Dell BOSS N1 Card – RAID 1 Boot Storage for Mission Critical Servers
The Dell BOSS N1 card provides enterprise grade boot redundancy for Dell PowerEdge servers across Egypt. Featuring two 480GB M.2 SSDs pre configured in RAID 1 mirroring, it ensures uninterrupted OS operation even during drive failure. Furthermore, the Dell BOSS N1 card eliminates unreliable USB boot dependencies, making it essential for Egyptian data centers requiring maximum uptime.
Key Features of the Dell BOSS N1 Card
RAID 1 Mirroring: Two 480GB M.2 SSDs with automatic data duplication for fault tolerance
Boot Optimized: Dedicated OS storage frees primary drive bays for application data
Hot Swappable: Replace failed drives without server shutdown when enabled
Compact Design: Full height PCIe card with direct M.2 integration—no cables required
Low Power: Minimal thermal footprint for dense server deployments
Enterprise NAND: Wear leveling and error correction for extended lifespan
Management Ready: Full integration with iDRAC9 and Dell OpenManage for remote monitoring
Technical Specifications
Dell BOSS N1 Card Storage Performance
Controller: Dell BOSS N1 PCIe add in card
Drives Included: 2 x 480GB M.2 SATA SSDs (2280 form factor)
RAID Level: Hardware RAID 1 (mirroring) pre configured
Interface: PCIe 2.0 x2 host connection
Sequential Read: Up to 560 MB/s per drive
Endurance: 175 TBW total (87.5 TBW per drive)
Compatibility & Management
Server Support: PowerEdge R660, R760, R760xs, R650, R750, T560 series
OS Support: Windows Server, RHEL, Ubuntu, VMware ESXi, Hyper V
Management: iDRAC9 virtual console, OpenManage Server Administrator
Hot Swap: Supported on compatible server models with BIOS enablement
Why Choose the Dell BOSS N1 Card?
This Dell BOSS N1 card eliminates boot failures in Egyptian banking infrastructure. As a result, Cairo financial institutions maintain 99.999% uptime for core transaction servers—critical when traditional USB boot devices fail during summer heat waves.
Additionally, freeing primary drive bays maximizes storage density. Giza hospital servers dedicate all 12 x 3.5 inch bays to PACS imaging archives while booting reliably from the BOSS N1 card, optimizing hardware investment without compromising resilience.
Ideal Applications Across Egypt
Banking Core Systems: OS redundancy for transaction servers
Government Services: Uninterrupted boot for ministry applications handling citizen records nationwide
University Research: Reliable OS storage for Cairo University HPC clusters running scientific workloads
Healthcare Imaging: Boot stability for PACS servers in private hospital networks across Greater Cairo
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Can I use the Dell BOSS N1 card with non Dell servers? A: No. Requires Dell specific firmware and BIOS integration designed exclusively for PowerEdge and Precision platforms.
Q: Does it support NVMe M.2 drives? A: BOSS N1 supports SATA M.2 only. For NVMe boot, consider Dell BOSS S1 or S2 variants.
Q: How do I monitor drive health remotely? A: View status via iDRAC9 Storage > Controllers or OpenManage Server Administrator dashboard.
Q: Can I expand beyond 480GB capacity? A: Yes. Supports up to 960GB (2 x 480GB) or 1.92TB (2 x 960GB) M.2 SATA SSDs depending on firmware version.
Q: Where can I get warranty support in Egypt? A: Dell authorized service centers in Cairo provide 3 year ProSupport with next business day replacement nationwide.
Protect your server infrastructure with confidence. The Dell BOSS N1 card combines Egyptian data center resilience, RAID 1 redundancy, and Dell enterprise management engineered for organizations where boot failure is not an option.
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