SKU: WW56V

Dell BOSS-N1 Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem Module | WW56V

This item is included in the following kit.

Module Specs

  • Type: Boot Optimized Storage Solution (BOSS-N1) Monolithic Module
  • Part Number: WW56V
  • Supported Servers: Dell PowerEdge 16th Gen (e.g., R760, R760xa, R7625)
  • Drive Support: 2 x 80mm M.2 NVMe SSDs (Enterprise Class, 480GB or 960GB)
  • RAID Levels: Hardware RAID 1 (mirroring) or single drive RAID 0
  • Interface: PCIe Gen3 x4 host interface
  • Hot-Plug Support: Yes (Monolithic version)
  • Management: iDRAC, OpenManage Server Administrator, CLI
  • Use Case: Dedicated OS boot device for hypervisors and virtualized environments

Additional Information:

  • Supports secure firmware updates and SMART monitoring
  • Auto-rebuild functionality for RAID 1 configurations
  • Designed to free up front drive bays for data storage

The Dell BOSS-N1 Monolithic Module (WW56V) is engineered to provide a reliable and efficient boot solution for Dell PowerEdge 16th Generation servers. By utilizing two M.2 NVMe SSDs in a RAID 1 configuration, it ensures redundancy and high availability for operating system deployments, making it ideal for virtualized and hyper-converged environments.

With full hot-plug support, the BOSS-N1 allows for easy maintenance and upgrades without server downtime. Management is streamlined through integration with iDRAC, OpenManage Server Administrator, and command-line interfaces, providing administrators with versatile tools for monitoring and configuration. This solution effectively separates OS drives from data storage, optimizing server performance and reliability.

Compatible With:
  • Dell R760
  • Dell R760xa
  • Dell R7625

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