Description
Dell 5T20H BOSS Dual M.2 SATA PCIe Storage Adapter
The Dell 5T20H BOSS is a Boot Optimized Storage Solution controller designed to provide dedicated M.2 SATA storage for compatible Dell PowerEdge servers. Featuring support for two M.2 SATA solid-state drives, this PCIe adapter allows the server operating system and boot volume to be separated from the primary data storage array.
The BOSS architecture is particularly useful in enterprise server environments where the primary SAS or SATA drive bays are reserved for application and data storage. This high-profile PCIe card provides a compact internal boot storage solution without consuming front-accessible drive bays.
Manufacturer: Dell
Dell Part Number: 5T20H
Product Family: BOSS
Device Type: Boot Optimized Storage Controller
Drive Support: 2 × M.2 SATA SSD
Host Interface: PCI Express
Bracket: High Profile
Key Features
- Genuine Dell BOSS storage controller
- Dell part number 5T20H
- BOSS Boot Optimized Storage Solution architecture
- Supports up to 2 × M.2 SATA SSDs
- PCI Express host interface
- High-profile expansion bracket
- Designed for dedicated server boot storage
- Helps preserve front drive bays for primary data storage
- Compact internal solid-state storage solution
- Designed for compatible Dell PowerEdge servers
- Suitable for operating system and hypervisor installations
- Ideal for server repair, upgrades, and refurbishment
Typical BOSS Applications
- Windows Server boot storage
- VMware ESXi boot storage
- Linux operating system storage
- Dedicated server operating system volume
- Hypervisor installation
- Redundant M.2 boot storage when supported and configured
Included
- 1 × Dell 5T20H BOSS Dual M.2 SATA PCIe Storage Adapter
- 1 × High-Profile Bracket
Important Notes
- M.2 solid-state drives are not included unless specifically stated or pictured.
- This controller is designed for M.2 SATA SSDs. M.2 NVMe drives should not be assumed compatible.
- Photos are for reference only.
- Drive mounting hardware and additional accessories are not included unless specifically stated or pictured.
- BOSS functionality and RAID support depend on the host system, firmware, controller revision, and installed drives.
- This card is intended primarily for boot storage and should not be treated as a general-purpose high-performance RAID controller.
- Please verify Dell part number 5T20H, server compatibility, and supported M.2 drive specifications before purchasing.
Dell Part Number: 5T20H
