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This page explains how Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) is classified within Computer, Electronic and Optical Product Manufacturing. Technical values and manufacturer relationships are research references; confirm the current specification and supplier evidence for each order.
A specialized microcontroller on server motherboards for out-of-band management.
Technical details and manufacturing context for Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)
| Parameter | Typical range | Notes & selection driver |
|---|---|---|
| Supply Voltage | 3.3 ±5% V DC | Standard for BMC power rail |
| Power Consumption | 1.5–3.0 W | Typical for BMC module |
| Operating Temperature | 0–70 °C | Industrial grade optional |
| Storage Temperature | -40–85 °C | Non-operating |
| Relative Humidity | 10–90 % | Non-condensing |
| Ethernet Interface Speed | 10/100/1000 Mbps | Auto-negotiationIEEE 802.3 |
| I2C Bus Speed | 100–400 kHz | Standard and fast modeI2C |
| Flash Memory Size | 32–128 MB | For firmware and logs |
| RAM Size | 256–1024 MB | DDR3/DDR4 |
| GPIO Pins | 16–32 pins | Configurable |
| ADC Channels | 8–16 channels | 12-bit resolution |
| Watchdog Timer | 1–255 s | Programmable timeout |
| MTBF | 100000–200000 hours | At 25°C |
Ranges are indicative industry figures for RFQ preparation, not a supplier commitment. Confirm every value and standard with the legal manufacturer before ordering.
| pressure: | N/A (electronic component, not fluid-handling) |
| other spec: | Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing, Power: 3.3V/5V/12V rails, Network: 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet |
| temperature: | 0°C to 70°C (operational), -40°C to 85°C (storage) |
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The BMC provides out-of-band management, allowing remote monitoring and control of server hardware independent of the main OS. It enables power cycling, health monitoring, firmware updates, and console access even when the host system is off or unresponsive.
The BMC communicates via I²C, SMBus, or IPMI protocols. These interfaces connect it to sensors and components for monitoring and control.
Typical supply voltage is 3.3 V DC ±5%, power consumption is 1.5–3.0 W, and operating temperature is 0–70 °C (industrial grade optional). Storage temperature is -40 to 85 °C, and relative humidity is 10–90% non-condensing.
Check the BMC's datasheet for exact values of supply voltage, power, temperature ranges, Ethernet speed, I²C speed, memory sizes, GPIO, ADC, watchdog timer, and MTBF. Confirm with the manufacturer that the BMC supports the required interfaces and standards for your server platform.
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