Side Views And Features; Security; Trusted Platform Module (Tpm); Power Off Security - Dell PowerEdge M710 Technical Manualbook

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c. side views and features

D. security

The TPM is used to generate/store keys, protect/authenticate passwords, and create/store digital

certificates. TPM can also be used to enable the BitLocker™ hard drive encryption feature in Windows

Server

2008. TPM is enabled through a BIOS option and uses HMAC-SHA1-160 for binding. There will be

different planar PWA part numbers to accommodate the different TPM solutions. There will be different

part numbers to accommodate different TPM solutions around the world.

Through the CMC the front USB's and power button can be disabled so as to not allow any control of

the system from the front of the blade.

A switch mounted on the left riser board is used to detect chassis intrusion. When the cover is opened,

the switch circuit closes to indicate intrusion to ESM. When enabled, the software can provide notification

to the customer that the cover has been opened.

BIOS has the ability to enter a secure boot mode via Setup. This mode includes the option to lock out

the power and NMI switches on the Control Panel or set up a system password.

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