Description
Easy Installation and Management with BOSS Management Software
The 55FCW Dell PCI-E BOSS Controller Card 2xM.2 Slots LP is designed for easy installation and management. Here are some key features that contribute to this:
- Plug-and-play installation: The card is designed to be easily installed into your system and is automatically recognized by your operating system, reducing the need for additional drivers or software.
- On-board management: The card features an on-board management interface that allows you to easily configure, monitor, and manage your storage and disk array.
- Compatibility: The 55FCW Dell PCI-E BOSS Controller Card is compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and VMware, making it easy to integrate into your existing infrastructure.
- Low-profile design: The low-profile design of the card allows it to be installed into compact systems, making it ideal for use in small form factor (SFF) systems and workstations.
- High-speed connectivity: The card features high-speed M.2 slots, providing fast data transfer rates for demanding applications and allowing you to easily add additional storage to your system.
PCI-E Interface for High-Performance Computing
The 55FCW Dell PCI-E BOSS (Battery Backup Storage System) Controller Card 2xM.2 Slots LP uses the PCI-E interface for high-performance computing. PCI-E, or Peripheral Component Interconnect Express, is a high-speed serial bus that connects computer components, such as network adapters and storage controllers, to the motherboard. The PCI-E interface provides high-bandwidth data transfer and low latency for demanding applications, such as high-performance computing and data centers. The 55FCW controller card supports the PCI-E 3.0 interface, which offers a maximum transfer rate of 8 GT/s, providing fast data transfer speeds for high-performance computing applications. The 2x M.2 slots allow for high-speed storage solutions, making the 55FCW controller card an ideal solution for high-performance computing systems that require fast storage and data transfer.
Compatibility with Operating Systems
The 55FCW Dell PCI-E BOSS (Boot Optimized Storage Solution) Controller Card 2xM.2 Slots LP is compatible with the following operating systems:
- Microsoft Windows Server 2019, 2016, 2012 R2, 2008 R2
- VMware vSphere 6.7, 6.5, 6.0, 5.5
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8.x, 7.x, 6.x, 5.x
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 15 SP1, 12 SP4, 11 SP4
- Oracle Linux 7.x, 6.x, 5.x
- CentOS 7.x, 6.x, 5.x
General Information
- Manufacturer: Dell
- MPN: 55FCW
- Type: Controller
- Controller Type: Expansion Module
Technical Specifications of 55FCW
Here are the technical specifications for the 55FCW Dell PCI-E Boss Controller Card 2xM.2 Slots LP:
- Interface: PCI-E
- M.2 Slots: 2
- Form Factor: Low Profile
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C
- Storage Temperature: -40°C to 70°C
- Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% relative humidity (non-condensing)
- Storage Humidity: 5% to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing)
- Dimensions (L x W): 6.60 cm x 6.60 cm
