Network device and secure method

Abstract

Provided is a system and method to secure a network device such as a server. The network device has a memory storing a static credential file. A basic input output system operates a security module that gathers an IP address of the router and an IP address of the network device, via a query to a network manager when power is enabled to the network device. The gathered IP addresses are compared with stored IP addresses in the static credential file. The operating system of the network device is prevented from booting if the IP addresses do not match. In addition, a baseboard management controller is operable to receive an encrypted credential file. The encrypted credential file is decrypted and compared with the static content file. The baseboard management controller shuts down power to the network device if the credential file does not match the static content file.

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Technical field [0001] The invention relates to a protection system for a network device, and particularly relates to the addition of security identification before allowing the power of the network device to be turned on. Background technique [0002] The advent of the cloud of computer applications has increased the demand for off-site installations, so-called data centers, which store data for remote connection to computer device users. Such a data center typically has a very large number of racks, plus a very large number of servers installed to store and manage data. For example, a typical data center may include tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of devices in hundreds or thousands of racks. [0003] Each server in a typical data center stores data and allows access to data from network devices. In view of the large amount of potentially valuable data, it is necessary to avoid malicious theft of data. figure 1 A data center system 10 of the prior art is shown, ...

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