Device Type | Storage Controller |
Form Factor | Internal Boot Device |
Storage Capacity | 960 GB |
Designed For | HPE ProLiant Gen11 Servers |
Interface Type | SATA |
Disk Type | Solid State Drive (SSD) |
SSD Form Factor | M.2 |
Supported Operating Modes | Boot Device Only |
Power Requirements | Supplied via host connection |
Use Case | Secure isolated OS boot for enterprise servers |
HPE NS204i-u Gen11 960GB Spl Boot Dev


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- Optimized for HPE Gen11 servers to ensure seamless hardware compatibility and system integration.
- TAA compliance makes it suitable for government and regulated industry procurement.
- 960GB boot SSD capacity provides fast startup and eliminates dependency on shared storage.
Product Overview
The HPE NS204i-u Gen11 960GB Special Boot Device is a purpose-built storage controller designed for fast and secure server boot operations. With 960GB of internal capacity, it delivers reliable startup performance and data integrity. TAA-compliance and manufacture in Mexico support government procurement needs, making it ideal for secure IT environments. Designed specifically for HPE Gen11 servers, it enables isolated system booting that ensures stability across enterprise use cases.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Form Factor Details | M.2 2280 |
Device Dimensions (WxDxH) | 22 x 80 mm (M.2 2280 format) |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 85°C |
Operating Humidity Range | 5% – 95% non-condensing |
Shock Tolerance (Operating) | 1,500 G @ 0.5 ms |
Vibration Tolerance (Operating) | 2.17 GRMS (5–700 Hz) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Cloud Management Platform | Managed via HPE iLO (Integrated Lights-Out) |
Subscription Required | No |
Integrated Monitoring | Yes, via HPE Smart Storage Administrator |
Lifecycle Management | HPE OneView integration supported |
Interfaces
Interface | SATA 6.0 Gb/s |
Connector Type | M.2 SATA |
Drive Interface Standard | SATA III |
Drive Interface Ports | 1 x SATA |
Max Data Transfer Rate | Up to 6 Gb/s |
Compliance & Origin
TAA Compliance | Yes |
Country of Origin | Mexico |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Certifications | CE, UL, FCC, VCCI, BSMI |
Advanced Security Features
Boot Integrity | Secure, isolated server boot functionality |
Firmware Validation | Digitally signed firmware |
Drive Erase Mechanism | Sanitize Instant Secure Erase (SIE) support |
Security Standards | TPM and Secure UEFI Boot supported via host |