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DELL IDSDM FC430 Dual SD 2xUSB Module R7KM0 card reader

SKU CH-HAXM-B8J18

Dual SD and dual USB module for server internal storage and boot redundancy

  • Product typeRack
  • Dual SD slots simplify server boot redundancy
  • Two USB ports add local recovery media access
  • Rack-mount form factor fits standard server chassis
  • Tested components with updated firmware ensure reliability

Dell IDSDM FC430 module for server boot redundancy

The Dell IDSDM FC430 Dual SD 2xUSB Module (R7KM0) installs inside compatible Dell PowerEdge servers to provide mirrored SD-card storage for hypervisor boot. It presents two internal USB-connected SD slots so the operating system can be duplicated across cards, reducing downtime if a single card fails. This unit suits administrators who manage virtualised clusters and want a hardware-level fallback without occupying external USB ports. Condition is new and firmware is updated.

Upgrade path from single-card

Replacing a single SD module or external USB stick with this dual-card unit adds automatic mirroring and keeps boot media inside the locked chassis. The jump is worth it when uptime requirements make a single point of failure unacceptable and the server chassis already supports the IDSDM form factor. Builders whose servers lack the internal IDSDM connector or who need more than two SD slots will need a different solution.

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Price $22.99
Pricier than about 60% of the 511 comparable items (median $18.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Model nameR7KM0
Product typeRack

Questions about this item

What rack space does the Dell IDSDM FC430 module occupy?

The Dell IDSDM FC430 Dual SD 2xUSB Module is a rack-type component designed to install in a Dell PowerEdge server's internal IDSDM slot, not a standard rack unit bay.

Which step is often missed when installing the R7KM0 module in a PowerEdge server?

After inserting the module into the internal IDSDM connector, you must enable the Internal Dual SD Module in the system BIOS before the dual SD cards and USB ports become visible to the OS.

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