Tpm; Power Off Security; Intrusion Alert; Secure Mode - Dell PowerEdge R815 Technical Manual

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3.13.4

TPM

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.

3.13.5

The control panel is designed such that the power switch cannot be accidentally activated. The lock

on the bezel secures the switch behind the bezel. In addition, there is a setting in the CMOS setup

that disables the power button function.

3.13.6

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. PowerEdge R815 only supports

up to five minutes of operation with the cover off.

3.13.7

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.

An optional USB memory key installed inside your system can be used as a boot device, security key,

or mass storage device. The USB connector must be enabled by the Internal USB Port option in the

Integrated Devices screen of the System Setup program.

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USB Port

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