Server Display Properties

Set the background to plain (no wallpaper pattern) on the host server.

Set the client screen resolution higher than the host server for best remote console performance.

Set the display resolution to 800 x 600 pixels, or the maximum supported resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels.

NOTE: The resolution on the host server must not exceed 1024 x 768 pixels. Higher resolutions can produce unpredictable results.

Set the display color mode to 256 colors, or 24-bit colors.

Server Mouse Properties

Select None for mouse pointer scheme.

Select Disable Pointer Trails.

Deselect Enable Pointer Shadow.

Select Motion or Pointer Options, and set the pointer speed slider to the middle position.

Deselect Enhanced pointer precision.

To automate setting an optimal mouse configuration, download the Lights-Out Optimization utility from the HP website at:

http://www.hp.com/servers/lights-out

Click the Best Practices graphic and click the Maximize Performance links.

Accessing the IRC

To access the IRC, select Remote Console > Integrated Remote Console and click Launch. The IRC might experience a slight delay as it first loads on your browser.

The IRC page refreshes every 10 seconds.

Figure 6-7shows the IRC page.

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HP Integrity iLO 2 MP 5991-6005 manual Accessing the IRC, Select None for mouse pointer scheme