Security system to prevent tampering with a server blade
US8201266B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 21, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B13/189
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Method, computer program product and apparatus for physically securing a server in response to detecting an unauthorized intrusion event. The method comprises detecting an unauthorized physical intrusion event to a data center, rack or chassis including a plurality of servers, communicating the detected unauthorized intrusion event to a management module that manages the plurality of servers, and automatically physically securing one or more of the plurality of servers against manual removal. Optionally, the step of physically securing may include disabling one or more front panel controls on the plurality of servers, such as a physical power switch. In a further option, the step of physically securing may include disabling one or more external ports on the plurality of servers, such as a keyboard-video-mouse port. A preferred method allows the one or more physically secured servers to continue to operate.
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