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Dell HN8H6 BOSS-N1 960GB TLC NVMe M.2 2280 Gen4 RI SED SSD

MPN: HN8H6·By: Dell

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Product overview

The Dell HN8H6 is a 960GB TLC NVMe M.2 2280 Gen4 read-intensive SED solid state drive designed for the BOSS-N1 Boot Optimized Storage Solution in PowerEdge servers. BOSS-N1 incorporates enterprise-class M.2 NVMe SSDs with 960GB capacity and 1 DWPD endurance for boot drive separation from data storage. It supports fixed function hardware RAID 1 mirroring or single drive RAID 0, enabling redundancy without halting operations. Key features include support for one or two 80mm M.2 drives, full hot-plug on monolithic platforms, surprise removal handling with automatic rebuild in RAID 1, and rear or front-facing module accessibility. Management uses iDRAC, OMSA, and BOSS-N1 CLI. Compatible with Windows Server 2019/2022, RHEL 8.6, SLES 15 SP4, Ubuntu 20.04.4, ESXi 7.0 U3/8.0. This solution maximizes drive slots for data while providing reliable OS boot performance.

  • 960GB TLC NVMe M.2 2280 Gen4 RI SED SSD
  • BOSS-N1 boot optimization with 1 DWPD endurance
  • Hardware RAID 1 mirroring, hot-plug support
  • Front/rear-facing modules, surprise removal rebuild
  • iDRAC/OMSA/CLI management tools
  • Supports Windows, Linux, VMware OSes
  • Expedited and overnight shipping options are available at checkout, priced by destination and service.
  • Purchase orders accepted from qualified institutions.
  • Refunds within 14 days and replacements within 30 days of delivery with an RMA (25% restocking fee on customer-initiated returns), and every part carries our Standard 30-Day Warranty - see our return policy or contact US IT Hardware.

Featuring

Manufacturer part #HN8H6
BrandDell
ConditionRefurbished
ModelBOSS-N1
SeriesBOSS-N1
Capacity960GB
ControllerMicron MTFDKBA96TDZ
Drive Bays2
TechnologyNVMe
Drive ClassRead Intensive
Form FactorM.2 2280
Product LineBOSS-N1
Product TypeSolid State Drive
Self-Encrypting DriveSED

Performance

MTBF2000000 hours
Endurance1 DWPD
NAND TypeTLC
Media TypeTLC

Networking Ports & Interfaces

LED IndicatorsYes
PCIe GenerationGen4
RAID ControllerFixed function hardware 2-drive RAID 1 or RAID 0
Interface ProtocolNVMe
Management InterfaceiDRAC, OpenManage

Best for

  • Boot Optimization

    Separates OS boot drives from data drives using 960GB NVMe M.2 SSDs in BOSS-N1, freeing drive slots for data storage.

  • RAID Mirroring

    Supports hardware RAID 1 with automatic rebuild on hot-plug replacement, ensuring redundancy without server downtime.

  • Enterprise Servers

    Designed for PowerEdge systems with front or rear-facing hot-plug M.2 drives and 1 DWPD read-intensive endurance.

  • High Availability

    Includes surprise removal support and RAS features for reliable operation in monolithic server platforms.

Frequently asked questions

What is the capacity and form factor of the Dell HN8H6?

The Dell HN8H6 provides 960GB TLC storage in an M.2 2280 form factor. It is an NVMe Gen4 read-intensive SED SSD designed for BOSS-N1, supporting one or two 80mm drives for boot optimization in PowerEdge servers.

What RAID configurations does BOSS-N1 with HN8H6 support?

BOSS-N1 supports fixed hardware RAID 1 mirroring or single drive RAID 0. It allows physical connections for two M.2 NVMe drives, with automatic rebuild on hot-add in RAID 1. RAID level migration between 0 and 1 is not supported.

Does this SSD support hot-plug replacement?

Yes, BOSS-N1 offers full hot-plug support on monolithic platforms, including surprise removal handling. In RAID 1, adding a new SSD triggers automatic rebuild without halting server operations, with front or rear-facing accessibility.

What operating systems are compatible with BOSS-N1?

BOSS-N1 supports Windows Server 2019 and 2022, RHEL 8.6, SLES 15 SP4, Ubuntu 20.04.4, ESXi 7.0 U3, and ESXi 8.0. Management is via iDRAC, OMSA, and BOSS-N1 CLI.

What is the endurance rating of this drive?

The M.2 devices in BOSS-N1 are read-intensive with 1 DWPD endurance at 960GB capacity. This suits boot drive workloads separating OS from data storage in enterprise servers.

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