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HPE P81160-B21 | NS204i-u v2 NVMe Hot-Plug Boot Device, 2x960GB, RAID 1, Non-SED

HPE P81160-B21 | NS204i-u v2 NVMe Hot-Plug Boot Device, 2x960GB, RAID 1, Non-SED

P81160-B21

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Description

The HPE NS204i-u v2 is a 960GB NVMe Hot-Plug Boot Optimized Storage Device designed to provide a dedicated, high-performance OS boot solution for HPE ProLiant DL365, DL385 Gen11, and Gen12 servers. Featuring two 960GB NVMe M.2 SSDs pre-configured in hardware RAID 1, this plug-and-play card installs into a dedicated universal hot-plug slot — no PCIe slot, cables, or backplane required, and no GUI setup needed. It delivers up to 4x faster read performance than legacy SATA boot solutions, keeping all drive bays free for data storage.

The NS204i-u v2 presents as a single directly connected NVMe drive to management interfaces and utilises native in-box OS NVMe drivers for Windows, Linux, and VMware — meeting VMware and Microsoft Storage Spaces Direct certification requirements. It fully segregates OS storage from the data plane, making it ideal for virtualised environments and hyper-converged infrastructure deployments. This Non-SED variant is the standard model; an SED version is available separately (P81162-B21). Available now at iptrading.com.au — competitive prices and local support.

Features

- Hot-plug universal slot installation — does not consume any PCIe slot or drive bay
- No cables, backplanes, or additional RAID controllers required
- Hardware RAID 1 auto-configured at power-on — zero user setup
- Up to 4x faster read performance than legacy SATA boot solutions
- Plug-and-play with native in-box NVMe drivers for Windows, Linux, and VMware
- Presents as a single directly connected NVMe drive to management interfaces
- Frees all drive bays for data storage — no boot device footprint on storage capacity
- Supports OS segregation from the data plane for virtualised and HCI environments
- Meets VMware and Microsoft Storage Spaces Direct certification requirements

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

- 2 x 960GB NVMe M.2 SSDs included
- Total Raw Capacity: 1920GB (2 x 960GB mirrored via RAID 1)
- Interface: NVMe PCIe
- Form Factor: Universal Hot-Plug dedicated slot card (no PCIe slot required)
- RAID: Hardware RAID 1 — pre-configured, auto-creates RAID 1 volume at boot
- Encryption: Non-SED (standard model)
- Compatible Platforms: HPE ProLiant DL365, DL385 Gen11, Gen12
- Dimensions: 8.75 x 9.94 x 2.56 in
- Weight: 0.36 kg
- Warranty: 3/0/0 (HPE SSD and add-in card)

FAQs

Q: What servers is the HPE NS204i-u v2 (P81160-B21) compatible with?
A: The NS204i-u v2 is compatible with HPE ProLiant DL365, DL385 Gen11, and DL385 Gen12 servers. It installs into a dedicated universal hot-plug slot on these platforms — no PCIe slot is consumed.

Q: Does the NS204i-u v2 require any RAID configuration or setup?
A: No. The device comes pre-configured and automatically creates a RAID 1 mirrored volume at power-on. There is no GUI or manual setup required — it is fully plug-and-play.

Q: What is the difference between P81160-B21 and P81162-B21?
A: P81160-B21 is the Non-SED (standard) variant, while P81162-B21 is the Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) version. Both are 960GB NS204i-u v2 devices; the SED variant adds hardware-level drive encryption for environments with data-at-rest security requirements.

Q: Will installing this device use up any of my server's drive bays?
A: No. The NS204i-u v2 occupies a dedicated universal hot-plug boot slot on the server, leaving all standard drive bays available for data storage drives.

Q: Is the NS204i-u v2 compatible with VMware and Microsoft Storage Spaces Direct?
A: Yes. The device meets VMware certification requirements and is certified for Microsoft Storage Spaces Direct, making it suitable for virtualised and hyper-converged infrastructure deployments.

Q: Can I purchase the HPE NS204i-u v2 (P81160-B21) in Australia?
A: Yes. IP Trading stocks the HPE NS204i-u v2 and ships to businesses Australia-wide. Visit iptrading.com.au for current pricing and availability, or contact our team for volume quotes and configuration advice.

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