- Notes, cautions, and warnings
- Dell Boot Optimized Storage Solution-N1
- Hardware components of BOSS-N1 Monolithic controller
- Hardware components of BOSS-N1 Modular Extreme Temperature (ET) controller
- Hardware components of BOSS-N1 Modular controller
- Technical specifications of BOSS-N1 Monolithic, BOSS-N1 Modular ET, and BOSS-N1 Modular controllers
- Supported M.2 drives of BOSS-N1 Monolithic, BOSS-N1 Modular ET, and BOSS-N1 Modular controllers
- Operating systems supported by BOSS-N1 controllers
- Applications supported by BOSS-N1
- Update the BOSS-N1 firmware
- Features of BOSS-N1
- Install and remove a BOSS-N1 controllers
- Driver support for BOSS-N1
- BOSS-N1 Configuration Utility
- Security Key Management on BOSS-N1 controller
- Manage BOSS-N1 using CLI commands
- Troubleshooting
- BOSS-N1 supports only single drive RAID 0
- Unwanted 0.0 MB unallocated space entry on BOSS-N1
- BOSS-N1 HII displays Maximum VD supported as 2
- RAID level (between RAID 0 and RAID 1) migration is not supported on BOSS-N1
- BOSS N1 controller may also be detected in the Legacy BIOS mode
- The Enable Security job fails when initiated from iDRAC
- The LED blinks amber when the drive is in Failed state
- Getting help
- Documentation resources
Dell Boot Optimized Storage Solution-N1 User's Guide
Install the BOSS-N1 Monolithic controller
About this task
CAUTION:Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
NOTE:The steps vary based on the platform where the
BOSS-N1 Monolithic controller is installed.
Steps
- Connect the BOSS power cable and BOSS signal cable to the
BOSS-N1 Monolithic controller module.
Figure 1. Connect the BOSS power cable and BOSS signal cable to the BOSS-N1 Monolithic controller module 
- Align the BOSS-N1 Monolithic controller module at an angle with the controller module slot.
- Insert the BOSS-N1 Monolithic controller module and push the controller module towards the back of the chassis until it is secured.
- Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver secure the BOSS-N1 Monolithic controller module with the M3 x 0.5 x 4.5 mm screw.
- Connect the BOSS power cable and the BOSS signal cable to the connectors on the system board.
Figure 2. Install the BOSS-N1 Monolithic controller module 
- Align the
BOSS-N1 filler with the
BOSS-N1 Monolithic controller module bay and push it into the bay until it clicks into place.
Figure 3. Install the BOSS-N1 Monolithic controller filler 
- Align the M.2 SSD at an angle with the BOSS-N1 Monolithic carrier and insert the M.2 SSD until it is firmly seated in the BOSS-N1 Monolithic carrier.
- Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, secure the M.2 SSD on the
BOSS-N1 Monolithic carrier with the M2 x 0.4 x 4.2 mm screw.
Figure 4. Install the M.2 SSD 
- Slide the BOSS-N1 Monolithic controller into the BOSS-N1 Monolithic module slot.
- Close the
BOSS-N1 Monolithic carrier release latch to lock the carrier in place.
Figure 5. Install the BOSS-N1 Monolithic carrier 
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