Dell E105106 2-Ports SAS/SATA PCI Express 3.0 X8 Low Profile M2.2280 Boot Optimized Boss Adapter Car...

SKU E105106

Brand Dell

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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Key specifications

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Ports: 2-Port SAS/SATA
Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8
Form Factor: Low Profile
Feature: M.2 2280 Boot Optimized (BOSS)
Compatibility: NVMe SSDs
Brand: Dell

Product details

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

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.

Condition: Refurbished