HPE NS204i-u Gen11 NVMe Boot Device

Hot plug operating system boot storage for HPE Gen11 servers

Key Takeaways

  • Designed for HPE Gen11 servers, including the ProLiant DL380 Gen11.

  • Uses two hot-pluggable M.2 2280 NVMe SSDs in a custom PCIe module.

  • Provides two 480 GB SSDs with hardware RAID 1 for redundant OS boot storage.

About The HPE P48183-B21

The HPE NS204i-u Gen11 NVMe Hot Plug Boot Optimized Storage Device is a dedicated operating system boot module for HPE Gen11 servers. It combines two 480 GB M.2 NVMe solid state drives in a custom PCIe form factor.

Each drive uses the hot-pluggable M.2 2280 format. The module supports hardware RAID 1, allowing the operating system boot volume to be mirrored across both SSDs. This design provides redundant boot storage without using standard front drive bays.

The universal installation design removes the need for drive cables and provides a direct server installation method. HPE identifies the NS204i-u Gen11 for systems including the HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 server.

Key Features

  • Includes two 480 GB M.2 NVMe SSDs.
  • Uses hot-pluggable M.2 2280 solid state drives.
  • Provides hardware RAID 1 mirroring for the operating system.
  • Built as a custom PCIe form factor module.
  • Supports universal installation without drive cables.
  • Optimized for operating system boot storage in HPE Gen11 servers.

Technical Specifications

Part Number P48183-B21
Product HPE NS204i-u Gen11 NVMe Hot Plug Boot Optimized Storage Device
Device Type Operating system boot storage device
Storage Media Two M.2 NVMe SSDs
Total Included SSD Capacity 960 GB raw capacity
Individual SSD Capacity 480 GB
SSD Form Factor M.2 2280
Module Form Factor Custom PCIe
RAID Hardware RAID 1
Compatible Systems HPE Gen11 servers, including HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11

What is the HPE NS204i-u Gen11?

It is a hot plug boot optimized storage device for HPE Gen11 servers. The module contains two 480 GB M.2 NVMe SSDs for operating system storage.

How much storage does the NS204i-u Gen11 include?

The device includes two 480 GB M.2 NVMe SSDs, providing 960 GB of raw drive capacity before RAID 1 mirroring.

Does the HPE NS204i-u Gen11 support RAID 1?

Yes. Hardware RAID 1 mirrors the operating system boot volume across both included NVMe SSDs.

Which SSD form factor does this boot device use?

It uses two hot-pluggable M.2 2280 NVMe SSDs installed in a custom PCIe form factor module.

Which HPE server is compatible with the NS204i-u Gen11?

The device is designed for HPE Gen11 servers, including the HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11.

Does the NS204i-u Gen11 require drive cables?

No. Its universal installation design provides a cable-free installation method within the compatible HPE server.