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write data to it during normal
operation
DOS utility is needed to flash the
application code, and the boot block is
cable flashed only.
Purpose
Interface between the RAID controller and
the hard drives as well as a controller for
the HDD status LED.
How is data input to this memory
Cable flash to flash entire chip or a special
utility (not available to customers) to flash
in DOS.
How is this memory write protected
Software write protected. No hardware
protection pin.
iDRAC6 Enterprise SPI Flash
Size
2MB
Type
SPI Flash
Can user programs or operating system
write data to it during normal
operation
No
Purpose
There is boot code that is used by the
iDRAC6 Enterprise management controller.
Also contains the Life Cycle Log which
contains server management data unique
to the run-time events of the server itself.
How is data input to this memory
Flashed in the factory or using Dell flash
utility. Also written to by the iDRAC6
Enterprise controller to make Life Cycle
Log (LCL) entries.
How is this memory write protected
Software write protected
TPM (for boards shipped outside of China; boards sold to destinations in China do not
have TPM at this time)
Size
Unspecified size of user ROM, RAM,
EEPROM;
128 bytes of OTP memory included
Type
ROM, RAM, EEPROM
Can user programs or operating system
write data to it during normal
operation
Yes, OSes and applications that conform to
the TCG standard can write data to the
TPM during normal operation. Access to
the NV Storage is controlled by the TPM
owner.
Purpose
Trusted Platform Module NV storage. May
be used to securely store user data.
How is data input to this memory
TCG TPM Specification defined command
interface.
How is this memory write protected
As defined by the TCG TPM Specification,
protection of this NV memory area is
configurable by the TPM owner.
iDRAC6 Enterprise Card FRU
Size
2Kb (256 bytes)
Type
Serial I2C EEPROM, nonvolatile
Can user programs or operating system
write data to it during normal
No. A special (not available to customers)
DOS utility is needed to flash the
