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  1. Fujitsu SPARC M12 and Fujitsu M10/SPARC M10 Security
    1.  Understanding Security Principles
    2. Click Planning a Secure Environment
    3. Click Maintaining a Secure Environment

Hardware Security


Hardware Security
Physical hardware can be secured fairly simply: limit access to the hardware and record serial numbers.
  1. Restrict access
    ▪ Install servers and related equipment in a locked, restricted access room.

    ▪ If equipment is installed in a rack with a locking door, always lock the rack door until you have to service the components within the rack.

    ▪ Hot-plug or hot-swap devices are removed easily and especially require restricted accessibility.

    ▪ Store spare field-replaceable units (FRUs) or customer-replaceable units (CRUs) in a locked cabinet. Restrict access to the locked cabinet to authorized personnel.
  2. Record serial numbers
    ▪ Security-mark all significant items of computer hardware such as FRUs. Use special ultraviolet pens or embossed labels.

    ▪ Keep a record of the serial numbers of all your hardware.

    ▪ Keep hardware activation keys and licenses in a secure location that is easily accessible to the system manager in system emergencies. The printed documents might be your only proof of ownership.

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