Dell Chassis Management Controller Version 2.0 Security Guide - Secure Digital Module
Summary
Dell Chassis Management Controller (CMC) Secure Digital (SD) Card Technical Specification for FlexAddress. This technical document describes the CMC SD card that enables the FlexAddress feature for Dell blade server chassis. It covers firmware requirements for server modules, I/O mezzanine cards, iDRAC, and CMC, along with the update sequence needed to activate FlexAddress. The specification is intended for data center administrators and IT professionals deploying Dell M1000e blade chassis with FlexAddress functionality for MAC address and WWN management.
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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 26, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the correct order for updating firmware before activating FlexAddress?
First, update all mezzanine card firmware/BIOS; then server module BIOS; iDRAC firmware; CMC firmware, followed by SD card insertion.
How do I prevent static damage when handling components?
To prevent Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) damage, discharge any built-up static electricity from your body before interacting with the equipment's internal parts.
What must be done regarding the SD card latch before installation?
You must verify that the write-protection latch is set to the 'unlock' position; otherwise, FlexAddress functionality cannot be activated.
How do I use Wake-On-LAN (WOL) with the FlexAddress feature?
After completing the initial setup procedure, you need to fully power down and subsequently restart the server module to utilize the WOL function.