PRIMERGY TX300 S3, Operating Manual

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TX300 S3
Operating Manual 77
6 Property and Data Protection
The floorstand model is protected against unauthorized opening by a lock. The
server is also fitted with an intrusion detection switch which enables the
ServerView
programme to detect and log any removal of the left cover or housing
cover and the cover for the HDD modules.
To prevent it being removed from its location, the floorstand model can be
secured to a fixed object with a steel cable running through a clip on the back.
The rack model is protected against unauthorised access by means of a
lockable rack door.
To protect your system and data internally against unauthorised access, you
can use the
BIOS Setup security functions.
6.1 BIOS Setup Security Functions
The
Security
menu in the
BIOS Setup
provides you with various options for
protecting your data from unauthorized access. By combining these options,
you can also achieve optimum protection for your system.
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You will find a detailed description of the Security menu and how to assign
passwords in the manual for the
BIOS Setup
and on the
ServerBooks
DVD
(see “Literature” on page 115 ).
Preventing unauthorized BIOS Setup calls
You can activate this protection by entering a setup password in the Security
menu. You can also suppress the
Press F2 for Setup
message in this menu.
This message is then no longer displayed while the server's startup routine is in
progress.
Preventing unauthorized system access
You can activate this protection by entering a system password in the
Security
menu.
Preventing unauthorized access to the boards with their own BIOS
You can activate this protection by selecting the Extended item for Setup Password
Lock
field in the
Security
menu.