# Dell iDRAC6 Java KVM Console

The remote Java KVM console on a Dell R710 server with an enterprise idrac works using the latest version of Java, thanks to MathieuW

https://www.dell.com/community/Systems-Management-General/iDRAC6-Virtual-Console-Connection-Failed/td-p/5144021/page/2

## How to use the iDRAC Java KVM console
Download and install the latest java version 8:
https://java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

Go to the security directory where you installed java, xyz is your current version:
```
/Library/Internet Plug-Ins/JavaAppletPlugin.plugin/Contents/Home/lib/security/java.security
```

Comment out the line in ../lib/security/java.security:
```
# jdk.tls.disabledAlgorithms=SSLv3, RC4, MD5withRSA, DH keySize < 1024,
```

Add the IP address of your server (https://w.x.y.z) to the security tab of the java control pannel.

Uncheck the box for "Enable Java content for browser and Web Start applications" to prevent java from accessing unsecure internet resources.