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| Device Operating System | Processor | Security Features** | Warranty (preferred)*** |
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| Windows Pro/Enterprise* | Intel Core, Xeon, AMD | TPM Chipset Required for BitLocker | 3 or 4 year accidental |
| Apple macOS | Intel Core, Xeon, M1 | FileVault | 3 or 4 year accidental |
| Linux | Intel Core, Xeon, AMD | TPM Chipset Required for BitLocker | 3 or 4 year accidental |
| Servers | Intel Core, Xeon, & AMD | TPM availability is Preferred*** | 4+ year |
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*A supported operating system is required to implement BitLocker (home versions are not supported) **Trusted Platform Module (TPM) hardware is required to leverage native encryption with BitLocker. Leveraging TPM with Linux is being investigated. ***Servers storing Confidential Information will need to be encrypted. ****Dell systems purchased through the campus UT Market system are automatically configured with a 4 year ProSupport warranty. If it's a mobile device, then Accidental Coverage is usually included as well. |
Note: To read further on encryption, supported hardware, operating systems, and upgrade paths, please visit our wiki page on encryption
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