Dell BOSS N1 Boot Optimized Storage Solution Controller Card

Dell BOSS-N1 RAID Controller Card

The 403-BCSC (5397184963524) is a professional-grade storage hardware unit designed to provide a dedicated, high-fidelity boot solution for enterprise server environments. This controller card utilizes the Boot Optimized Storage Solution (BOSS) architecture to offload the operating system from the primary data drives, effectively protecting the system against disk subsystem failures and ensuring maximum administrative uptime. Featuring a double module channel for high-speed connectivity, the hardware supports two M.2 NVMe solid-state drives in a mirrored RAID 1 configuration, creating a redundant and reliable foundation for server startup and critical OS management. This hardware has been rigorously tested and validated on Dell server platforms to ensure seamless mechanical and digital synchronization. By separating the boot volume from data storage, the BOSS-N1 improves overall system performance and simplifies maintenance workflows, making it a vital hardware centerpiece for modern, high-density server infrastructures.

Technical Specifications

- Model: BOSS-N1

- Part Number: 403-BCSC

- EAN: 5397184963524

- Controller Type: Boot Optimized Storage Solution (BOSS)

- Interface: PCIe Gen 3

- Drive Support: Up to 2x M.2 NVMe SSDs

- RAID Levels: RAID 1 (Mirrored), RAID 0 (Single drive)

- Stripe Size: 128 KB

- Hot-Plug Support: Yes (Monolithic version)

- Security: Secure Firmware Update, Cryptographic Erase (Sanitize) support

- Management: Integrated with iDRAC and HII Configuration

- Compatibility: PowerEdge R260, R360, R660, R6615, R6625, R760, R7615, R7625, HS5610

- Performance: Optimized for OS Booting and Logging

- Form Factor: Low Profile Plug-in Card