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This PowerEdge R7625 configuration optimally utilizes all 32 storage slots for E3.S NVMe drives. The first 16 E3.S drives on the left are directly connected to CPU2, while the remaining 16 E3.S drives on the right are directly connected to CPU1. This setup fully supports E3.S and PCIe Gen5, connected at x2 lanes per drive, ensuring the highest possible NVMe performance for seamless operations.