Gateway ALR 9200 Manual De Usuario
26 Maintaining and Troubleshooting the Gateway ALR 9200 Server
System Security
To help prevent unauthorized entry or use of the system, the system
includes a three-position key lock/switch to permit selected access to drive
bays (position is communicated to the BMC, see “System Management
Connectors” on page 16). The system also includes server management
software that monitors the chassis intrusion switch.
includes a three-position key lock/switch to permit selected access to drive
bays (position is communicated to the BMC, see “System Management
Connectors” on page 16). The system also includes server management
software that monitors the chassis intrusion switch.
Mechanical Locks and Monitoring
The system includes a chassis intrusion switch. When the access cover is
opened, the switch transmits an alarm signal to the system board, where
server management software processes the signal. You can program a
response to an intrusion, for example, the system may power down or lock
the keyboard.
opened, the switch transmits an alarm signal to the system board, where
server management software processes the signal. You can program a
response to an intrusion, for example, the system may power down or lock
the keyboard.
Software Locks via the SSU or BIOS Setup
The system setup utility (SSU) 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 you enter
the correct password(s). For example, the SSU allows you to:
prevent unauthorized or accidental access to the system. Once the security
measures are enabled, access to the system is allowed only after you enter
the correct password(s). For example, the SSU allows you to:
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Enable the keyboard lockout timer so the server requires a
password to reactivate the keyboard and mouse after a specified
time-out period of 1 to 120 minutes
password to reactivate the keyboard and mouse after a specified
time-out period of 1 to 120 minutes
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Set and enable administrator and user passwords
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Set secure mode to prevent keyboard or mouse input and to prevent
use of the front panel reset and power switches
use of the front panel reset and power switches
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Activate a hot-key combination to enter secure mode quickly
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Disable writing to the diskette drive when secure mode is set
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