FGNRW Specifications
Dell BOSS‑S2 Controller Module Kit (PCIe Adapter with Dual M.2 Support)
Manufacturer: Dell
Manufacturer Model: FGNRW
Product Line: Dell BOSS (Boot Optimized Storage Solution) S2
Product Series: BOSS‑S2 Controller Module
Product Type: Storage Controller Adapter Card (M.2 Boot Controller)
Product Name: Dell BOSS‑S2 PCIe Dual M.2 Controller Module
KEY FEATURES:
Device Type: Boot Optimized Storage Solution controller card for server boot/OS storage
Interface (Bus): PCIe x8 adapter interface
Supported Drives: 2 × M.2 SATA SSDs (typically 2280/22110 sizes)
RAID Support: RAID‑1 (mirror) and non‑RAID (independent) configurations for M.2 SSDs
Form Factor: Low‑profile PCIe adapter card with module kit and cables
Included Components: Controller card, signal/power cables (varies by kit)
Compatibility: Designed for Dell PowerEdge rack servers such as R650, R750/R7525 (typical) supporting BOSS‑S2 solution
PERFORMANCE:
M.2 Interface Support: SATA/6 Gb/s for each M.2 slot
Optimized for fast boot performance and OS responsiveness using SATA SSDs
Dedicated controller offloads boot storage from main system storage subsystem
ENVIRONMENTAL & RELIABILITY:
Designed for enterprise server use with continuous operation
Supports redundancy via RAID‑1 to protect boot volume availability
Typical Operating Temperature and Humidity: Standard server thermal/humidity operating ranges
COMPATIBILITY:
Compatible with Dell PowerEdge server models that support the BOSS‑S2 solution (e.g., R650, R750, R7525)
Supported OS Ecosystems: Windows Server, VMware ESXi, Linux distributions (depends on drivers/firmware)
PHYSICAL:
Form Factor: Low‑profile PCIe plug‑in adapter
Typical Dimensions: Standard low‑profile PCIe card size
Weight: ~1 kg (approximate — varies with kit contents