfig –g
cfgRacTuning displays the status in the object
cfgRacTuneLocalServerVideo.
The status is also seen on the iKVM OSCAR display. When
the local console is enabled, a green status appears next to
the server name. When disabled, a yellow dot indicates that
the local console is locked by the iDRAC.
I cannot see the
bottom of the system
screen from the
Console Redirection
window.
Ensure that the management station’s monitor resolution is
set to 1280x1024.
Table 9-7. Using Console Redirection: Frequently Asked Questions (continued)
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