Table 6. Security Features - Dell PowerEdge T420 Technical Manual

Security features
The latest generation of PowerEdge servers has the features listed in Table 6 to help ensure the
security of your data center.
Security feature
Cover latch
Bezel
TPM
Power-off security
Intrusion alert
Secure mode
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Table 6. Security features
Description
A tooled latch is integrated on the chassis (top of rack chassis or side of tower
chassis) with a coin key lock to secure the system.
An optional metal bezel is mounted to the chassis front to provide the Dell ID. A
lock on the bezel protects unauthorized access to the hard drives and optical
drive. Although the bezel has an open area to allow access to the tape backup in
bay 2, the rest of the system remains locked. System status is viewable on the
LCD screen when the bezel is installed.
The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is used to generate/store keys,
protect/authenticate passwords, and create/store digital certificates. It also
supports the Intel Xeon TXT functionality. TPM can also be used to enable the
BitLocker™ hard drive encryption feature in Windows Server 2008. TPM 1.2 is
supported. No TPM version is available for China or Russia.
BIOS has the ability to disable the power button function.
An internal switch is used to detect chassis intrusion.
BIOS has the ability to enter a secure boot mode through system setup. This
mode includes the option to lock out the power and NMI switches on the
control panel or set up a system password.