Dell 0F9XF BOSS Controller M.2 SATA Riser Card

Overview
The Dell BOSS Controller M.2 SATA Riser Card (model 0F9XF) is a high performance expansion solution designed to add multiple SATA storage devices to a compact system chassis. By converting a single M.2 slot into a full length riser card with four SATA III ports, this controller enables rapid scaling of storage capacity while maintaining a low profile form factor. Ideal for workstations, small servers and high density compute platforms, the BOSS controller delivers reliable data throughput and easy installation without the need for additional cables or adapters.

Key Features

• Converts one M.2 slot into four SATA III (6 Gb/s) connectors
• Supports both 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch SATA drives
• Plug and play design with no driver installation required for most operating systems
• Low profile bracket fits standard 1U and 2U rack mounts
• Optimized signal integrity for consistent high speed data transfer
• Compatible with Dell PowerEdge, Precision and OptiPlex platforms that include an M.2 slot

Technical Specifications

• Interface: PCIe 3.0 x1 (M.2 B+M key)
• Number of SATA ports: 4
• SATA speed: up to 6 Gb/s per port
• Form factor: Low profile riser card, 2.5 inch bracket
• Power consumption: typical 5 watts
• Operating temperature: 0 to 55 degrees Celsius
• Dimensions: 30 mm x 120 mm x 5 mm (card only)
• Supported SATA device types: HDD, SSD, hybrid drives

Applications

• Enterprise workstations that require high capacity local storage
• Small and medium business servers needing fast and reliable data access
• Data analytics rigs that benefit from multiple parallel SSDs
• Virtualization hosts that demand high I/O throughput per VM
• Edge computing devices where space is limited but storage expansion is critical
• Backup and archival systems that use large capacity SATA HDDs