Keyless method to secure physical access to information handling systems in a datacenter
US10229290B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 27, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L9/3247
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for securing an information handling system. A method for securing an information handling system may include securing the information handling system in an enclosure with a locking mechanism of a bezel; receiving a request to unlock the bezel at a baseboard management controller (BMC), the BMC communicatively coupled to the bezel; retrieving a first artifact stored in a trusted platform module (TPM) in response to the request; attempting to authorize the request using the first artifact; and unlocking the locking mechanism if the request is authorized.
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