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Hitachi Vantara SPECIAL REMINDER: Before enabling TPM functionality on this system, you must ensure
that your intended use of TPM complies with relevant local laws, regulations and policies, and approvals or
licenses must be obtained if applicable.
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When the embedded TPM is enabled, the Trusted Platform Module operates in TPM 2.0 mode.
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Use the UEFI System Utilities to configure the TPM. From the System Utilities screen, select System
Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Server Security > Trusted Platform Module
options. For more information, contact customer support.
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When using the Microsoft Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption feature, always retain the recovery key or
password. The recovery key or password is required to enter Recovery Mode after BitLocker detects a
possible compromise of system integrity.
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Hitachi Vantara is not liable for blocked data access caused by improper TPM use. For operating
instructions, contact customer support.
BitLocker recovery key/password retention guidelines
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:
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Always store the recovery key/password in multiple locations.
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Always store copies of the recovery key/password away from the server.
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Do not save the recovery key/password on an encrypted drive.
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