Dell Chassis Management Controller Version 2.0 Security Digital (SD) Card Technical Specification
Summary
Enhance server performance with this guide detailing the installation and management of the CMC Secure Digital SD Card. This system component enables advanced functionalities like FlexAddress, allowing systems to maintain key services even during failover events. The manual provides comprehensive instructions for IT professionals on required firmware updates (BIOS, iDRAC) and step-by-step procedures necessary to activate and utilize Wake-on-LAN and other critical features in highly available server chassis environments.
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Chassis Management Controller (CMC) Secure Digital (SD) Card Technical Specification The CMC firmware version 1.1 supports Flex Address, an optional feature, that requires server module BIOS and i DRAC firmware, I/O Mezzanine BIOS or firmware, and CMC firmware updates and SD card installation. The Flex Address feature is bound to a single chassis; once assigned, it cannot be used or reassigned to a different chassis without unbinding the feature. NOTE: The SD card contains a Flex Address feature. Data contained on the SD card is encrypted and may not be duplicated or altered in any way as it may inhibit system function and cause the system to malfunction. NOTE: Your use of the SD card is limited to one chassis only. If you have multiple chassis, you must purchase additional SD cards.
Flex Address Required Updates To activate the Flex Address feature there are several required updates; if you are not activating Flex Address these updates are not required. The updates include server module BIOS and i DRAC firmware, I/O mezzanine BIOS or firmware, and CMC firmware. You must apply these updates before you enable Flex Address. If these updates are not applied, the Flex Address feature will not function as expected. Component Minimum required version Ethernet mezzanine card - Broadcom Boot code firmware 4.4.1 or later M5708t
i SCSI boot firmware 2.7.11 or later PXE firmware 4.4.3 or later
FC mezzanine card - QLogic QME2472 BIOS 2.04 or later FC mezzanine card - Emulex LPe1105-M4 BIOS 3.03a3 and firmware 2.72A2 or
later
June 2008
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Manual Details
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Pages | 24 |
| File Size | 1.75 MB |
| Published | June 23, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What prerequisite updates are required before activating FlexAddress?
You must apply requisite updates including mezzanine card firmware/BIOS, server module BIOS, iDRAC firmware, and CMC firmware in the proper sequence.
Is one SD card suitable for multiple chassis?
No, the use of the SD card is limited to one chassis; multiple additional SD cards are required if you have several chassis.
How should I handle hardware components during installation or removal?
To prevent damage, always discharge static electricity from your body before interacting with any internal electronic components.
How do I activate a redundant CMC module after inserting the SD card?
Navigate to Chassis > Power Management tab - Control sub tab, then select Reset CMC (warm boot) and click Apply for failover.