Are your enterprise servers new and genuine?

Yes. We supply new and factory-sealed new-old-stock (NOS) servers from Dell, Lenovo, xFusion and Inspur, sourced through authorized manufacturer channels. New servers are covered by a 3-year warranty.

Can you ship GPU and storage servers to my country?

We export to 60+ countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America, with door-to-door freight, customs documentation and insurance handled by our team.

How fast will I receive a quotation?

Most configuration lists receive a detailed quotation within one business day. For complex deployments, our engineers confirm compatibility and provide options before pricing.

Do you support system integrators and resellers?

Yes — system integrators, IT resellers, project suppliers and tender bidders are our primary customers. We offer multi-brand consolidation, neutral configuration advice and repeat-order account support.

How do I pay, and what terms are available?

We accept international bank transfer (T/T) in USD. Standard orders are confirmed against a proforma invoice, while established repeat accounts and project bidders can discuss agreed payment terms in advance.

What is the lead time for delivery to the Middle East or Southeast Asia?

In-stock configurations are normally built and tested within a few business days, followed by door-to-door air or sea freight depending on the destination. We provide a clear timeline and tracking once the order is confirmed.

How is warranty and after-sales support handled overseas?

New servers carry a 3-year warranty. Our support team coordinates with the manufacturer and arranges replacement parts and remote troubleshooting, so you receive the same level of service in any region we ship to.

Can you build a fully custom configuration to my specification?

Yes. Send your required CPU, memory, drives, accelerators, power and networking preferences — or simply describe the workload and target budget. Our engineers specify, assemble and burn-in test the complete system before shipment.

DEDICATED BOOT STORAGE

Dell BOSS-N1 Boot Controllers & M.2 Boot SSDs

Genuine Dell BOSS and BOSS-N1 boot controllers with matched M.2 SATA and NVMe boot SSDs, separating the operating system drive from data storage for fast, reliable server boot.

BOSS (Boot Optimized Server Storage) puts the operating system on dedicated M.2 drives so data disks can be configured without touching the boot volume. We supply the genuine Dell BOSS-N1 controller and the exact M.2 SSDs for it, confirmed against your server model.

BOSS / BOSS-N1controller generations

M.2 SATA/NVMeboot drive interfaces

240-960GBtypical boot capacities

OS / databoot and storage separation

Boot storage we supply

BOSS-N1 controller cards

Current-generation boot controllers that take M.2 NVMe SSDs, available in the standard and modular form for supported chassis.

Classic BOSS controllers

The earlier BOSS controller card using M.2 SATA SSDs, for older or existing PowerEdge builds.

M.2 NVMe boot SSDs

Read-intensive M.2 NVMe SSDs in 480GB and 960GB validated for BOSS-N1 carriers.

M.2 SATA boot SSDs

240GB and higher M.2 SATA SSDs used with the original BOSS controller.

M.2 PCIe carrier cards

PCIe carrier cards that hold two or four M.2 SSDs for platforms without a dedicated BOSS slot.

SED boot options

Self-encrypting M.2 SSDs where the boot volume needs hardware encryption alongside the BOSS controller.

Common applications

Separating the operating system from data drives on a new server
Adding a redundant dedicated boot volume with BOSS-N1
Replacing a failed BOSS controller or M.2 boot SSD
Adding boot storage using an M.2 PCIe carrier card

BOSS and M.2 boot options at a glance

Controllers	BOSS (classic) and BOSS-N1, including modular BOSS-N1
BOSS-N1 drives	M.2 NVMe SSDs in validated capacities
Classic BOSS drives	M.2 SATA SSDs such as 240GB
Capacities	240GB, 480GB, 960GB and higher M.2 options
Form factors	M.2 2280/22110 sticks and dedicated BOSS carriers
PCIe carriers	Cards holding up to two or four M.2 SSDs
Condition	New genuine Dell controllers and SSDs by model

Dell BOSS boot controller & M.2 SSD part numbers

Dell 403- order codes for BOSS-S1 (M.2 SATA), BOSS-S2 and BOSS-N1 (M.2 NVMe) boot controllers, plus the M.2 boot SSDs and PCIe carriers used with them. BOSS keeps the operating system on mirrored RAID 1 M.2 modules separate from data drives; the controller slot (PCIe, DC-MHS or MX mezzanine) is chassis specific — match your service tag.

BOSS boot controllers (S1 / S2 / N1) 13

BOSS-S1 boot controller, dual M.2 SATA, RAID 1, blade module	403-BBYO
BOSS-S1 boot controller, dual M.2 SATA, RAID 1, full-height adapter	403-BCHD
BOSS-S1 boot controller, dual M.2 SATA, RAID 1, full-height adapter	403-BCHW
BOSS-S2 boot controller, dual M.2 SATA, RAID 1, controller card	403-BCNI
BOSS-N1 boot controller, MX mezzanine, dual M.2 NVMe, RAID 1	403-BCRP
BOSS-N1 boot controller, PCIe card, dual M.2 NVMe, RAID 1	403-BCRY
BOSS-N1 boot controller, dual M.2 NVMe, RAID 1, controller card	403-BCSC
BOSS-N1 boot controller, PCIe card, dual M.2 NVMe, RAID 1	403-BCSG
BOSS-N1 boot controller, dual M.2 NVMe, RAID 1, controller card	403-BCSI
BOSS-N1 boot controller, PCIe card, dual M.2 NVMe, RAID 1	403-BDKR
BOSS-N1 boot controller, PCIe card, dual M.2 NVMe, RAID 1	403-BDMP
BOSS-N1 boot controller, DC-MHS modular, dual M.2 NVMe, RAID 1	403-BDPQ
BOSS-N1 boot controller, DC-MHS modular, dual M.2 NVMe, RAID 1	403-BDQT

M.2 boot SSDs & PCIe carriers 11

M.2 SATA SSD 240GB 6Gbps single stick (BOSS)	400-ASDQ
M.2 NVMe SSD 480GB read-intensive for BOSS-N1	400-BSKJ
M.2 NVMe SSD 960GB read-intensive for BOSS-N1	400-BSKH
M.2 NVMe SSD 960GB 512e single stick	400-BONI
M.2 NVMe SSD 960GB read-write single stick N1	400-BONH
M.2 NVMe SED SSD 960GB single stick N1	400-BPWY
M.2 NVMe SSD 480GB ISE Gen3 PCIe carrier	400-BOPZ
M.2 NVMe SSD 960GB single stick 22×80 carrier	400-BOPY
PCIe carrier card for up to 2x M.2 SSDs (Gen4 FH)	400-BOLE
PCIe carrier card for up to 4x M.2 SSDs (Gen4 FH)	400-BPJP
M.2 NVMe SSD 960GB read-intensive for PCIe riser	345-BKSQ

What to specify when ordering

Server model and service tag
BOSS or BOSS-N1 generation supported by the chassis
Required boot capacity and SATA or NVMe interface
Whether a PCIe M.2 carrier card is needed

Frequently asked questions

What is Dell BOSS-N1?

BOSS-N1 (Boot Optimized Server Storage) is a Dell controller that holds M.2 NVMe SSDs dedicated to the operating system, keeping boot storage separate from the data drives.

Why separate the boot drive from data storage?

A dedicated boot volume lets you reconfigure, replace or encrypt data disks without affecting the operating system, and gives faster, more predictable server boot and updates.

What is the difference between BOSS and BOSS-N1?

The original BOSS uses M.2 SATA SSDs, while BOSS-N1 uses M.2 NVMe SSDs and is offered in standard and modular form factors on newer PowerEdge servers.

Can I use any M.2 SSD in a BOSS-N1 card?

Use the Dell-validated M.2 NVMe SSDs for the specific BOSS-N1 carrier and server; generic M.2 drives may not be recognised or supported. We confirm the exact drive.

What capacity do I need for a boot SSD?

Most operating systems boot comfortably from 240GB to 480GB; 960GB gives headroom for larger hypervisors, logging or local recovery partitions.

Does BOSS-N1 provide boot redundancy?

BOSS cards can be configured with the supported M.2 drives to protect the boot volume according to the controller and platform capabilities; we confirm the supported setup for your server.

Can I add BOSS-N1 to an existing server?

If the chassis supports the relevant BOSS-N1 carrier or slot, yes. Send your model and service tag and we confirm the controller and M.2 SSDs that fit.

What is an M.2 PCIe carrier card?

It is a PCIe card that holds two or four M.2 SSDs, used on platforms that do not have a dedicated BOSS slot but still need separate boot storage.

Are BOSS boot SSDs SATA or NVMe?

Classic BOSS uses M.2 SATA SSDs and BOSS-N1 uses M.2 NVMe SSDs; the two are not interchangeable across controllers.

Are these new genuine Dell parts?

Yes. We supply new genuine Dell BOSS/BOSS-N1 controllers and validated M.2 SSDs, matched to the server rather than generic consumer drives.

Can I order just the M.2 SSD without the controller?

Yes. If you already have a BOSS or BOSS-N1 card you can order a replacement or extra validated M.2 SSD for it.

Do BOSS-N1 SSDs support self-encryption?

Selected M.2 SED options are available for encrypted boot volumes; tell us if you require a self-encrypting boot drive and we confirm the part.

Will the server still boot if one M.2 drive fails?

That depends on the supported boot configuration. We can advise on the redundant setup for your BOSS generation so the operating system remains available after a drive failure.

How are BOSS cards and SSDs shipped?

Controllers and M.2 SSDs are packed in protective anti-static packaging and can be shipped individually or consolidated with a server or storage order.