Description
Dell 03JT49 BOSS-S1 storage adapter with 2x 240GB M.2 SSDs. Optimized boot solution for PowerEdge servers. Reliable, fast, and enterprise ready.
| specifications | Details |
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| Brand | Dell EMC |
| Part Number (P/N) | 03JT49 |
| Alternate Codes | CN-03JT49-1VC00-98Q-1719-A00 |
| Model | BOSS-S1 (Boot Optimized Storage Solution) |
| Slots | Slot 0 & Slot 1 (dual M.2 SSD bays) |
| Form Factor | PCIe Storage Adapter |
| Manufacturing Year | 2018 |
| Country of Origin | Made in China |
| Certification | Enterprise-grade (with Dell compliance markings) |
Product Features
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Genuine Dell BOSS-S1 Storage Adapter (P/N: 03JT49).
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Includes 2x 240GB M.2 SSDs for optimized OS boot.
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Designed for Dell PowerEdge servers to separate boot drives from data drives.
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Provides high-speed, reliable boot storage with redundancy support.
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Slot0 & Slot1 configuration for dual M.2 SSDs.
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Enterprise-grade Dell EMC certified hardware for data centers.
General Product Information
The Dell 03JT49 BOSS-S1 Boot Optimized Storage Solution is a purpose-built adapter designed to house dual M.2 SSDs for operating system boot storage in Dell PowerEdge servers. This dedicated solution ensures that your OS runs on high-speed, reliable flash storage while freeing up valuable front-facing drive bays for data storage.
Bundled with 2x 240GB M.2 SSDs, the Dell BOSS-S1 provides redundancy (RAID 1) or performance optimization (RAID 0), depending on your IT infrastructure needs. With a compact PCIe form factor and Slot0/Slot1 dual configuration, this adapter integrates seamlessly into enterprise servers.
Engineered with Dell’s enterprise-class reliability and long lifecycle support, the BOSS-S1 is ideal for mission-critical workloads, virtualization environments, and IT deployments where uptime and stability are paramount.
Technical Specifications Table
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dell EMC |
| Model | BOSS-S1 |
| Part Number (P/N) | 03JT49 |
| Alternate Codes | CN-03JT49-1VC00-98Q-1719-A00 |
| Drive Bays | 2x M.2 SSD slots (Slot0 & Slot1) |
| Included Storage | 2x 240GB M.2 SATA SSDs |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 (performance) / RAID 1 (redundancy) |
| Interface | PCIe Adapter |
| Certification | Dell Enterprise / OEM Certified |
| Manufacturing Year | 2018 |
| Country of Origin | Made in China |
Compatible Products
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Dell PowerEdge Servers (13th & 14th Gen: R440, R540, R640, R740, R740XD, T440, T640, etc.)
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Compatible with Dell EMC storage backplanes and RAID controllers.
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Operating Systems Supported:
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Windows Server editions
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VMware ESXi
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Linux (RedHat, CentOS, Ubuntu, SUSE)
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Ideal Use Cases
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Data Centers – Dedicated boot drives to free front storage bays.
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Enterprise Servers – Stable, redundant OS storage solution.
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Virtualization – Optimized hypervisor boot drive.
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Workstations – High-speed OS boot with RAID redundancy.
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Business IT – Reliable server OS deployment for uptime-critical environments.
Comparison Angle
Compared to using traditional server drives for OS installation, the Dell BOSS-S1 with dual M.2 SSDs offers:
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Faster OS boot and responsiveness.
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Redundancy with RAID 1 for reliability.
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Frees up front drive bays for data and storage expansion.
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Optimized integration with Dell PowerEdge servers.
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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Dell Hot-Swap SAS/SATA Drives for data storage.
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Dell RAID Controllers (PERC Series) for advanced storage management.
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Dell ECC Server Memory (RDIMM/LRDIMM).
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Dell PowerEdge Heatsinks and Cooling Kits.
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Dell Redundant Power Supplies for uptime.