Dell Server Accessories — BOSS Boot, Trays, Cables, Risers & Fans

BOSS-N1 is a boot-optimized module holding one or two M.2 NVMe SSDs in hardware RAID1, isolating the operating system from data drives so a boot failure does not affect data and data bays stay free.

It uses enterprise 80mm M.2 NVMe read-intensive (1DWPD) SSDs in 480GB or 960GB; we supply the Dell-qualified modules rather than consumer M.2 drives that may not be supported.

On supported rack servers BOSS-N1 is hot-pluggable; with RAID1, removing and inserting a new M.2 drive automatically starts a rebuild, so the server keeps running.

For a supported PowerEdge, genuine carriers seat correctly and report to the backplane, avoiding the recognition, LED or warranty issues that aftermarket trays can introduce.

That depends on the connection: DAC/AOC for Ethernet between server and switch, and internal SAS/PCIe cable kits for controllers/backplanes. We match cables to your exact chassis and parts.

Riser configurations are chassis and slot specific. Send your service tag and the card you want to add; we identify the supported riser and slot rather than a generic bracket.

High-performance fans are typically required for certain CPUs, multi-drive or GPU configurations; using the wrong profile can cause thermal faults or excessive noise. We match the fan to the build.

Hot-plug fan modules are designed for replacement without powering down on supported chassis, provided the replacement is the matching Dell fan and airflow is managed promptly.

No. BOSS-N1 is a fixed-function boot controller with no non-volatile cache or battery, using write-through and a single RAID1 mirror tailored to OS boot rather than general storage.

Yes. With a server order we configure BOSS RAID1, install your OS or hypervisor on the mirrored module and verify boot before the complete system ships.

BOSS dedicates redundant M.2 drives and a controller to the OS, freeing front data bays and providing automatic RAID1 rebuild; booting from a data SSD consumes a bay and shares the data backplane.

Yes. Rail kits, security bezels and cable-management arms for rack deployment are available on request matched to your chassis.

New genuine Dell accessories carry the manufacturer warranty. We confirm the term for each part and coordinate support if a defect occurs.

Small parts are anti-static packed and can be consolidated with a server/storage order in one shipment, or shipped individually with tracking for standalone repairs.

Often, yes. Heatsinks are matched to a CPU TDP band and to whether the chassis has GPUs; a faster CPU may require a high-performance heatsink to avoid throttling. Send your service tag and target CPU and we supply the correct Dell heatsink kit.

The free iDRAC offers basic management; an Enterprise or Datacenter perpetual license unlocks dedicated-NIC remote KVM, virtual media, video replay and advanced telemetry so a server can be managed even when the OS is down. We supply genuine Dell digital licenses.

Yes. We supply genuine QSFP56-DD passive DAC and active optical cables at 200G/400G, breakout assemblies and NVIDIA NVLink bridges for paired H100/A100 GPUs, matched to the switch and server platform.