1-18 System Overview
Security
To help prevent unauthorized entry or use of the system, the system includes a full
lockable front panel and Server Management software that monitors the system
intrusion switches.

Security with Mechanical Locks and Monitoring

The front door of the server contains a mechanical lock to prevent access to the front of
the computer chassis.
The computer chassis includes an intrusion switch for the front cover and
intrusion/interlock switches for the left side cover (as viewed from the front). When
any these covers are opened, the switch transmits an alarm signal to the system board,
where server management software processes the signal. The side cover switch also
operates as interlock switch.

Software Locks via the System Setup Utility

The BIOS SETUP Utility provides a number of security features to prevent
unauthorized or accidental access to the system. Once the security measures are
enabled, access to the system is allowed 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 the keyboard 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 panel reset and power switches.
! Activate a hot-key combination to enter secure mode quickly.
! Disable writing to the floppy disk drive when secure mode is set.