NEC N8100-1223F, User Manual

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2-22 General Description
Security
To help prevent unauthorized entry or use of the system, the system includes a full lockable front
door and Server Management software that monitors the system intrusion switches.
Security with Mechanical Locks and Monitoring
The front door of the server contains a mechanical lock to prevent access to the front of the
computer chassis.
The server includes an intrusion switch for the rear access cover. When this cover is 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 – 2 to 120 minutes.
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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, power and sleep switches.
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Activate a hot-key combination to enter secure mode quickly.
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Disable writing to the floppy disk drive when secure mode is set.