Frequently Asked Questions - Dell iDRAC6 User Manual

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
vKVM fails to log out
when the out–of–band
Web GUI is logged
out.
Can a new remote
console video session
be started when the
local video on the
server is turned off?
Why does it take
15 seconds to turn off
the local video on the
server after requesting
to turn off the local
video?
Is there a time delay
when turning on the
local video?
Can the local user also
turn off the video?
Can the local user also
turn on the video?
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Answer
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.
Yes.
It gives a local user an opportunity to take any action before
the video is switched off.
No, once a local video turn ON request is received by
iDRAC6 the video is turned on instantly.
Yes, a local user can use the local RACADM CLI to turn off
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.