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4.11.4Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
TPM is available worldwide with the exception of China, where Trusted Computing Model (TCM) is the standard.
The PowerEdge T310 offers a TPM 1.2 compliant encryption chip solution on system board with BIOS support.
TPM 1.2 chip was validated/supported with Windows Server 2008 OS in the following usages:
•Microsoft Storage Encryption solution (“Bitlocker”) w/ full drive encryption
•Secure Boot, integrity checking of boot components
BIOS will provide the support for the configuration and enable/disable functions. TPM is disabled by default, but can be activated using the BIOS tool.
4.11.5Power Switch Security
The LCD control panel and LED control panel are designed so the power switch cannot be accidentally turned on or off. In addition, in BIOS there is an optional setting in the CMOS setup to disable the power switch.
4.11.6Intrusion Alert
The intrusion switch snaps into the Optical Disk Drive (ODD) Cage located on the side of the chassis under the cover. The intrusion switch detects and alerts the user that the side cover is open.
Figure 16. Intrusion Switch
4.11.7Secure Mode
BIOS can enter a secure boot mode via Setup. This mode includes the option to lock the power and NMI switches on the control panel or set up a system password. See the BIOS specification in the Hardware Owner’s Manual.
4.12 USB Key
The PowerEdge T310 has two internal USB connectors.
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