Gateway 8450R - Manual (Page 127)

126 Managing the Server
Direct Platform Control (DPC) Console
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 Documentation
on the Server Companion CD which came with the server.
System security
To help prevent unauthorized entry or use of the system, the server 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.
Mechanical locks and monitoring
The server 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 server may power down or lock the keyboard.
Software locks through the BIOS Setup utility
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:
■ 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
■ Set and enable administrator and user passwords
■ 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 diskette drive when secure mode is set
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