NEC LC1400 manual System Security, Security with Mechanical Locks and Monitoring

System 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 panel of the tower-based system contains a mechanical lock to prevent access to the front of the computer chassis. In addition, each side cover contains a padlock loop (padlock not provided) located on the rear of the chassis to prevent removal of the side covers and access to the inside of the computer chassis

The computer chassis includes an intrusion switch for the front cover and intrusion/interlock switches for both the left side and the right-side covers (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 switches also operate as interlock switches. That is if only one power supply module is installed the switches operate as intrusion switches or if two power supply modules are installed the switches operate as inter-lock switches controlling power shut down to the system for safety reasons.

Security with the rack-mount system is identical to the tower-based system stated above, except that there is no front cover associated with the rack-mount system.

Software Locks via the System Setup Utility

The BIOS Setup Utility and the System Setup Utility (SSU) provide 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:

nEnable the keyboard lockout timer so that the server requires a password to reactivate the keyboard and mouse after a specified time-out period⎯1 to 120 minutes.

nSet and enable an administrative password.

nSet and enable a user password.

nSet secure mode to prevent keyboard or mouse input and to prevent use of the front panel reset and power switches.

nActivate a hot-key combination to enter secure mode quickly.

nDisable writing to the diskette drive when secure mode is set.

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