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The PowerEdge R7625 configuration maximizes its storage capacity by fully utilizing all 16 available slots, accommodating high-performance E3.S NVMe drives. The left 8 E3.S drives are directly connected to CPU1 and the right 8 E3.S drives are directly connected to CPU2, leveraging a direct path for data access. Furthermore, this configuration harnesses the capabilities of E3.S NVMe drives and PCIe Gen5, ensuring the highest attainable NVMe performance for demanding computing tasks.