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HPE P80440-B21 | ProLiant DL580 Gen12 Rear NS204i-u NVMe Boot Device Enablement Kit

HPE P80440-B21 | ProLiant DL580 Gen12 Rear NS204i-u NVMe Boot Device Enablement Kit

P80440-B21

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Description

The HPE ProLiant DL580 Gen12 Rear NS204i-u Boot Device Enablement Kit provides the specialised hardware required to install an HPE NS204i-u NVMe boot device in the rear of the DL580 Gen12 server chassis. Designed for data centre environments where front bay real estate is at a premium, this kit segregates the OS boot device from data storage — preserving all front drive bays exclusively for workload data. Hardware RAID 1 mirroring is automatically configured for a resilient, plug-and-play OS boot experience with no additional RAID controller or PCIe slot required.

The NS204i-u presents as a single directly connected NVMe drive to management interfaces, ensuring compatibility with HPE iLO 7 and HPE Compute Ops Management. Rear-mounted installation simplifies serviceability in rack-dense deployments, and the hot-plug capable design minimises downtime. Supported operating environments include VMware, Linux, and Windows Server. The sibling front-mounted variant (P79031-B21) is also available for configurations requiring front bay boot device placement. Available now at iptrading.com.au — competitive prices and local support.

Features

- Enables rear-mounted HPE NS204i-u NVMe boot device installation in DL580 Gen12
- Preserves all front drive bays for data storage by relocating OS boot to rear
- Hardware RAID 1 auto-created on first boot — plug-and-play OS mirroring, no manual configuration
- NS204i-u presents as a single directly connected NVMe drive to management interfaces — simplified visibility
- Hot-plug capable design eliminates PCIe slot consumption and reduces downtime
- Rear access improves drive serviceability in rack-dense data centre environments
- Compatible with HPE iLO 7 and HPE Compute Ops Management for unified infrastructure oversight
- Supports VMware, Linux, and Windows Server virtualised OS environments

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.

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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Technical Specifications

FAQs

Technical Specifications

- Compatible Server: HPE ProLiant Compute DL580 Gen12
- Boot Device Interface: NVMe (NS204i-u)
- Installation Position: Rear of server chassis
- RAID Support: Hardware RAID 1 (mirrored OS boot, auto-configured)
- Hot-Plug: Yes — no PCIe slot consumed
- Management Compatibility: HPE iLO 7, HPE Compute Ops Management
- Supported OS: VMware, Linux, Windows Server
- Sibling SKU: P79031-B21 (Front NS204i-u Boot Device Enablement Kit)

FAQs

Q: What is the HPE P80440-B21 and what does it do?
A: The P80440-B21 is the HPE ProLiant DL580 Gen12 Rear NS204i-u Boot Device Enablement Kit. It provides the hardware needed to install an HPE NS204i-u NVMe boot device in the rear of the DL580 Gen12 chassis, enabling a dedicated, rear-mounted OS boot configuration that keeps front drive bays free for data storage.

Q: How does the rear kit (P80440-B21) differ from the front kit (P79031-B21)?
A: Both kits enable NS204i-u NVMe boot device installation in the DL580 Gen12, but they differ in mounting position. P80440-B21 installs the boot device at the rear of the chassis — ideal for rack-dense environments where rear access is preferred — while P79031-B21 mounts it at the front. The choice depends on your rack layout and serviceability preference.

Q: Does this kit require a RAID controller or PCIe slot?
A: No. The NS204i-u provides hardware RAID 1 natively without consuming a PCIe slot or requiring a separate RAID controller. RAID 1 mirroring for OS redundancy is auto-created on first use, making it a true plug-and-play solution.

Q: Which operating systems are supported with this boot device kit?
A: The NS204i-u boot device supports VMware vSphere, major Linux distributions, and Windows Server. It is compatible with HPE iLO 7 and HPE Compute Ops Management for streamlined server lifecycle management.

Q: Is this kit compatible with any other HPE ProLiant server models?
A: The P80440-B21 is specifically designed and validated for the HPE ProLiant Compute DL580 Gen12. It is not interchangeable with other server generations or models. Always verify compatibility with your specific server configuration before ordering.

Q: Can I purchase this kit in Australia through IP Trading?
A: Yes. The HPE P80440-B21 Rear NS204i-u Boot Device Enablement Kit is available at iptrading.com.au. IP Trading is an Australian B2B IT hardware reseller offering competitive pricing and local support for HPE server accessories.

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