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403-BBPT - Dell BOSS PCI 2x M.2 Slots Controller Card
- PCI Express x2 interface for high-speed data transfer.
- Supports M.2 NVMe SSDs for enhanced boot performance.
- Designed for Dell PowerEdge server environments.
- Provides a dedicated solution for boot drive optimization.
- Enables faster system boot times and application responsiveness.
- Hot-pluggable M.2 SSD support for maintenance without downtime.
- Integrated into the server's management infrastructure.
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Key specifications
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- M.2 Controller Card
- Interface
- PCI Express x2
- Form Factor
- Add-in Card
- Drive Support
- M.2 NVMe SSDs
- Compatibility
- Dell PowerEdge Servers
Product details
The Dell 403-BBPT is a BOSS ( a "Boot Optimized Storage Solution") controller card designed to provide fast and reliable boot drive capabilities for Dell PowerEdge servers. It utilizes a PCI Express x2 interface and supports M.2 NVMe SSDs, offering significant performance improvements for operating system and application loading.
Technical Information
| Product Type | M.2 Controller Card |
| Interface | PCI Express x2 |
| Form Factor | Add-in Card |
Additional Specifications
| Drive Support | M.2 NVMe SSDs |
| Compatibility | Dell PowerEdge Servers |
Description
The Dell 403-BBPT BOSS controller card is a specialized hardware component engineered to enhance the boot performance and reliability of Dell PowerEdge servers. By leveraging the high-speed PCI Express x2 interface, this card allows for the direct connection of M.2 NVMe Solid State Drives (SSDs), which are significantly faster than traditional SATA SSDs or HDDs. This configuration is ideal for hosting the operating system and critical applications, leading to dramatically reduced boot times and improved overall system responsiveness. The BOSS solution is designed to be integrated directly into the server chassis, often occupying a dedicated slot or bay. This placement ensures that the boot drives are physically close to the CPU and memory, minimizing latency. The card typically supports RAID configurations for the M.2 drives, providing redundancy and fault tolerance for the boot environment. This is crucial for enterprise environments where system uptime and data integrity are paramount. Furthermore, the 403-BBPT is part of Dell's broader strategy to offer optimized storage solutions for various server workloads. Its M.2 NVMe support signifies a move towards modern, high-performance storage interfaces, enabling servers to achieve their full potential. The card's integration with Dell's OpenManage software suite allows for easy monitoring, management, and configuration, ensuring seamless operation within a managed IT infrastructure.
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