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Security
To help prevent unauthorized entry or use of the system, the system includes server management
software that monitors the system intrusion switch.
Security with Mechanical Locks and Monitoring
If installed, you can activate the chassis intrusion alarm switch. When the side door is opened, the
switch transmits an alarm signal to the system board, where server management software processes
the signal. The system can be programmed to respond to an intrusion by powering down or by
locking the keyboard, for example.
Software Locks
The BIOS Setup and the System Setup Utility (SSU) provide a number of security features to
prevent unauthorized or accidental access to the system. Once the security measures are enabled,
you can access the system only after you enter the correct password(s). For example:
Enable the keyboard lockout timer so that the server requires a password to reactivate the
x
keyboard and mouse after a specified time-out period
Set and enable an administrative password.
x
Set and enable a user password.
x
Set secure mode to prevent keyboard or mouse input and to prevent use of the front panel reset
x
and power switches.
Activate a hot-key combination to enter secure mode quickly.
x
Disable writing to the diskette drive when secure mode is set.
x
Using Passwords
You can set either the user password, the administrator password, or both passwords. If only the
user password is set, you:
Must enter the user password to enter BIOS Setup or the SSU.
x
Must enter the user password to boot the server if Password on Boot is enabled in either the
x
BIOS Setup or SSU.
Must enter the user password to exit secure mode.
x
If only the administrator password is set, you:
Must enter the administrator password to enter BIOS Setup or the SSU.
x
Must enter the administrator password to boot the server if Password on Boot is enabled in
x
either the BIOS Setup or SSU.
Must enter the administrator password to exit secure mode.
x
If both passwords are set, you:
May enter the user password to enter BIOS Setup or the SSU. However, you will not be able
x
to change many of the options.
Must enter the administrator password if you want to enter BIOS Setup or the SSU and have
x
access to all of the options.
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1 to 120 minutes.
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