Retaining The Recovery Key/Password; Enabling The Trusted Platform Module - HP Apollo 4200 Gen9 User Manual

• If removed, install the four-bay LFF rear drive cage.
• If removed, install the six-bay SFF rear drive cage.
• If removed, install the PCI riser cage.
10. Install the access panel.
11. Install the server into the rack.
12. Power up the server.

Retaining the recovery key/password

The recovery key/password is generated during BitLocker setup, and can be saved and printed after
BitLocker is enabled. When using BitLocker, always retain the recovery key/password. The recovery key/
password is required to enter Recovery Mode after BitLocker detects a possible compromise of system
integrity.
To help ensure maximum security, observe the following guidelines when retaining the recovery key/
password:
• Always store the recovery key/password in multiple locations.
• Always store copies of the recovery key/password away from the server.
• Do not save the recovery key/password on the encrypted hard drive.

Enabling the Trusted Platform Module

CAUTION:
When a TPM is installed and enabled on the server, data access is locked if you fail to follow the proper
procedures for updating the system or option firmware, replacing the system board, replacing a hard
drive, or modifying OS application TPM settings.
Procedure
1. During the server startup sequence, press the F9 key to access System Utilities.
2. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
> Server Security.
3. Select Trusted Platform Module Options, and press the Enter key.
4. To set the TPM operational state:
144 Retaining the recovery key/password