Dell CMC - User Manual

Chassis Management Controller
(CMC) Secure Digital (SD) Card
Technical Specification
The CMC firmware version 1.1 supports FlexAddress, an optional feature, that
requires server module BIOS and iDRAC firmware, I/O Mezzanine BIOS or
firmware, and CMC firmware updates and SD card installation. The FlexAddress
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 FlexAddress 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.
FlexAddress Required Updates
To activate the FlexAddress feature there are several required updates; if you are
not activating FlexAddress these updates are not required. The updates include
server module BIOS and iDRAC firmware, I/O mezzanine BIOS or firmware, and
CMC firmware. You must apply these updates before you enable FlexAddress. If
these updates are not applied, the FlexAddress feature will not function as
expected.
Component Minimum required version
Ethernet mezzanine card - Broadcom
M5708t
Boot code firmware 4.4.1 or later
iSCSI 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

Summary

FlexAddress Required Updates

Component Versions for FlexAddress

Lists required minimum versions for Ethernet, FC mezzanine cards, and their firmware/BIOS for FlexAddress.

Update Order for FlexAddress Activation

Sequence for updating mezzanine cards, server BIOS, iDRAC firmware, and CMC firmware for FlexAddress.

Installing FlexAddress SD Card in CMC

SD Card Installation Procedure

Steps for inserting the SD card into the CMC module, including notes on passive modules and write-protection.

Activating FlexAddress on Redundant CMCs

Procedure to activate FlexAddress via GUI by initiating a changeover to the passive CMC module.

Removing FlexAddress SD Card

SD Card Removal Procedure

Steps to remove the SD card from the CMC module after FlexAddress has been activated.

Using Wake-On-LAN with FlexAddress

Wake-On-LAN Requirement

Explains the power-down and power-up sequence needed for FlexAddress to enable Wake-On-LAN.

Dell CMC Specifications

General

Device Type	Chassis Management Controller
Management Interface	Command-line interface (CLI)
Remote Management	Yes
Alerting	Email, SNMP traps
Security	Role-based access control, SSL/TLS encryption
Power Management	Power capping, power monitoring
Fan Control	Automatic and manual fan speed control
Firmware Updates	Remote firmware updates