HPE P12965-B21 - HPE NS204i-p Gen10+ NVMe Boot Device
Brand: HPE | Category: Enterprise SSDs
SKU: HPE-P12965-B21 | Part #: P12965-B21 | MPN: P12965-B21
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About the HPE P12965-B21 - HPE NS204i-p Gen10+ NVMe Boot Device
The HPE NS204i-p Gen10+ NVMe Boot Device is an OCP 3.0 Small Form Factor add-in card that mounts internally via the system board connector, consuming zero front or rear drive bays while delivering mirrored boot reliability. This HPE solution leverages PCIe Gen 3 connectivity and the NVMe protocol to support two M.2 2280 modules in RAID 1 configuration, providing 240 GB of usable mirrored capacity—ideal for storage architects and IT procurement teams standardizing resilient boot infrastructure across enterprise environments.
Designed exclusively for HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus servers across DL, ML, and Apollo platforms with NS204i-p connector support, the P12965-B21 integrates seamlessly with HPE management tools including iLO, HPE Smart Storage Administrator, and HPE Service Pack for ProLiant. Firmware updates deploy via SPP or iLO Repository, ensuring streamlined lifecycle management. The device supports Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and VMware vSphere operating systems per HPE SPP support matrix, making it a versatile boot solution for heterogeneous data center environments. RoHS compliance ensures environmental responsibility across your infrastructure refresh cycles.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: P12965-B21
- Form Factor: OCP 3.0 Small Form Factor add-in card
- Interface: PCIe Gen 3 (internal, via system board connector)
- Protocol: NVMe
- M.2 Modules: 2 × M.2 2280
- RAID Support: RAID 1 (mirrored)
- Usable Boot Capacity: 240 GB (mirrored)
- Server Compatibility: HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus (DL, ML, Apollo with NS204i-p connector)
- Management: HPE iLO, HPE Smart Storage Administrator, HPE Service Pack for ProLiant
- RoHS Compliant: Yes
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
| Category | Enterprise SSDs |
| SKU | HPE-P12965-B21 |
| Part Number | P12965-B21 |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
| Interface | NVMe (PCIe Gen3/4) |
| Manufacturer Part Number | P12965-B21 |
| Product Name | HPE NS204i-p Gen10+ NVMe Boot Device |
| Form Factor | OCP 3.0 Small Form Factor (SFF) add-in card |
| Interface | PCIe Gen 3 (internal, via system board connector) |
| Protocol | NVMe |
| Number of M.2 Modules | 2 |
| M.2 Form Factor | M.2 2280 (2280 mm) |
| RAID Support | RAID 1 (mirrored) via HPE NS204i-p controller |
| Usable Boot Capacity | 240 GB (mirrored, effective capacity from 2 × 240 GB modules) |
| Drive Bay Consumption | 0 (mounts internally; does not occupy front or rear drive bays) |
| Server Compatibility | HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus servers (DL, ML, Apollo platforms with NS204i-p connector) |
| Management Integration | HPE iLO, HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA), HPE Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) |
| OS Support | Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware vSphere (per HPE SPP support matrix) |
| Firmware Update Method | HPE Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) / iLO Repository |
| Product Line | HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus Storage |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Frequently Asked Questions about HPE P12965-B21 - HPE NS204i-p Gen10+ NVMe Boot Device
What does the HPE P12965-B21 - HPE NS204i-p Gen10+ NVMe Boot Device do?
the HPE P12965-B21 - HPE NS204i-p Gen10+ NVMe Boot Device suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. The NVMe (PCIe Gen3/4) interface is supported by major server platforms.
What are the headline specs of the HPE P12965-B21 - HPE NS204i-p Gen10+ NVMe Boot Device?
Key specifications for the HPE P12965-B21 - HPE NS204i-p Gen10+ NVMe Boot Device: form factor SFF (2.5in); interface NVMe (PCIe Gen3/4); 3 to 5 years (HPE manufacturer) support; new condition. Manufacturer part number P12965-B21. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the HPE P12965-B21 - HPE NS204i-p Gen10+ NVMe Boot Device compatible with my infrastructure?
The HPE P12965-B21 - HPE NS204i-p Gen10+ NVMe Boot Device uses a NVMe (PCIe Gen3/4) interface in a SFF (2.5in) form factor. It's compatible with server platforms that expose this interface — typical deployments include Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, Lenovo ThinkSystem, and Supermicro SuperServer chassis. For specific vendor part-number compatibility, our team validates against the manufacturer support matrix.