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Frequently Asked Questions on Virtual Console

Table 9-9 lists frequently asked questions and answers.

Table 9-9. Using Virtual Console: Frequently Asked Questions

QuestionAnswer

Virtual Console fails to log out when the out–of–band Web GUI is logged out.

The Virtual Console and Virtual Media sessions stays active even if the Web session is logged off. Close the Virtual Media and Virtual Console viewer applications to log out of the corresponding session.

Can a new remote console	Yes.
video session be started
when the local video on the
server is turned off?
Why does it take 15 seconds	It gives a local user an opportunity to take any action
to turn off the local video on	before the video is switched off.
the server after requesting to
turn off the local video?
Is there a time delay when	No, after a local video turn ON request is received by
turning on the local video?	iDRAC6, the video is turned on instantly.
Can the local user also turn	When the local console is disabled, the local user
off the video?	cannot turn off the video.
Can the local user also turn	When the local console is disabled, the local user
on the video?	cannot turn on the video.
Does switching off the local	No.
video also switch off the
local keyboard and mouse?
Does turning off the local	No, turning the local video on or off is independent of
console turn off the video on	the remote console session.
the remote console session?
What privileges are needed	Any user with iDRAC6 configuration privileges can
for an iDRAC6 user to turn	turn the local console on or off.
on or off the local server
video?

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