HP xw6000 manual Network Server Mode, Clearing Passwords, Using DriveLock

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Clearing Passwords

If you forget your password, you cannot access the computer. Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide for instructions on clearing passwords.

3.4.3 Network Server Mode

Network Server Mode provides unique security features for computers being used as servers. It is only available when a power-on password has been set in Computer Setup. When the Network Server Mode is enabled, the power-on password is not required to boot the hard drive, and a keyboard is not required to be attached to the system. If a PS/2 keyboard is present, it will be locked until the user enters the power-on password. If a USB keyboard is present, it will remain usable by default. To prevent USB keyboard access after the operating system has loaded, a user must hide the USB Port under the Device Security option of Computer Setup’s Security menu. When used in conjunction with the Computer Setup After Power Loss power-on option, Network Server Mode permits the “server” to automatically reboot after a power interruption without user intervention. While Network Server Mode is enabled, the power-on password must be entered to boot the removable media (e.g. diskettes) or removable devices (e.g. USB flash devices).

3.4.4 DriveLock

DriveLock is a security feature that prevents unauthorized access to the data on specific hard drives. DriveLock has been implemented as an extension to Computer Setup. It is only available on certain systems and only when DriveLock-capable hard drives are detected.

DriveLock employs a two-password security scheme. One password is intended to be set and used by a system administrator while the other is typically set and used by the end-user. There is no “back-door” that can be used to unlock the drive if both passwords are forgotten. Therefore, DriveLock is most safely used when the data contained on the hard drive is replicated on a corporate information system or is regularly backed-up.

In the event that both DriveLock passwords are lost, the hard drive is rendered unusable.

Using DriveLock

The DriveLock option appears under the Security menu in Computer Setup. The user is presented with options to set the master password or to enable DriveLock. A user password must be provided in order to enable DriveLock. Since the initial configuration of DriveLock is typically performed by a system administrator, a master password should be set first. HP encourages system administrators to set a master password whether they plan to enable DriveLock or keep it disabled. This will give the administrator the ability to modify DriveLock settings if the drive is locked in the future. Once the master password is set, the system administrator may enable DriveLock or choose to keep it disabled.

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