HPE NS204i-p x2 Lanes NVMe PCIe3 x8 OS Boot Device

The HPE P12965-B21 is a specialized OS boot device designed to simplify and speed up the process of setting up virtualized environments. It features two 480 GB NVMe M.2 SSDs built directly into the card, allowing your operating system to mirror data across both drives using hardware RAID 1. This means you get built-in redundancy without the need for additional software or complex configuration.

Installation is straightforward since the device connects via PCIe 3.0 x8 with x2 lanes but does not require a traditional PCIe slot. There are no cables or backplanes involved, which reduces clutter and potential points of failure. The system recognizes the device as a single NVMe drive rather than a RAID controller, making it compatible with native OS NVMe drivers and keeping the setup simple and reliable.

This boot device is ideal for IT professionals managing VMware, Linux, or Windows environments who need a fast, dependable way to ensure their operating system is protected and performs well. Its design minimizes installation complexity while maximizing data integrity and speed, making it a practical choice for servers and virtualized systems where uptime and performance are critical.

• Two 480 GB NVMe M.2 SSDs included
• Hardware RAID 1 for OS mirroring
• PCIe 3.0 x8 interface with x2 lanes
• No PCIe slot required for installation
• Native OS NVMe driver support
• Shows as a single NVMe drive to the system
• No cables or backplanes needed
• Works with VMware, Linux, and Windows environments