Dell 480GB SATA 6Gb/s M.2 2280 Read Intensive TLC SSD for BOSS Card (7FXC3)

The Dell 480GB SATA 6Gb/s M.2 2280 Enterprise Read Intensive Solid State Drive (Dell Part Numbers: 7FXC3 / 07FXC3 / Option Part: 345-BDSD) is an enterprise-class storage module custom-engineered for deployment in Dell Boot Optimized Storage Solution (BOSS) controller cards. Utilizing high-end Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NAND flash memory over a SATA 6Gb/s interface, this M.2 2280 form-factor SSD delivers fast boot times, low latency, and consistent read performance tailored for server operating system virtualization and enterprise boot volumes.

Engineered specifically for hypervisor hosting and OS boot isolation, this 480GB M.2 drive works seamlessly within Dell BOSS-S1 and BOSS-S2 PCIe controllers to enable hardware RAID 1 mirrored OS protection. By offloading system boot volumes onto dedicated BOSS M.2 drives, server administrators preserve primary drive bays strictly for high-capacity data storage while ensuring rapid system startup and operational reliability in continuous 24/7 data center environments.

Available from DataDive, your trusted Server Parts Distributor in Qatar, this original Dell 480GB M.2 enterprise SSD is available in our Storage collection, ideal for hypervisor OS installation (VMware ESXi, Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux), replacing BOSS drive modules, and upgrading server boot reliability across Dell PowerEdge 14th and 15th Generation rack and tower servers.

Key Features:

• Enterprise 480GB M.2 2280 SATA SSD optimized for continuous boot and read-intensive workload performance

• Designed specifically for full hardware compatibility with Dell BOSS-S1 and BOSS-S2 controller cards

• Supports hardware RAID 1 mirrored configuration on BOSS cards for fault-tolerant OS protection

• Preserves main front drive bays for dedicated application and primary enterprise data storage

• Advanced enterprise power-loss protection and end-to-end data path protection safeguard system boot files

Technical Specifications:

• Brand: Dell

• Dell Part Numbers: 7FXC3, 07FXC3

• Dell Option Part Number: 345-BDSD

• Storage Capacity: 480 GB

• Form Factor: M.2 2280 (22mm x 80mm)

• Interface: SATA 6.0 Gb/s (SATA III)

• NAND Flash Type: Enterprise 3D Triple-Level Cell (TLC)

• Workload Application: Read Intensive (RI) / OS Boot Drive

• Endurance / DWPD: 1 Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD)

• Data Transfer Speeds: Read speeds up to 540 MB/s, Write speeds up to 490 MB/s

• Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): 2,000,000 Hours

• Power Protection: Integrated Power Loss Data Protection (PLP)

• Dimensions: 80.0mm22.0mm3.5mm

• Controller Compatibility: Fully compatible with Dell Boot Optimized Storage Solution controllers:

• Dell BOSS-S1 Adapter / Module

• Dell BOSS-S2 Controller Card

• System / Server Compatibility: Compatible with Dell PowerEdge 14th & 15th Generation Servers, including:

• PowerEdge Rack Servers: R240, R340, R440, R540, R640, R740, R740xd, R840, R940, R650, R750, R6515, R7515

• PowerEdge Tower & Modular Servers: T440, T640, C6420, MX740c