HPE P48183-B21 - HPE NS204i-u Gen11 Hot Plug Boot Optimized Device
Brand: HPE | Category: Enterprise SSDs
SKU: HPE-P48183-B21 | Part #: P48183-B21 | MPN: P48183-B21
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About the HPE P48183-B21 - HPE NS204i-u Gen11 Hot Plug Boot Optimized Device
Optimized for read-intensive boot and OS-level sequential workloads, the HPE P48183-B21 represents a purpose-built storage tier engineered to accelerate system initialization and primary disk I/O patterns across enterprise infrastructure. This HPE NS204i-u Gen11 Hot Plug Boot Optimized Device combines dual M.2 NVMe SSDs within a single carrier module, delivering redundancy and fault tolerance through RAID 1 mirroring via the embedded NS204i-u controller. The dual M.2 NVMe configuration connects to host systems through PCIe NVMe architecture, ensuring low-latency access for operating system reads and boot sequences on HPE ProLiant Gen11 servers. Hot plug capability enables field replacement without downtime, while the HPE Smart Carrier design eliminates tools from the installation process, reducing operational overhead in high-density environments.
Storage architects, infrastructure teams, and IT procurement specialists responsible for ProLiant Gen11 deployments select this device to eliminate boot bottlenecks in mission-critical environments. Whether supporting Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, or VMware ESXi instances, organizations benefit from agentless management through HPE iLO and centralized control via HPE Smart Storage Administrator. The factory-original, genuine HPE component designation ensures compatibility certification and vendor support continuity. Teams prioritizing boot resilience and read-sequential performance recognize that dedicated boot-optimized storage—separate from capacity or mixed-workload tiers—reduces contention and improves predictable startup times across large server fleets.
The P48183-B21 addresses the growing demand for differentiated storage tiers in modern data centers. Omnixon Global carries this HPE enterprise SSD solution as part of our ProLiant Gen11 compatible portfolio, serving Dubai and the broader Middle East region with genuine HPE components and technical expertise. To request a quote, specification sheet, or volume pricing for the HPE NS204i-u Gen11 Hot Plug Boot Optimized Device, please submit an RFQ through Omnixon Global.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
| Category | Enterprise SSDs |
| SKU | HPE-P48183-B21 |
| Part Number | P48183-B21 |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Manufacturer Part Number | P48183-B21 |
| Product Name | HPE NS204i-u Gen11 Hot Plug Boot Optimized Device |
| Form Factor | Dual M.2 NVMe module (NS204i-u carrier) |
| Host Interface | PCIe NVMe (via embedded NS204i-u Gen11 controller) |
| Drive Configuration | 2 x M.2 NVMe SSDs |
| RAID Support | RAID 1 (mirrored) via NS204i-u embedded controller |
| Hot Plug Support | Yes |
| Primary Workload Optimization | Boot / OS read-intensive sequential workloads |
| Compatible Server Generation | HPE ProLiant Gen11 |
| Management Integration | HPE iLO Agentless Management, HPE Smart Storage Administrator |
| Operating System Support | Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, VMware ESXi (HPE SPP supported) |
| Product Type | Boot Optimized Storage Device |
| HPE Smart Carrier | Yes — tool-less hot-plug carrier design |
| Genuine HPE | Yes — factory original HPE component |
Frequently Asked Questions about HPE P48183-B21 - HPE NS204i-u Gen11 Hot Plug Boot Optimized Device
What does the HPE P48183-B21 - HPE NS204i-u Gen11 Hot Plug Boot Optimized Device do?
the HPE P48183-B21 - HPE NS204i-u Gen11 Hot Plug Boot Optimized Device suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. The SATA 6G interface is supported by major server platforms.
What are the headline specs of the HPE P48183-B21 - HPE NS204i-u Gen11 Hot Plug Boot Optimized Device?
Key specifications for the HPE P48183-B21 - HPE NS204i-u Gen11 Hot Plug Boot Optimized Device: form factor SFF (2.5in); interface SATA 6G; 3 to 5 years (HPE manufacturer) support; new condition. Manufacturer part number P48183-B21. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the HPE P48183-B21 - HPE NS204i-u Gen11 Hot Plug Boot Optimized Device compatible with my infrastructure?
The HPE P48183-B21 - HPE NS204i-u Gen11 Hot Plug Boot Optimized Device uses a SATA 6G 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.