Using GUI Virtual Console 2039Using GUI Virtual ConsoleThis section provides information about using the iDRAC6 Virtual Consolefeature.OverviewThe iDRAC6 Virtual Console feature enables you to access the local consoleremotely in either graphic or text mode. Using Virtual Console, you cancontrol one or more iDRAC6-enabled systems from one location.You do not have to sit in front of each server to perform all the routinemaintenance. You can instead manage the servers from wherever you are,from your desktop or laptop computer. You can also share the informationwith others—remotely and instantly.Using Virtual ConsoleNOTE: When you open a Virtual Console session, the managed server does notindicate that the console has been redirected.NOTE: If a Virtual Console session is already open from the management station tothe iDRAC6, an attempt to open a new session from the same management stationto that iDRAC6 will result in the existing session becoming active. A new sessionwill not be generated.NOTE: Multiple Virtual Console sessions can be opened from a single managementstation to multiple iDRAC6 controllers simultaneously.The Virtual Console page enables you to manage the remote system by usingthe keyboard, video, and mouse on your local management station to controlthe corresponding devices on a remote managed server. This feature can beused in conjunction with the Virtual Media feature to perform remotesoftware installations.
