Dell EMC Boot Optimized Server Storage- S1 User's Guide
Summary
Optimize your server environment with the Dell EMC Boot Optimized Server Storage-S1. This comprehensive guide is essential for system administrators and IT professionals managing high-availability servers. It provides step-by-step instructions covering installation, detailed firmware updates via multiple methods (including OS DUP, CLI, and iDRAC), management features like TRIM support, auto-rebuild functions, and advanced troubleshooting tips. Use this manual to ensure expert deployment and maintenance of your optimal storage solution.
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Dell EMC Boot Optimized Server Storage-S1 User's Guide
September 2020 Rev. A08
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Dell EMC Boot Optimized Server Storage-S1 User's Guide September 2020 Rev. A08
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Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of d...
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Contents Chapter 1: Overview...................................................................................................................... Supported operating systems.............................
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Creating a virtual disk.......................................................................................................................................................22 Deleting virtual disks....
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Overview BOSS-S1 is a simple RAID solution card designed specifically for booting a server's operating system. The card supports up to two 6 Gbps M.2 SATA drives. The BOSS-S1 adapter card has a x8 con...
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Update the BOSS-S1 controller Update the BOSS-S1 firmware Firmware update using an operating system-specific DUP Firmware update using UEFI Shell Firmware update using BOSS-S1 CLI Firmware update usin...
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BOSS-S1 card specifications The following table lists the BOSS-S1 card feature specifications: Table 1. BOSS-S1 card feature specifications Feature BOSS-S1 card RAID levels RAID 1 Stripe size Supports...
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BOSS-S1 CLI Utility also supports ESXi. For more information about CLI commands, see BOSS-S1 CLI commands on page 24. NOTE: To use the mvsetup Windows utility, the BOSS-S1 management driver must first...
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5. Verify the installed firmware version in HII or using BOSS-S1 CLI. Firmware update using Linux DUP Perform the following steps to update using Linux: NOTE: Ensure that you have Root/Sudo privileges...
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Table 3. Supported Sub Device ID (continued) Sub Device ID Firmware Binary Link 1FDF (Modular) Image A1.bin 4. Run mvsetup.exe. 5. To flash the firmware, run the command flash –a update –f Image A1_xx...
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2. Open Virtual Console and boot into Lifecycle Controller by pressing F10 at boot time. 3. Select Get the Latest firmware on the dashboard window. 4. Select Local Drive (CD/DVD/USB). Enter the name o...
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Features The BOSS-S1 card supports the following features: Topics: Foreign import SMART info Auto-rebuild Non-RAID disk support TRIM Quick initialization Erase physical disk Foreign import A virtual d...
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Non-RAID disk support By default, all disks are in an unconfigured state. NOTE: For the BOSS-S1 card, unconfigured drives are automatically non-RAID drives. To convert RAID drives to non-RAID drives, ...
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Deploying the BOSS-S1 card This section provides a set of high-level installation and removal instructions for the BOSS-S1 card. Topics: Removing the BOSS-S1 card Installing the BOSS-S1 card Removing ...
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Figure 4. Removing the BOSS-S1 modular card a. BOSS-S1 modular card b. card connector on the system board Removing the M.2 SSD module from the BOSS-S1 card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a ...
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Figure 5. Removing the M.2 SSD module from the BOSS-S1 adapter card a. module connector (2) b. screw (2) c. M.2 SSD module (2) Figure 6. Removing the M.2 SSD module from the BOSS-S1 modular card a. mo...
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Tighten the screw to secure the M.2 SSD module to the card. Figure 7. Installing M.2 SSD module on the BOSS-S1 card a. module connector (2) b. screw (2) c. M.2 SSD module (2) Figure 8. Installing the ...
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NOTE: It is recommended that you always use a static mat and static strap while working on components in the interior of the system. 2. Open the system. 3. Hold the card by its edges and align the car...
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Driver installation The BOSS-S1 card uses the native AHCI driver of the supported operating systems. Windows driver installation — The Driver Update Package (DUP) updates the unified console driver on...
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UEFI or HII RAID configuration utility The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) RAID configuration utility is a storage management application integrated into the system BIOS <F2>. It is...
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Entering the BOSS-S1 configuration utility 1. Enter the UEFI configuration utility. See Entering the UEFI RAID configuration utility The Device Settings screen displays a list of NIC ports and the BOS...
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8. Click Finish, and then click Yes to save the settings. Creating a virtual disk 1. Enter the BOSS-S1 Configuration Utility. See Entering the BOSS-S1 Configuration Utility. 2. Click Create RAID Confi...
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Clear controller configuration The clear config operation is used to clear RAID metadata from the adapter. NOTE: The clear config operation does not delete any data on the virtual disk. 1. Click Contr...
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BOSS-S1 CLI commands This section provides information about the methods to use the BOSS-S1 command line interface (CLI) for performing a variety of controller and enclosure specific operations. The B...
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Supported BOSS-S1 CLI commands The following table lists the supported BOSS-S1 command line interface (CLI) commands. For more information about the commands, type > help. NOTE: The BOSS-S1 CLI uti...
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Troubleshooting To get help with your Dell BOSS-S1 card, you can contact your Dell Technical Service representative or see https:// www.dell.com/support. Topics: Importing BOSS ESXi CLI offline bundle...
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Corrective Remove the driver packages before attempting an upgrade using the command esxcli software Action: vib remove -n <vib name>. NOTE: The ESXi must be gracefully rebooted to complete the ...
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Probable Cause: Using the BOSS-S1 CLI, when you run the CLI commands using non-administrative user privileges, the error No Adapter found is displayed. Corrective Use root/sudo administrator privilege...
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Corrective It is recommended that you check the BOSS-S1 CLI for status. Action: NOTE: BOSS-S1 Command Line Interface (CLI) and Dell EMC Open Manage Storage Services only report events for the tasks th...
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Virtual disk not visible to operating system Issue: In RAID mode a virtual disk is not appearing for use by an operating system. Probable Cause: Virtual disks will not be presented to the system if th...
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CLI reports unsupported features Issue: Several commands, options, or other features listed by the CLI state that they are unsupported when run. Probable Cause: CLI shows the same information on all M...
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Getting help You can get help with your Dell product by contacting Dell, or send feedback on product documentation. Topics: Contacting Dell EMC Documentation feedback Contacting Dell EMC Dell EMC prov...
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| Brand | Server |
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| Pages | 32 |
| File Size | 904.16 KB |
| Published | June 02, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is required when reinstalling ESXi OS after a RAID configuration change?
Delete the existing RAID 1, run erase physical disk on both drives, re-create the RAID 1 with quick Action: initialization ON.
How can I update the BOSS-S1 firmware using iDRAC?
Use the Firmware update using iDRAC section for specific instructions.
What steps should I take if my system running ESXi OS stops responding?
Ensure that the latest version of ESXi OS is installed to correct the issue.