General Description 2-13SECURITYTo help prevent unauthorized entry or use of the system, the system includes a full lockable frontpanel and Server Management software that monitors the system intrusion switches.Security with Mechanical Locks and MonitoringThe front door of the server contains a mechanical lock to prevent access to the front of thecomputer chassis.The computer chassis includes an intrusion switch for the front cover and intrusion/interlockswitches for the left side cover (as viewed from the front). When any these covers are opened, theswitch transmits an alarm signal to the system board, where server management software processesthe signal. The side cover switch also operates as interlock switch.Software Locks via the System Setup UtilityThe BIOS SETUP Utility provides a number of security features to prevent unauthorized oraccidental access to the system. Once the security measures are enabled, access to the system isallowed only after the user enters the correct password(s). For example: Enable the keyboard lockout timer so that the server requires a password to reactivate thekeyboard and mouse after a specified time-out period – 2 to 120 minutes. Set and enable an administrative password. Set and enable a user password Set secure mode to prevent keyboard or mouse input and to prevent use of the front panelreset and power switches. Activate a hot-key combination to enter secure mode quickly.
