P48183-B21 HPE NS204i-u Gen11 NVMe Hot Plug Boot Optimized Storage Device

The P48183-B21 HPE NS204i-u Gen11 NVMe Hot Plug Boot Optimized Storage Device is a turnkey, enterprise-grade boot solution meticulously engineered to separate the operating system (OS) plane from data storage in modern virtualized data centers, cloud environments, and mission-critical enterprise deployments. As a flagship member of HPE's Boot Device Options lineup, this plug-and-play hardware RAID 1 solution eliminates the need for complex GUI configuration, extra cables, or dedicated PCIe slots (for Gen11 servers), delivering exceptional resilience, blazing-fast NVMe read performance, and seamless integration with HPE ProLiant Gen11 servers.

Built on cutting-edge NVMe technology and a hardware-optimized RAID 1 architecture, the P48183-B21 comes pre-configured with two enterprise-class 480GB M.2 2280 NVMe SSDs (total raw capacity 960GB, usable mirrored capacity 480GB) that auto-create a redundant RAID 1 volume upon installation. The NVMe interface, paired with PCIe Gen3 connectivity, delivers read speeds up to 4x faster than legacy SATA boot devices, drastically reducing OS boot time, application launch latency, and VM provisioning delays.

A core advantage of the NS204i-u Gen11 is its purpose-built design for HPE Gen11 server platforms, offering native integration with HPE iLO (Integrated Lights-Out) management, server BIOS, and firmware ecosystems. It leverages native OS NVMe drivers for Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and VMware ESXi, ensuring out-of-the-box compatibility with minimal IT overhead.

All P48183-B21 units are shipped in original HPE packaging, engineered to protect the hot-plug carrier and M.2 SSDs from physical damage, electrostatic discharge (ESD), and environmental hazards during transit. We partner with global logistics providers including UPS, DHL, and FedEx to ensure reliable, trackable delivery worldwide.

• Domestic (USA) Shipping: 1-4 business days, with expedited 1-2 day options available.
• International Shipping: 4-9 business days, subject to customs clearance and local delivery regulations.
• Bulk Orders (5+ Units): Custom shipping quotes, dedicated account managers, and priority handling for data center rollouts.
• Tracking & Insurance: Every order includes a unique tracking number (emailed post-dispatch) and full transit insurance covering loss, theft, or damage. Defective units can be returned under HPE's warranty terms, with a streamlined replacement process to minimize operational downtime.