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Accessing Direct Console User Interface (DCUI) from an SSH session (2039638)

Purpose

This article provides information on how to access Direct Console User Interface (DCUI) from an SSH session.
 
You may want to access DCUI if you want to troubleshoot issues and there are no remote management tools, such as Dell DRAC, HP iLo, or IBM RSA, to access the ESXi host.

Resolution

To access DCUI from an SSH session, run the dcui command.
 
Note: To exit DCUI, press Ctrl+C.

Update History

12/03/2012 - Added ESXi 4.1 to Product Versions.

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