HPE Gen11 NS204i-u Boot Device
Hot-Plug Rear Bracket P48180-112 w/ 2x 480GB M.2 SSDs P59777-001
Representative image. The device shipped is a genuine HPE NS204i-u Gen11 boot device cage bundle.
Product Condition & Key Features
This is a genuine, server-grade HPE NS204i-u Gen11 OS Boot Device Bracket Module (P55260-001 / P48180-112) populated with two (2x) HPE 480GB NVMe/SATA M.2 SSDs (P59777-001). Fully tested, cleared, and ready to slide into the rear hot-plug bay of your ProLiant Gen11 server.
- Hardware RAID 1 Boot Mirroring: Automatically configures the two 480GB drives into a mirrored RAID 1 volume, ensuring OS boot redundancy without CPU overhead.
- Complete Kit Module: Includes the hot-plug drive cage bracket (P48180-112) pre-populated with two 480GB M.2 22110 SSDs (P59777-001).
- Rear Hot-Plug Access: Slides directly into the rear-accessible boot slot on compatible Gen11 servers for quick maintenance without opening the chassis cover.
- Enterprise Boot Integrity: Offers dedicated, isolated OS boot media (ideal for VMware ESXi, Windows Server, or Linux), freeing up standard front drive bays.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) |
| Product Line | NS204i-u Gen11 OS Boot Device |
| Assembly Part Number | P55260-001 |
| Bracket Part Number | P48180-112 / P48180-001 |
| SSDs Included | 2x HPE 480GB M.2 22110 SSDs (P59777-001) |
| Interface Bus | PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe (dedicated tri-mode bus) |
| RAID Controller | Hardware RAID 1 (integrated, OS independent) |
| Storage Capacity | 480 GB (mirrored redundant volume) |
| Form Factor | Hot-Plug Rear Module Cage |
| Server Compatibility | HPE ProLiant DL320, DL360, DL380, DL385, ML350 Gen11 Servers |
| Drive Form Factor | M.2 22110 (22mm x 110mm) |
| Hot-Pluggable | Yes (via server rear chassis slot) |
Important Installation & Compatibility Warnings
Server Chassis Requirement: This OS boot device is built only for HPE ProLiant Gen11 servers equipped with the rear-accessible hot-plug NS204i-u bay. It is NOT compatible with Gen10, Gen10 Plus, Gen9, or older servers, nor can it be installed in standard PCIe slots or third-party servers. Please check your switch/server specifications to verify compatibility before ordering.
Pre-configured RAID 1: The integrated hardware controller automatically mirrors the two drives. Your operating system installer will detect this as a single, unified 480GB boot volume. No BIOS RAID setup is necessary.
30-Day Functionality Guarantee
We guarantee this boot device cage registers in iLO diagnostics, executes hardware mirroring, and boots the host operating system properly for 30 days from delivery.
- Covers cage connection pins, RAID controller detection, and SSD sector integrity.
- Buyer is responsible for return shipping costs.
Secure Packing & Dispatch
The entire module is packaged inside static-safe ESD protection bags and shipped inside a thick, custom-cut heavy box to guarantee complete physical safety during transit.
- Handling Time: 1 Business Day.
- Tracking details provided instantly upon dispatch.