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Enabling the trusted platform module, Rps enablement option – HP ProLiant ML110 G7 Server User Manual

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To help ensure maximum security, observe the following guidelines when retaining the recovery

key/password:

Always store the recovery key/password in multiple locations.

Always store copies of the recovery key/password away from the server.

Do not save the recovery key/password on the encrypted hard drive.

Enabling the Trusted Platform Module

1.

When prompted during the start-up sequence, access RBSU by pressing the F9 key.

2.

From the Main Menu, select Server Security.

3.

From the Server Security Menu, select Trusted Platform Module.

4.

From the Trusted Platform Module Menu, select TPM Functionality.

5.

Select Enable, and then press the Enter key to modify the TPM Functionality setting.

6.

Press the Esc key to exit the current menu, or press the F10 key to exit RBSU.

7.

Reboot the server.

8.

Enable the TPM in the OS. For OS-specific instructions, see the OS documentation.

CAUTION:

When a TPM is installed and enabled on the server, data access is locked if you fail

to follow the proper procedures for updating the system or option firmware, replacing the system

board, replacing a hard drive, or modifying OS application TPM settings.

For more information on firmware updates and hardware procedures, see the HP Trusted Platform Module

Best Practices White Paper on the HP website (

http://www.hp.com/support

).

For more information on adjusting TPM usage in BitLocker™, see the Microsoft website
(

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc732774.aspx

).

RPS enablement option

Only the upper optical drive bay is available after installation of the RPS Enablement Kit.

CAUTION:

To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless

all bays are populated with either a component or a blank.

To install the component:

1.

Power down the server (on page

19

).

2.

Remove all power:

a.

Disconnect each power cord from the power source.

b.

Disconnect each power cord from the server.

3.

Unlock the tower bezel ("

Unlock and open the tower bezel

" on page

20

).

4.

Remove the access panel (on page

21

).

5.

Disconnect all drive power cables and the non-hot-plug power supply cables.