Table 5. Security Features - Dell PowerEdge R720 Technical Manual

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Security features
The latest generation of PowerEdge servers has the features listed in Table 5 to help ensure the
security of your data center.
Security feature
Cover latch
Front bezel
TPM
Power-off security
Intrusion alert
Secure mode
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Table 5. Security features
Description
A tooled latch is integrated in the top cover to secure it to the
rack chassis.
An optional metal bezel is mounted to the chassis front to provide
the Dell ID. A lock on the bezel is used to protect un-authorized
access to hard drives. System status is viewable on the LCD or
LED panel when the bezel is installed.
The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is used to generate/store
keys, protect/authenticate passwords, and create/store digital
certificates. It also supports the Intel Xeon TXT functionality. TPM
can also be used to enable the BitLocker™ hard drive encryption
feature in Windows Server 2008. TPM 1.2 is supported. No TPM
version is available for China or Russia.
BIOS has the ability to disable the power button function.
An internal switch is used to detect chassis intrusion.
BIOS has the ability to enter a secure boot mode through system
setup. This mode includes the option to lock out the power and
NMI switches on the control panel or set up a system password.