Restart the remote host
Use this procedure to restart the remote host.
1. On the left side of the dashboard, select Host.
2. Do one of the following:
● Click Restart. This action is equivalent to a short press of the remote host power button,
which triggers the operating system shutdown and power off according to the power button
configuration in the operating system. After the remote host is turned off, the Remote System
Controller automatically turns on the remote host.
● Click Force Restart. This action is equivalent to a long press of the remote host power button to
turn power off immediately, and then a short press of the power button to start the remote host.
NOTE: During the shutdown, you can start a KVM session to monitor progress.
While the remote host is turned off, a message displays to alert you that no video output has been
detected. The video stream displays automatically when the remote host restarts.
Stopping the boot process in the BIOS menu
To stop the boot process and enter the workstation BIOS menus, without having to manually connect
KVM and press the esc key to stop the boot, follow this procedure.
1. Access the embedded web interface of the Remote Systems Controller device.
2. In the Host screen, search for Stop the boot process in the BIOS menu switch.
3. Toggle the switch to the ON state to enable this feature.
4. Restart the remote host using the Restart button.
Accessing the remote host using KVM
You can use the keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) functionality to access the remote host and control
functions remotely.
KVM hardware compatibility
Refer to the information below to determine the KVM hardware compatibility for your environment.
Table 3-1
KVM hardware compatibility
Function Non-Z remote host Z4, Z6, or Z8 G4 Z2 Mini, Z4, Z6, or Z8 G9
Video resolution in pixels and
frames per second
Up to 4096 × 2160 at 25 fps or
2560 × 1440 at 60 fps
Up to 4096 × 2160 at 25 fps or
2560 × 1440 at 60 fps
Up to 4096 × 2160 at 25 fps or
2560 × 1440 at 60 fps
Mouse cursor Yes Yes, no physical monitor, or
two mirrored monitors
Yes, no physical monitor, or
two mirrored monitors
USB in preboot Yes Yes Yes
USB in operating system Yes Yes Yes
Support Noncertified, supported in
best effort approach
Certified, minimum firmware
2.90, full KVM support
Certified, full KVM support
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