Penguin Computing Relion 1900e, Technical Manual

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Each component stores data specific to its function. Some components may contain passwords that provide
access to that device’s configuration or functionality. These passwords are specific to the device and are
unique and unrelated to operating system passwords. The specific components that may contain password
data are:
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BIOS : The server board BIOS provides the capability to prevent unauthorized users from configuring
BIOS settings when a BIOS password is set. This password is stored in BIOS flash, and is only used to
set BIOS configuration access restrictions.
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BMC : The server boards support an Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0 conformant
baseboard management controller (BMC). The BMC provides health monitoring, alerting and remote
power control capabilities for the Intel
®
server board. The BMC does not have access to operating
system level data.
The BMC supports the capability for remote software to connect over the network and perform
health monitoring and power control. This access can be configured to require authentication by a
password. If configured, the BMC will maintain user passwords to control this access. These
passwords are stored in the BMC flash.