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Security features
The latest generation of PowerEdge servers has the features listed in the table to help ensure the security of your data center.
Table 4. Security features
Cover latch
A tooled latch is integrated in the top cover to secure it to the
rack chassis.
TPM
The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is used to generate/store
keys, protect/authenticate passwords, and create/store digital
certificates.
Intel's TXT (Trusted Execution Technology)
functionality along with Microsoft's Platform Assurance feature
in Windows Server 2016 is supported. TPM can also be used to
enable the BitLocker™ hard drive encryption feature in Windows
Server 2012/2016. Three versions of TPMs are supported in 14G
namely TPM 1.2, TPM 2.0(Rest of World, aka everywhere
excluding China and Russia) and TPM 2.0. No TPMs are
supported for Russia in 14G.
Front bezel
The front bezel of the system contains a lock. A locked bezel
secures the system hard drives
Power-off
security
BIOS has the ability to disable the power button function.
Intrusion alert
An internal switch is used to detect chassis intrusion.
Secure Boot mode
A switch mounted on the air shroud is used to detect chassis
intrusion. When the cover is opened, the switch circuit closes to
indicate intrusion to ESM. When enabled, the software will
provide
notification
that the cover has been opened.
Security feature
Description
