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HPE

HPE P12965B21 NS204I-P NVME expansion card

SKU CH-N0BG-GEV97 MPN P12965B21

Adds NVME boot capability to HPE servers via a PCIe 3.0 expansion card

  • TypeNo
  • Adds NVMe boot storage via PCIe 3.0 interface
  • HPE P12965B21 model ensures server compatibility
  • OS boot device support simplifies deployment
  • New condition guarantees full manufacturer reliability
  • Listed February 2022 for current platform support

HPE NS204I-P NVMe expansion card

The HPE NS204I-P is a PCIe 3.0 add-on card designed to provide NVMe boot capability for compatible servers. It allows administrators to install an operating system on fast NVMe storage separate from primary data arrays. This card targets IT professionals managing HPE server infrastructure who need dedicated boot devices.

Suited for servers needing dedicated OS boot

This card suits environments that require a separate, reliable boot drive for the operating system. It is not for builders who need additional data storage capacity or high-throughput application volumes. Buyers looking to expand general-purpose NVMe storage for databases or virtual machines should look at alternative controller solutions.

PCIe 3.0 NVMe boot interface

The decisive specification is the PCIe 3.0 interface configured specifically for NVMe OS boot device functionality. This determines compatibility with the server slot and the intended boot-only role. Verify that the target platform supports this specific boot device mode before purchase.

Highlights

  • Adds NVMe boot storage via PCIe 3.0 interface
  • HPE P12965B21 model ensures server compatibility
  • OS boot device support simplifies deployment
  • New condition guarantees full manufacturer reliability
  • Listed February 2022 for current platform support

Specifications

BrandHP
TypeNo
Shipping weight1.81 kg
Package size325 × 270 × 70 mm

Questions about this item

Which HPE NS204I-P NVME card fits my ProLiant server for OS boot?

The P12965B21 is the specific part number for the NS204I-P NVME PCIe3 OS boot device; verify your server's compatibility list to confirm it supports this exact model.

How does the PCIe3 interface affect boot drive performance on this card?

PCIe3 limits the NVMe drives to Gen3 speeds, so sequential read throughput will cap at the PCIe 3.0 x4 lane maximum rather than newer Gen4 or Gen5 rates.

What does the NS204I-P designation tell me about the card's boot capability?

The NS204I-P name identifies this as an HPE NVMe PCIe3 OS boot device designed to host boot drives for supported ProLiant servers.

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