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Dell 2x M.2 SATA 2280 Slot BOSS-S1 Raid Controller PCIe G2 Modular Card 0WX5KW WX5KW

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Manufacturer Part Number 0WX5KW / WX5KW
Manufacturer Dell
Condition Refurbished
Standard Warranty 90 Day Replacement Warranty
Item Category RAID, HBA, & Storage Controllers
Model BOSS-S1
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Dell 2x M.2 SATA 2280 Slot BOSS-S1 RAID Controller PCIe G2 Modular Card 0WX5KW WX5KW

Product Overview

The Dell BOSS-S1 (Boot Optimized Storage Solution) RAID Controller, part number 0WX5KW (WX5KW), is a dedicated boot storage controller designed to provide reliable operating system storage for Dell PowerEdge servers. Supporting up to two M.2 SATA SSDs, the BOSS-S1 enables hardware RAID 1 mirroring for enhanced boot drive redundancy while freeing front drive bays for data storage.

Key Features

  • Genuine Dell BOSS-S1 Boot Optimized Storage Solution
  • Supports 2x M.2 SATA SSDs
  • M.2 2280 Form Factor Support
  • Hardware RAID 1 Mirroring
  • AHCI Non-RAID Mode Support
  • Dedicated Operating System Boot Storage
  • PCIe Gen2 Host Interface
  • Dell iDRAC and OpenManage Management Support
  • Optimizes Server Storage Configuration
  • Enterprise-Class Boot Drive Protection

Technical Specifications

General Information

  • Manufacturer: Dell Technologies
  • Model: BOSS-S1
  • Part Number: WX5KW
  • Dell DP/N: 0WX5KW
  • Device Type: Boot Optimized Storage Solution Controller
  • Form Factor: Modular Internal Controller

Host Interface

  • Interface Type: PCIe Gen2
  • Physical Connector: PCIe x8
  • Electrical Interface: PCIe x2

Storage Interface

  • Drive Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
  • Drive Slots: 2 x M.2
  • Supported SSD Form Factor: M.2 2280
  • Supported Drive Type: SATA M.2 SSDs Only
  • NVMe Support: No

RAID Features

  • RAID Levels: RAID 1
  • Non-RAID Operation: AHCI Supported
  • Maximum Virtual Disks: 1
  • Stripe Size: Fixed 64KB
  • Cache Type: Write-Through
  • Battery Backup Unit (BBU): Not Supported
  • Non-Volatile Cache: Not Supported
  • TRIM Support: Non-RAID Mode Only

Management & Monitoring

  • Dell iDRAC Integration
  • Dell OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) Support
  • BIOS Configuration Utility (Ctrl-M)
  • System BIOS Management
  • Enterprise Remote Management Support

Physical Indicators

  • No onboard status LEDs
  • Status and health monitored through server management tools

Compatible Equipment

Dell PowerEdge Blade Servers

  • PowerEdge MX740c
  • PowerEdge MX750c
  • PowerEdge MX840c
  • PowerEdge M640

Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers

  • PowerEdge R450
  • PowerEdge R650xs

Supported SSD Requirements

Compatible Drives

  • M.2 SATA SSDs
  • M.2 2280 Form Factor (22mm x 80mm)

Not Compatible With

  • M.2 NVMe SSDs
  • M.2 22110 SSDs
  • PCIe NVMe Storage Devices

Benefits

  • Dedicated OS Boot Storage
  • Hardware RAID 1 Redundancy
  • Preserves Front Drive Bays for Data Storage
  • Simplified Server Deployment
  • Enterprise-Class Reliability
  • Integrated Dell Server Management

Typical Applications

  • Operating System Boot Drives
  • VMware ESXi Installations
  • Microsoft Windows Server Deployments
  • Linux Server Installations
  • Hypervisor Boot Volumes
  • Enterprise Infrastructure Platforms

Package Contents

  • 1x Dell BOSS-S1 RAID Controller Card
  • SSDs Not Included

Manufacturer: Dell Technologies
Model: BOSS-S1 Boot Optimized Storage Solution
Part Number: 0WX5KW / WX5KW
Interface: PCIe Gen2 x8 (x2 Electrical)
Drive Support: 2x M.2 SATA 2280 SSDs
RAID Support: RAID 1 / AHCI Mode
Compatibility: Selected Dell PowerEdge MX and Rack Server Platforms