Using the Baseboard Management Controller 13
Console Redirection
The most powerful feature of the Dell Remote Management Controller is the ability to redirect the
host system’s console, managing the host system as though it were physically in front of you. Note
the following about console redirection:
• You can run a maximum of four simultaneous redirection sessions.
•The Java
®
Video Viewer (version 1.5.15 or later) is required to run the console redirection. If
the BMC detects that the video viewer is not installed, you are prompted to install it.
• The recommended display resolution on the management station is at least 1280 x 1024
pixels at 60Hz with 32 bit color. If the resolution does not meet this minimum, you will be
unable to view the console in full screen mode.
• Before using console redirection, verify that your mouse mode is correct. See “Mouse Mode”.
To start a remote console session from the
Console Redirection
window, click the
Java Console
button. This launches the redirection console via the JViewer Java applet. For further information
on remote console sessions, see “Running Virtual Media”.
Maintenance
The
Maintenance
menu selection allows you to upgrade to the latest firmware version through the
GUI. The following data is included in the BMC firmware package:
• Compiled BMC firmware code and data
• Web-based user interface, JPEG, and other user interface data files
• Default configuration files
NOTE: The firmware update retains the current BMC settings.
NOTE: You can also update the firmware using trivial file transfer protocol (TFTP). See
“Updating Firmware Using the TFTP Flash Interface”.
Table 1-5. Power Control Options
Radio Button Description
Reset Server Reboot server without powering off (warm boot).
Power Off Server – Immediate Powers off the server.
Power Off Server – Orderly Shutdown Shuts down the server.
Power On Server Powers on the server.
Power Cycle Server Powers off, then reboots the server (cold boot).
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