Asset tracking
Asset tracking features provide asset tracking data that can be managed using HP Systems Insight
Manager (HP SIM), HP Console Management Controller (CMC), or other systems-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 investments in
existing tools.
HP also offers several solutions for controlling access to valuable components and information:
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HP ProtectTools Embedded Security prevents unauthorized access to data, checks system integrity,
and authenticates third-party users attempting system access.
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Security features such as ProtectTools and the Smart Cover Sensor (side access panel sensor) help
prevent unauthorized access to the data and to the internal components of the computer.
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By disabling parallel, serial, or USB ports, or by disabling removable-media boot capability, you
can protect valuable data assets.
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Memory Change and Side access panel sensor (Smart Cover Sensor) alerts can be forwarded to
system management applications to deliver proactive notification of tampering with a computer’s
internal components.
ProtectTools, the Smart Cover Sensor, and the side access panel solenoid lock (Hood Lock) are
available as options on select systems.
You can manage security settings as follows:
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Locally, with Computer Setup (F10) Utility
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Remotely, with HP CMS or HP System Software Manager (SSM), which enable the secure,
consistent deployment and control of security settings from a simple command line utility
For more information about Computer Setup (F10) Utility, see
Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu
on page 15
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The following Computer Setup (F10) Utility features let you manage computer security.
Table 2-2
F10 security features overview
Feature
Purpose
Removable Media Boot Control
Prevents booting from removable media drives
Serial, Parallel, USB, or Infrared
Interface Control
Prevents transfer of data through the integrated serial, parallel, USB, or infrared
interface
Power-On Password
Prevents use of the computer until the password is entered (applies to initial system
startup and restarts)
Setup Password
Prevents reconfiguration of the computer (through the Setup utility) until the
password is entered
Network Server Mode
Provides unique security features for computers used as servers
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