User`s guide

Software Locks via the SSU or BIOS Setup
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Using Passwords
If a user password is set and enabled, but an administrator password is not set, a user
password must be entered to boot the system and run the SSU.
If both a user and administrator password are set:
• Enter either one to boot the server and enable the keyboard and mouse
• Enter the administrator password to access the SSU or BIOS Setup to change the
system configuration
Secure Mode
Configure and enable the secure boot mode by using the SSU. When secure mode is in
effect:
• The system can boot and the operating system runs, but the user password must be
entered for a user to use the keyboard or mouse
• The system cannot be turned off or reset from the front panel switches
Secure mode has no effect on functions enabled via the Server Manager Module or power
control via the real-time clock (RTC).
Taking the system out of secure mode does not change the state of system power. That is,
if you press and release the power switch while secure mode is in effect, the system will
not power off when secure mode is later removed. However, if the front panel power
switch remains depressed when secure mode is removed, the system will power off.
Summary of Software Security Features
Table 2-3 lists the software security features and describes what protection each offers. In
general, to enable or set the features listed here, the SSU must be run and configured with
the Security Menu (described in this manual in “Security Menu” on page 56.) The table
also refers to other SSU menus and to the Setup utility. For greater detail, see Chapter 3.