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HPE P74755-B21 | DL380 Gen12 NS204i-u Rear Boot Device Enablement Kit, RAID 1 NVMe

HPE P74755-B21 | DL380 Gen12 NS204i-u Rear Boot Device Enablement Kit, RAID 1 NVMe

P74755-B21

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Description

The HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen12 NS204i-u Rear Boot Device Enablement Kit is a dedicated hardware RAID 1 NVMe OS boot solution designed exclusively for the ProLiant DL380 Gen12 server. It includes two enterprise-class 480 GB NVMe M.2 SSDs configured in a mirrored RAID 1 array, installing cleanly at the rear of the server without consuming any PCIe slots, cables, or backplanes. By segregating the operating system from the primary data storage plane, it simplifies data management and delivers a resilient, turnkey boot environment for VMware, Linux, and Windows workloads.

Presenting to the host as a single directly connected NVMe drive, the NS204i-u leverages native in-box OS NVMe drivers — no additional drivers, formatting, or RAID GUI configuration required. Hot-plug rear installation makes deployment straightforward, and the kit is fully compatible with the DL380 Gen12 platform when running the latest HPE iLO firmware and server BIOS. In stock and ready to ship from iptrading.com.au — order now for fast dispatch.

Features

- Dedicated hardware RAID 1 OS boot device delivers resilient, mirrored NVMe booting for the DL380 Gen12
- Segregates the operating system from the data storage plane, simplifying data management and server lifecycle
- Turnkey plug-and-play deployment — no configuration, formatting, or RAID GUI setup required
- Presents as a single directly connected NVMe drive using native in-box OS drivers
- Hot-plug rear installation with no PCIe slot, cables, or backplanes consumed
- Supports major virtualised and enterprise OS environments: VMware, Linux, and Windows
- Includes two enterprise-class 480 GB NVMe M.2 SSDs for a total of 960 GB raw mirrored storage

Warranty

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) offers a standard limited hardware warranty on its products, with coverage periods varying by product line. For instance, HPE ProLiant servers typically come with a 1 to 3-year limited warranty, while other products may have different durations.
Extended Warranty Options via IP Trading:
IP Trading offers tailored extended warranty solutions and support packages for HPE products, ensuring your IT infrastructure remains protected beyond the standard warranty period. Contact our team to explore options that align with your organisation's needs.

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Technical Specifications

FAQs

Technical Specifications

- Includes: 2 x 480 GB NVMe M.2 SSDs (enterprise-class)
- RAID mode: Hardware RAID 1 (mirrored) — only supported RAID mode
- Interface: NVMe (presents as single directly connected NVMe drive)
- Installation: Hot-plug, universal rear mounting
- PCIe slot required: None
- Cables/backplanes required: None
- Compatible platform: HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen12
- Part Number: P74755-B21
- EAN/UPC: 190017745862

FAQs

Q: What server is the P74755-B21 compatible with?
A: The HPE NS204i-u Rear Boot Device Enablement Kit (P74755-B21) is designed and supported exclusively for the HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen12 server. It is not compatible with earlier Gen10/Gen10 Plus/Gen11 models or other ProLiant server families.

Q: Does this kit require a PCIe slot, cables, or a backplane?
A: No. The NS204i-u installs at the rear of the DL380 Gen12 without consuming any PCIe slots and requires no additional cables or backplanes, keeping your primary storage bay and expansion slots fully available.

Q: What RAID modes are supported?
A: Only Hardware RAID 1 (mirroring) is supported. The kit presents to the host OS as a single directly connected NVMe drive, so no RAID controller, RAID GUI, or manual configuration is needed.

Q: Do I need to install additional drivers or configure the SSDs before use?
A: No additional drivers are required. The NS204i-u uses native in-box OS NVMe drivers supported by VMware, Linux, and Windows. No formatting or RAID setup GUI is needed — it is fully plug-and-play out of the box.

Q: Are there any firmware prerequisites before installing this kit?
A: HPE recommends ensuring the server is running the latest HPE iLO firmware version and that the server BIOS, firmware, and drivers are fully updated before installing the NS204i-u to ensure compatibility and optimal performance.

Q: Can I purchase this kit in Australia from IP Trading?
A: Yes. IP Trading (iptrading.com.au) stocks the HPE P74755-B21 NS204i-u Rear Boot Device Enablement Kit in Australia and offers fast dispatch. Contact us for volume pricing, project quotes, or technical pre-sales assistance.

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