Trusted Platform Module 2.0 G2 Option; Overview; Trusted Platform Module 2.0 Guidelines - Hitachi HA820 G2 User Manual

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15. Connect each power cord to the server.
16. Connect each power cord to the power source.
17. Power up the server.
The installation is complete.

Trusted Platform Module 2.0 G2 option

Overview

Use these instructions to install and enable an TPM 2.0 G2 Kit in a supported server.
This procedure includes three sections:
Installing the Trusted Platform Module board.
1.
Enabling the Trusted Platform Module.
2.
Retaining the recovery key/password.
3.
TPM 2.0 installation is supported with specific operating system support such as Microsoft Windows
Server 2012 R2and later. For more information about Microsoft Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption
feature, see the Microsoft website https://www.microsoft.com.
CAUTION: If the TPM is removed from the original server and powered up on a different server, data
stored in the TPM including keys will be erased.
IMPORTANT: In UEFI Boot Mode, the can be configured to operate as TPM 2.0 (default) or TPM 1.2 on
a supported server. In Legacy Boot Mode, the configuration can be changed between TPM 1.2 and
TPM 2.0, but only TPM 1.2 operation is supported.

Trusted Platform Module 2.0 guidelines

CAUTION: Always observe the guidelines in this document. Failure to follow these guidelines can cause hardware
damage or halt data access.
REMINDER: Before enabling TPM functionality on this system, you must ensure that your intended use of
TPM complies with relevant local laws, regulations and policies, and approvals or licenses must be
obtained if applicable.
For any compliance issues arising from your operation/usage of TPM which violates the above
mentioned requirement, you shall bear all the liabilities wholly and solely. Hitachi Vantara will not be
responsible for any related liabilities.
When installing or replacing a TPM, observe the following guidelines:
Do not remove an installed TPM. Once installed, the TPM becomes a permanent part of the
system board.
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