Gateway 7250R Manual De Usuario

          Managing the Server

The Direct Platform Control (DPC) Console provides remote emergency 
management of servers. The DPC Console is independent of the server 
operating system and provides a means to remotely diagnose problems or 
verify the state of the server. It will also turn the server on or off.

You can find additional information about DPC Console under 

 

on the Server Companion CD which came with the server.

To help prevent unauthorized entry or use of the system, the system includes 
key locks on the chassis (to prevent entry) and the bezel door (to prevent use).

You can also set security measures in the BIOS Setup utility which establishes 
passwords and automatic system lockouts. The system also includes server 
management software that monitors the chassis intrusion switch.

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.

The BIOS Setup utility provides several 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 utility lets you:

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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

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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

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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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