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Property and Data Protection
The server is fitted with an intrusion detection switch which enables the
ServerStart
program to detect and log any removal of the cover.
The server is protected against unauthorized access by means of a lockable
rack door.
To protect your system and data internally against unauthorized access, you
can use the
BIOS Setup
security functions.
7.1
BIOS Setup security functions
The
System Security
menu in the
BIOS Setup
offers you various options for
protecting your data from unauthorized access. By combining these options,
you can achieve optimum protection for your system.
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You will find a detailed description of the
System Security
menu and how
to assign passwords in the manual for the
BIOS Setup
on the
ServerBooks
CD (see also
“Related publications” on page 63
Preventing unauthorized BIOS Setup calls
You can activate this protection by setting a supervisor password in the
System
Security
menu.
Preventing unauthorized system access
You can activate this protection by setting a user password in the
System Security
menu.
Preventing unauthorized writing of diskettes and/or of hard disk drives.
To activate this protection, select the value
Write Protect All Sectors
or
Write
Protect Boot Sector
for
Hard Disk Drive
in the
System Security
menu.