Users Guide

218 Using GUI Console Redirection
4 If you want to enable (turn on) local video on the server, in the
Configuration screen, select Local Server Video Enabled and then click
Apply .
The Console Redirection screen displays the status of the Local Server Video.
Frequently Asked Questions
Table 12-7 lists frequently asked questions and answers.
Table 12-7. Using Console Redirection: Frequently Asked Questions
Question Answer
vKVM fails to log out
when the out–of–band
Web GUI is logged
out.
The vKVM and vMedia sessions stays active even if the web
session is logged off. Close the vMedia and vKVM viewer
applications to log out of the corresponding session.
Can a new remote
console video session
be started when the
local video on the
server is turned off?
Yes.
Why does it take
15 seconds to turn off
the local video on the
server after requesting
to turn off the local
video?
It gives a local user an opportunity to take any action before
the video is switched off.
Is there a time delay
when turning on the
local video?
No, once a local video turn ON request is received by
iDRAC6 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.