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4.4 Security

Configurable client IP address range for clients connecting to iDRAC6.

4.5 Cover Latch

The blade module includes a latch for the cover. See Opening and Closing the Blade in the Dell
PowerEdge Modular Systems Hardware Owner's Manual on
information.

4.6 TPM (Trusted Platform Module)

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. A Trusted Computing
Module (TCM) version of the planar is available for use where TCM is the standard, for example, in
China.

4.7 Power Off Security

Through the BIOS, the front blade server USB ports and power button can be disabled so as to not
allow any control of the system from the front of the blade. The enclosure video can also be
restricted.
The BIOS System Setup program's system security screen allows administrators to set the system
password, control TPM activation and reporting, clear the TPM's memory, and disable the power
button and USB ports.

4.8 iDRAC6 Security Features

The iDRAC6 modular solution offers many security features including:
• User authentication through Microsoft Active Directory, generic LDAP Directory Service, or
locally administered user IDs and passwords
• Two-factor authentication provided by the Smart–Card logon feature; the two-factor
authentication is based on what the users have (the Smart– Card) and what they know
(the PIN)
• Role-based authorization, which enables an administrator to configure specific privileges for
each user
• User ID and password configuration
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