Name: P12965-B21 HPE NS204i-p NVMe PCIe 3.0 x8 M.2 PCIe Add-in Card OS Boot Device
Brand: HP
SKU: P12965-B21
Price: 2320.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE NS204i-p x2 Lanes NVMe PCIe3 x8 OS Boot Device is HP’s optimum response to storage issues faced by fast-developing tech world. Its design is in complete alignment with HPE servers. It provides efficient, reliable boot and data storage specifications with PCIe Gen 3 x8 interface and NVMe technology.

General Information
Brand	HP

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Product Description
The HPE NS204i-p x2 Lanes NVMe PCIe3 x8 OS Boot Device is a perfect answer for operating system boot and storage issues in HPE servers. Its prominent features include the NVMe interface and PCIe 3.0 x8 lanes, which optimize data transfer speeds and minimize boot times compared to traditional SATA SSDs. This device is structured to enhance overall system efficiency and reliability, making it an excellent choice for high-demand applications requiring fast data access. Hence, it is the most apt response to fast-paced digital environments. Key Features and Specifications: Storage Technology: NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) enabling rapid data transfers. Primary Use: Operating system boot device for servers. Compatibility: Optimized for HPE Gen9 and Gen10 servers. HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers like DL360, DL380, ML350, and BL460 can support the HPE NS204i-p device if they possess an NVMe-compatible storage controller. To ensure optimum compatibility, it’s important to confirm the specific storage controller and PCIe slot. Performance: Facilitates quick data transfer and low-latency access for faster boot times and application loading. The HPE NS204i-p device uses PCIe Gen 3 x8, not Gen 4, meaning it is limited to 8 GB/s throughput. Therefore, this device is designed to work within the performance limitations of PCIe Gen 3. Capacity: Designed to meet the needs of enterprise environments with high data throughput requirements. Benefits: Best for businesses demanding fast, reliable, and large storage solutions for system-critical applications.

Use Cases
The HPE NS204i-p x2 Lanes NVMe PCIe3 x8 OS Boot Device is primarily deployed in enterprise data centers and server environments where rapid OS boot times and reliable storage performance are critical. It is particularly suited for IT professionals managing HPE Gen9 and Gen10 servers in workloads demanding consistent low-latency and high-throughput storage access. How It's Used: Provisioning operating systems on HPE ProLiant servers in virtualization environments to minimize boot times and improve server availability. Implementing high-speed OS boot drives in rack-mounted servers supporting edge computing workloads with limited physical footprint. Integrating into storage clusters for enterprise IT departments requiring dedicated NVMe boot devices to isolate OS operations from data storage processes. Deploying in SMB networks utilizing HPE Gen9/Gen10 infrastructure to enhance system responsiveness during routine maintenance and updates. Supporting mission-critical applications by providing consistent, low-latency boot performance within HPE server farms used in financial and healthcare sectors. By leveraging NVMe technology and PCIe 3.0 x8 bandwidth, this device helps maintain operational efficiency in demanding server environments. Its role as a dedicated OS boot device ensures scalability and performance stability, enabling IT teams to optimize their infrastructure without compromising system availability.

P12965-B21 HPE NS204i-p NVMe PCIe 3.0 x8 M.2 PCIe Add-in Card OS Boot Device

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