Asset Tracking And Security - HP xw4200 Service And Technical Reference Manual

Asset Tracking and Security

Asset tracking features incorporated into the workstation provide key asset tracking data that can be
managed using HP Systems Insight Manager, HP Client Manager Software or other system
management applications. Seamless, automatic integration between asset tracking features and these
products enables you to choose the management tool that is best suited to the environment and to
leverage the investment in existing tools.
HP also offers several solutions for controlling access to valuable components and information.
ProtectTools Embedded Security, if installed, prevents unauthorized access to data and checks system
integrity and authenticates third-party users attempting system access. Security features such as
ProtectTools, the Smart Cover Sensor and the Smart Cover Lock, available on select models, help to
prevent unauthorized access to the internal components of the workstation. By disabling parallel, serial,
or USB ports, or by disabling removable media boot capability, you can protect valuable data assets.
Memory Change and Smart Cover Sensor alerts can be automatically forwarded to system management
applications to deliver proactive notification of tampering with a workstation's internal components.
NOTE ProtectTools, the Smart Cover Sensor, and the Smart Cover Lock are available as options on
select systems.
Use the following utilities to manage security settings on the HP workstation:
Locally, using the Computer Setup Utilities.
Remotely, using HP Client Manager Software or System Software Manager. This software enables
the secure, consistent deployment and control of security settings from a simple command-line utility.
The following table and sections refer to managing security features of the workstation locally through
the Computer Setup (F10) Utilities.
Table 3-3 Security Features Overview
Feature
Removable Media Boot Control Prevents booting from the removable media
Serial, Parallel, USB, or Infrared
Interface Control
Power-On Password
Setup Password
Network Server Mode
DriveLock
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Purpose
drives.
Prevents transfer of data through the
integrated serial, parallel, USB, or infrared
interface.
Prevents use of the workstation until the
password is entered. This can apply to both
initial system startup and restarts.
Prevents reconfiguration of the workstation
(use of the Setup Utilities) until the password
is entered.
Provides unique security features for
workstations being used as servers.
Prevents unauthorized access to the data on
specific hard drives.
How it is Established
From the Setup Utilities menu.
From the Setup Utilities menu.
From the Setup Utilities menu.
From the Setup Utilities menu.
From the Setup Utilities menu.
From the Setup Utilities menu.