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PowerEdge T310 Technical Guide 24
4.11.4 Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
TPM is available worldwide with the exception of China, where Trusted Computing Model (TCM) is the
standard.
The PowerEdge T310 offers a TPM 1.2 compliant encryption chip solution on system board with BIOS
support.
TPM 1.2 chip was validated/supported with Windows Server 2008 OS in the following usages:
• Microsoft Storage Encryption solution (“Bitlocker”) w/ full drive encryption
• Secure Boot, integrity checking of boot components
BIOS will provide the support for the configuration and enable/disable functions.
TPM is disabled by default, but can be activated using the BIOS tool.
4.11.5 Power Switch Security
The LCD control panel and LED control panel are designed so the power switch cannot be accidentally
turned on or off. In addition, in BIOS there is an optional setting in the CMOS setup to disable the
power switch.
4.11.6 Intrusion Alert
The intrusion switch snaps into the Optical Disk Drive (ODD) Cage located on the side of the chassis
under the cover. The intrusion switch detects and alerts the user that the side cover is open.
Figure 16. Intrusion Switch
4.11.7 Secure Mode
BIOS can enter a secure boot mode via Setup. This mode includes the option to lock the power and
NMI switches on the control panel or set up a system password. See the BIOS specification in the
Hardware Owner’s Manual.
4.12 USB Key
The PowerEdge T310 has two internal USB connectors.