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Dell E105106 2-Ports SAS/SATA PCI Express 3.0 X8 Low Profile M2.2280 Boot Optimized Boss Adapter Car...
- 2-Port SAS/SATA Controller
- PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface
- Low Profile form factor
- M.2 2280 Boot Optimized (BOSS) Adapter
- Supports NVMe SSDs for booting
- Designed for Dell PowerEdge servers
- Enhances boot performance and reliability
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Product Overview
The Dell E105106 is a 2-port SAS/SATA PCI Express 3.0 x8 Low Profile adapter, optimized for booting from M.2 NVMe SSDs. It's designed for servers requiring boot-optimized storage solutions.
Technical Information
| Ports | 2-Port SAS/SATA |
| Interface | PCI Express 3.0 x8 |
| Form Factor | Low Profile |
| Feature | M.2 2280 Boot Optimized (BOSS) |
Additional Specifications
| Compatibility | NVMe SSDs |
| Brand | Dell |
| Part Number | E105106 |
Product Description
The Dell E105106, also known as the BOSS-S1 (Boot Optimized Storage Solution), is a specialized adapter card designed to provide boot-optimized storage for Dell PowerEdge servers. It features two M.2 slots that support NVMe SSDs, allowing for extremely fast boot times and operating system responsiveness. The card connects via a PCIe 3.0 x8 interface, ensuring high bandwidth for data transfer to and from the M.2 drives. This adapter is particularly valuable for server configurations where the operating system and boot partitions need to be stored on fast, reliable media. By utilizing NVMe SSDs, the E105106 significantly reduces boot times compared to traditional HDDs or SATA SSDs. The 'Boot Optimized' aspect means it's designed to be the primary boot device, often with features like RAID 1 mirroring between the two M.2 drives for redundancy and data protection. The low-profile form factor makes it suitable for installation in dense server chassis where space is limited. The SAS/SATA designation in the title might be slightly misleading as the primary function is to host M.2 NVMe SSDs for booting, but it leverages the server's backplane connectivity. This card is a key component for modern server deployments prioritizing speed, efficiency, and reliability for the operating system and critical boot applications.
