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Introduction
The product includes several security features to restrict who has access to conguration settings, to secure 
data, and to prevent access to valuable hardware components.
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Security statements
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IP Security
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Assign an administrator password
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Encryption support: HP High Performance Secure Hard Disks
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Lock the formatter
Security statements
The product supports security standards and recommended protocols that help you keep the product secure, 
protect critical information on your network, and simplify the way you monitor and maintain the product.
IP Security
IP Security (IPsec) is a set of protocols that control IP-based network traic to and from the product. IPsec 
provides host-to-host authentication, data integrity, and encryption of network communications.
For products that are connected to the network, congure IPsec by using the Networking tab in the 
HP Embedded Web Server.
Assign an administrator password
Assign an administrator password for access to the product and the HP Embedded Web Server so that 
unauthorized users cannot change the product settings.
1. Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS):
a.
From the Home screen on the product control panel, select the Information   icon, and then select 
the Network   icon to display the IP address or host name.
b. Open a web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it displays 
on the product control panel. Press the Enter key on the computer keyboard. The EWS opens.
NOTE: If the web browser displays a message indicating that accessing the website might not be 
safe, select the option to continue to the website. Accessing this website will not harm the computer.
2. Click the Security tab.
3. Open the General Security menu.
4. In the area labeled Set the Local Administrator Password, enter the name to associate with the password in 
the Username eld.
5. Enter the password in the New Password eld, and then enter it again in the Verify Password eld.
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