Dell F16RV Boss Controller 2 X M.2 Mx7000

Overview
The Dell Boss Controller 2 X M.2 Mx7000 (model F16RV) is a high performance storage management solution designed for demanding enterprise environments. This controller enables dual M.2 NVMe drives to operate in RAID 0, RAID 1, or JBOD configurations, delivering fast data access, redundancy and flexibility for servers, workstations and high-end storage appliances. With its compact form factor and integrated Dell firmware, the Boss Controller 2 X simplifies deployment while providing reliable, low-latency performance for critical workloads.

Key Features

• Supports two M.2 NVMe SSDs with full PCIe 3.0 x4 bandwidth per slot
• Hardware RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD modes for optimal data protection or maximum throughput
• Integrated Dell management tools for easy configuration and monitoring
• Low power consumption design suitable for dense rack installations
• Hot-swap capable for minimal downtime during drive replacement

Technical Specifications

• Model / Part Number: F16RV
• Form factor: 2.5 inch U.2 compatible chassis
• Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface
• Supported drive type: M.2 2280 NVMe SSDs
• Maximum raw capacity: up to 8 TB (2 x 4 TB SSDs)
• Operating temperature: 0 to 55 degrees Celsius
• Power requirement: 12 V DC, typical 8 W per controller

Applications

• High performance database servers that require fast transaction processing
• Virtualization platforms needing low latency storage for VMs
• Content creation workstations handling large video files and real-time editing
• Enterprise backup and archive systems that benefit from RAID redundancy
• Edge computing devices where space and power efficiency are critical