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Dell PowerEdge R760 Installation and Service Manual

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BOSS-N1 module kit

The BOSS-N1 module supports up to two M.2 NVMe SSDs.

Before you begin the installation or removal process, follow the safety guidelines and before working inside the system instructions.

Table 1. BOSS-N1 module kit componentsThe table describes the components in the BOSS-N1 module kit.
Components in kit R760 (quantity)
BOSS-N1 controller card module 1
BOSS-N1 card carrier 1 or 2*
M.2 NVMe SSD 1 or 2*
M.2 NVMe SSD capacity label 1 or 2†
BOSS-N1 card carrier blank 1
M3 x 0.5 x 4.5 mm screws 1
BOSS-N1 power cable for Riser 1 (220 mm) 1
BOSS-N1 signal cable for Riser 1 (170 mm) 1
BOSS-N1 power cable for x4 rear drive module (260 mm) 1
BOSS-N1 signal cable for x4 rear drive module (240 mm) 1
NOTE:*The quantity depends on the purchase order.
NOTE:†The quantity depends on the BOSS-N1 card carrier

To remove the BOSS blank :

  1. Power off the system and remove the system cover.
  2. Use a screwdriver to push out the blank from the BOSS-N1 module bay.
Figure 1. Removing the BOSS-N1 module blank
his image shows removing the BOSS-N1 module blank
Figure 2. Installing the BOSS-N1 module blank
This image shows Installing the BOSS-N1 module blank

To install the BOSS-N1 module:

  1. To install the BOSS-N1 module , see installing the BOSS-N1 module steps 1 to 5.
  2. To install the M.2 NVMe SSD and BOSS-N1 card carrier, see installing the BOSS-N1 module steps 6 to 10.
    NOTE:Install a BOSS-N1 card carrier blank if you are only using one BOSS-N1 card carrier.
NOTE:Refer to cable routing section, configuration 49 and 50 for more information on connecting the BOSS cables to system board connectors.
NOTE:The installation of the BOSS-N1 module to the Riser 1 and 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module is similar.
NOTE:Installing the BOSS-N1 card carrier does not require the system to be powered off. System shutdown is only required when installing the BOSS-N1 controller card module.

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