2If you are using Firefox or want to use the Java Viewer with Internet Explorer, install a Java Runtime Environment (JRE). If you use the Internet Explorer browser, an ActiveX control is provided for the console viewer. You can also use the Java console viewer with Firefox if you install a JRE and configure the console viewer in iDRAC6 Web interface before you launch the viewer.

3If you are using Internet Explorer (IE), ensure that the browser is enabled to download encrypted content as follows:

Go to Internet Explorer Options or Settings and select ToolsInternet OptionsAdvanced.

Scroll to Security and uncheck this option:

Do not save encrypted pages to disk

4If you are using Internet Explorer to launch a Virtual Console session with Active-X plug-in, ensure that you have added the iDRAC6 IP or hostname to the Trusted Sites list. You should also reset the custom settings to Medium-lowor change the settings to allow installation of signed Active-X plug-ins. For more information, see "Internet Explorer Browser Configurations for ActiveX based Virtual Console and Virtual Media Applications" on page 207.

NOTE: 64-bit ActiveX plug-in is not supported to launch a Virtual Console session using Internet Explorer.

5It is recommended that you configure your monitor display resolution to 1280x1024 pixels or higher.

NOTE: If your system is running a Linux operating system, an X11 console may not be viewable on the local monitor. Press <Ctrl><Alt><F1> at the iDRAC6 Virtual Console to switch Linux to a text console.

NOTE: Occasionally, you may encounter the following Java Script Compilation

Error: "Expected: ;". To resolve this issue, adjust the network settings to use

Direct connection in JavaWebStart: EditPreferencesGeneralNetwork Settings and choose Direct Connection instead of Use browser settings.

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