Users Guide

Table 39. Supported screen resolutions and refresh rates (continued)
Screen Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz)
1024x768 60, 70, 72, 75, 85
1280x1024 60
It is recommended that you configure your monitor display resolution to 1280x1024 pixels or higher.
NOTE: If you have an active Virtual Console session and a lower resolution monitor is connected to the Virtual Console, the
server console resolution may reset if the server is selected on the local console. If the system is running a Linux operating
system, an X11 console may not be viewable on the local monitor. Press <Ctrl><Alt><F1> at the iDRAC Virtual Console to
switch Linux to a text console.
Configuring virtual console
Before configuring the Virtual Console, make sure that the management station is configured.
You can configure the virtual console using iDRAC Web interface or RACADM command line interface.
Related concepts
Configuring web browsers to use virtual console on page 58
Launching virtual console on page 227
Configuring virtual console using web interface
To configure Virtual Console using iDRAC Web interface:
1. Go to Overview > Server > Virtual Console. The Virtual Console page is displayed.
2. Enable virtual console and specify the required values. For information about the options, see the iDRAC Online Help.
NOTE:
If you are using Nano operating system, disable the Automatic System Lock feature on the Virtual Console
page.
3. Click Apply. The virtual console is configured.
Configuring virtual console using RACADM
To configure the Virtual Console, use the set command with the objects in the iDRAC.VirtualConsole group.
For more information, see the iDRAC RACADM Command Line Interface Reference Guide available at dell.com/idracmanuals.
Previewing virtual console
Before launching the Virtual Console, you can preview the state of the Virtual Console on the System > Properties > System
Summary page. The Virtual Console Preview section displays an image showing the state of the Virtual Console. The image is
refreshed every 30 seconds. This is a licensed feature.
NOTE: The Virtual Console image is available only if you have enabled Virtual Console.
Launching virtual console
You can launch the virtual console using the iDRAC Web Interface or a URL.
NOTE: Do not launch a Virtual Console session from a Web browser on the managed system.
Configuring and using virtual console 227