The pre-OS behavior of the USB ports is configurable in System Utilities, so that the user can change the
default operation of the USB ports. For more information, see the HP UEFI System Utilities User Guide for HP
ProLiant Gen9 Servers on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/ProLiantUEFI/docs).
External USB functionality
HP provides external USB support to enable local connection of USB devices for server administration,
configuration, and diagnostic procedures.
For additional security, external USB functionality can be disabled through USB options in UEFI System
Utilities.
Internal USB functionality
An internal USB connector is available for use with security key devices and USB drive keys. This solution
provides for use of a permanent USB key installed in the internal connector, avoiding issues of clearance on
the front of the rack and physical access to secure data.
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