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Netra Blade X3-2B Security Guide • November 2012
Hardware Power Control
You can use software to turn on and off power to some Oracle systems. The power
distribution units (PDUs) for some system cabinets can be enabled and disabled
remotely. Authorization for these commands is typically set up during system
configuration and is usually limited to system administrators and service personnel.
See your system or cabinet documentation for further information.
Asset Tracking
Use serial numbers to track inventory. Oracle embeds serial numbers in firmware on
option cards and system mother boards. You can read these serial numbers through
local area network connections.
You can also use wireless radio frequency identification (RFID) readers to further
simplify asset tracking. An Oracle white paper,How to Track Your Oracle Sun System
Assets by Using RFID is available at:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/articles/systems-hardware-arch
itecture/o11-001-rfid-oracle-214567.pdf
Maintaining Updates for Software and
Firmware
Keep your software and firmware versions current on your server equipment.
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Check regularly for updates.
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Always install the latest released version of the software or firmware on your
equipment.
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Install any necessary security patches for your software.
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Devices such as network switches, and ExpressModules also contain firmware and
might require patches and firmware updates.
