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