HPE P53017-001

NS204i-u Gen11 NVMe Hot-Plug Boot-Optimized Storage Devices

OS boot solution, it’s tailored for environments where uptime, speed, and resilience are paramount. Featuring dual 480 GB NVMe M.2 SSDs configured in RAID 1, this card provides reliable, mirrored system boot with no user configuration required—just plug it in and your OS is protected. Ideal for virtualization platforms like VMware, Linux, and Windows, the NS204i-u alleviates the need for PCIe slot usage, cables, or backplanes, freeing up drive bays for data storage. It’s perfect for server administrators who need seamless high-speed boot in dense compute setups or consolidated storage environments, ensuring efficient resource use and simplified infrastructure.The HPE NS204i-u Gen11 is a cutting-edge NVMe-based hot-plug boot device designed for enterprise servers. Serving as a dedicated

Features

In IT environments focused on virtualization and high availability, the NS204i-u Gen11 adds a layer of operational resilience by isolating the OS boot drive from data storage systems. Deployed under the drive cage rather than in a PCIe slot, this hot-plug add-in card reduces clutter and maximizes server bay utilization. It auto-configures as a RAID 1 mirrored NVMe volume, NVMe delivers markedly faster boot speeds compared to legacy SATA, optimizing provisioning and OS responsiveness. The hot-plug design simplifies maintenance—no need to power down servers for boot drive replacements or upgrades. Compatibility spans HPE ProLiant DL, ML, and Apollo servers, ensuring versatile deployment across generations. Thermal and power efficiency are achieved by avoiding bulky PCIe use and enabling better airflow within server chassis. Overall, this solution strikes a balance between resilience, speed, and operational simplicity to support demanding datacenter workloads.

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, presenting itself to server firmware and OS as a single NVMe device—eliminating driver complexities and minimizing setup time. Certified for use with VMware, Microsoft Storage Spaces Direct, and Azure Stack HCI, it ensures high availability across diverse deployment scenarios. Engineers benefit from integrated hardware RAID and enterprise-class SSDs with power-loss protection and error correction, enhancing durability and confidence during critical boot operations. Plug-and-play simplicity and integration with HPE iLO (including Redfish alerts and GUI visibility) further streamline monitoring and maintenance in modern datacenter environments.