Asset Tracking And Security - HP Xw9300 - Workstation - 1 GB RAM 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 and the Hood Sensor (Smart Cover Sensor) 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 Hood Sensor (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 Hood Sensor (Smart Cover Sensor), and the Hood Lock (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 3-13 Security Features Overview
Feature
Removable Media Boot
Control
Serial, USB, 1394, network,
or SCSI
Power-On Password
Setup Password
Network Server Mode
Ownership Tag
64 System Management
Purpose
Prevents booting from the removable
media drives.
Prevents transfer of data through the
integrated serial, 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.
Displays ownership information, as
defined by the system administrator,
during system startup (protected by setup
password).
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.