HPE P12965-B21 NS204i-p NVMe PCIe OS Boot Device
12,748.64 AED12,810.00 AED (-0%)
Key Features :
• Dual 480GB NVMe SSDs with RAID1 mirroring
• PCIe Gen3 x8 boot device for servers
• Plug-and-play OS boot solution
• Faster boot vs legacy SATA solutions
• Designed for HPE Gen10 and Gen10 Plus servers
HPE P12965-B21 NS204i-p NVMe PCIe OS Boot Device – In Dubai
Overview :
The HPE P12965-B21 is an NS204i-p NVMe OS boot device designed for enterprise servers requiring a dedicated, reliable, and high-speed boot solution. It is typically deployed by data center administrators and infrastructure engineers who need to isolate operating system storage from primary data drives, improving system reliability and simplifying storage architecture.
This device is a PCIe Gen3 x8 plug-in card that integrates two M.2 NVMe SSDs, each with 480GB capacity, pre-configured to support RAID 1 mirroring at the hardware level. This ensures redundancy for the operating system, reducing the risk of downtime due to drive failure while maintaining consistent boot performance.
The NVMe-based architecture delivers significantly higher read performance compared to legacy SATA boot solutions, making it suitable for modern server workloads where fast boot times and rapid OS responsiveness are required. The card operates as a self-contained solution, requiring no additional configuration utilities or user setup during deployment.
This boot device is designed for HPE ProLiant Gen10 and Gen10 Plus servers, fitting into PCIe slots or mezzanine configurations depending on the server platform. It is commonly used in rack servers, virtualization hosts, and hyper-converged infrastructure where separating OS and data storage is a standard best practice.
In real-world deployment, the NS204i-p is used for hypervisors (VMware, Hyper-V), OS boot partitions, and system recovery environments. It is not intended for general-purpose storage or high-capacity data workloads, as its design is optimized specifically for OS boot redundancy and reliability rather than bulk storage.
Typical Deployment Scenarios :
• Dedicated OS boot device in HPE ProLiant servers
• Hypervisor boot storage for virtualization hosts
• RAID1 mirrored OS environments for redundancy
• Data center servers separating OS and data disks
• Enterprise environments requiring fast boot performance
Technical Specifications :
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | P12965-B21 |
| Product Type | NVMe OS Boot Device (PCIe Card) |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Controller Type | NS204i-p Boot Controller |
| Storage Included | 2× 480GB M.2 NVMe SSD |
| Total Capacity | 960GB (mirrored RAID1 usable ~480GB) |
| RAID Support | Hardware RAID 1 |
| Form Factor | PCIe HHHL (Half-height, half-length) |
| Drive Type | NVMe M.2 (2280/22110 class) |
| Boot Support | OS boot optimized |
| Installation | Plug-in PCIe card (no external cabling) |
| Compatibility | HPE ProLiant Gen10 / Gen10 Plus |
| Management | Integrated with HPE server management |
| Weight | ~1 lb |
Compatibility / Ecosystem :
• Compatible with HPE ProLiant Gen10 and Gen10 Plus servers
• Works with VMware, Windows Server, and Linux OS boot environments
• Integrates with HPE Smart Array and server management tools
• Supports PCIe slot or mezzanine/riser configurations
Additional information
| Weight | 0.44 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 31.75 × 24.1 × 5.59 cm |
| Brand | HPE |
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