DELL 2GB SD Card for Internal SD Module (385-11095)

Server administrators rely on this DELL 2GB SD card to provide a dedicated, energy-efficient boot medium for hypervisors like VMware ESXi or for storing critical system files on Dell PowerEdge servers equipped with an internal SD module. Its compact standard SD form factor fits directly into the server's internal slot, freeing up drive bays for data storage while ensuring fast, reliable access to boot and diagnostic utilities.

Key specifications

• Storage capacity: 2 GB
• Card type: Secure Digital (SD)
• Form factor: Standard SD card
• Intended use: Internal server modules, boot device, hypervisor storage
• Compatibility: Dell PowerEdge servers with internal SD module
• Dell part number: 385-11095
• Flash memory type: Enterprise-grade MLC/SLC (optimized for endurance)
• Endurance: High (optimized for server environments)
• Read speed: Optimized for internal server boot/hypervisor access
• Write speed: Optimized for internal server boot/hypervisor access
• Operating voltage: 2.7V - 3.6V
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 70°C
• Error Correction Code (ECC): Yes
• Hot-swappable: No (internal component)
• Security features: Standard SD card security features
• Reliability: Enterprise-grade

Why choose it

This SD card is engineered for the demanding environment of a server chassis. Its enterprise-grade flash memory ensures consistent performance and longevity, even under continuous read/write cycles typical of hypervisor boot operations. With ECC and a wide operating temperature range, it delivers dependable operation without adding heat or power draw to your server.

Ideal use cases

• Booting VMware ESXi or other hypervisors on Dell PowerEdge servers
• Storing server diagnostics, firmware, or recovery images
• Providing a low-cost, high-reliability alternative to dedicated boot drives
• Deploying in data centers, remote offices, or edge computing environments

Good to know

This card is intended solely for use with the internal SD module found in compatible Dell PowerEdge servers. It is not hot-swappable and should be installed while the server is powered off. Always verify your server model's compatibility with Dell part number 385-11095 before purchase.