NEC Express5800/120Rf-2, User Manual

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System Overview 1-13
System Security
To help prevent unauthorized entry or use of the system, the system includes a full
lockable front panel and Server Management software that monitors the front bezel
intrusion switch.
Security with Mechanical Locks and Monitoring
The front bezel contains a mechanical lock and an intrusion switch to prevent access to
the front of the computer chassis. The computer chassis includes an intrusion switch on
the top cover. When any of these covers are opened, the switch transmits an alarm
signal to the system board, where server management software processes the signal.
Software Locks via the System Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility provides a number of security features to prevent unauthorized
or accidental access to the system. Once the security measures are enabled, access to the
system is allowed only after the user enters the correct password(s). For example:
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Enable the keyboard lockout timer so that the server requires a password to
reactivate the keyboard and mouse after a specified time-out period
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1 to
120minutes.
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Set and enable an administrative password.
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Set and enable a user password.
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Set secure mode to prevent keyboard or mouse input and to prevent use of the
front panel reset and power switches.
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Activate a hot key combination to enter secure mode quickly.
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Disables access to the boot sector of the operating system hard disk drive.
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Disable writing to the diskette drive when secure mode is set.
Using Passwords
You can set either the user password, the supervisor password, or both passwords. If
only the user password is set, you:
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Must enter the user password to enter BIOS Setup.
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Must enter the user password to boot the server if Password on Boot is enabled in
the BIOS Setup.
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Must enter the user password to exit secure mode.
If only the supervisor password is set, you:
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Must enter the supervisor password to enter BIOS Setup.
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Must enter the supervisor password to boot the server if Password on Boot is
enabled in the BIOS Setup.
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Must enter the supervisor password to exit secure mode.