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HPE Nimble Storage: Models, Specifications, and Technical Details

While HPE Nimble Storage isn't as popular as HPE MSA or 3PAR, many businesses still rely on it for their storage needs. With AI-driven predictive analytics and high availability, it is widely used by businesses that need efficient, scalable, and easy-to-manage storage solutions.


HPE Nimble Storage & Storage Parts: Save up to 80%

Understanding the key specifications, performance differences, and scalability options of Nimble Storage is essential for making an informed decision.


HPE Nimble Storage AF-Series and HF-Series enterprise storage arrays – AI-driven, high-performance, and highly available storage solutions featuring predictive analytics with HPE InfoSight, all-flash and hybrid flash configurations, seamless scalability, multi-protocol support (iSCSI, Fibre Channel, NVMe), and efficient data reduction technologies for cost-effective, resilient, and intelligent storage management. server-parts.eu

 

HPE Nimble Storage Models & Comparison


HPE Nimble Storage is divided into two primary categories:


All-Flash Arrays (AF-Series) – Built for ultra-low latency and high-speed workloads with SSD storage.

Adaptive Flash Arrays (HF-Series) – A hybrid solution that combines SSDs and HDDs for a balance of performance and cost.

Each series offers different models tailored to varying performance and scalability needs.


 

HPE Nimble Storage All-Flash (AF-Series)


The AF-Series is designed for organizations that need lightning-fast performance, leveraging 100% SSD storage to deliver ultra-low latency and high throughput.


AF-Series Models & Technical Specs

Model

Effective Capacity*

Raw Capacity

Max Scalability

Memory

AF20Q

128 TB

46 TB

2 expansion shelves

128 GB

AF20

168 TB

46 TB

2 expansion shelves

128 GB

AF40

682 TB

184 TB

4 expansion shelves

256 GB

AF60

2,037 TB

553 TB

6 expansion shelves

512 GB

AF80

4,075 TB

1,106 TB

6 expansion shelves

1 TB

📌 Effective capacity varies based on compression, deduplication, and workload characteristics.


Key Benefits of AF-Series

✔️ Fast performance – Ideal for databases, VMs, and analytics.

✔️ Scalable design – Seamless expansion with extra storage shelves.

✔️ AI-driven optimization – HPE InfoSight prevents bottlenecks before they happen.

✔️ Multi-protocol support – Compatible with iSCSI, Fibre Channel, and NVMe.


 

HPE Nimble Storage Adaptive Flash (HF-Series)


The HF-Series (formerly CS-Series) is a hybrid storage solution designed for organizations that need a mix of performance and affordability.


HF-Series Models & Technical Specs

Model

Effective Capacity*

Raw Capacity

Max Scalability

Memory

SSD Cache

HF20

168 TB

46 TB

2 expansion shelves

128 GB

1.6 TB

HF40

682 TB

184 TB

4 expansion shelves

256 GB

3.2 TB

HF60

2,037 TB

553 TB

6 expansion shelves

512 GB

6.4 TB

HF80

4,075 TB

1,106 TB

6 expansion shelves

1 TB

12.8 TB

📌 Effective capacity varies based on compression, deduplication, and workload characteristics.


Why Choose the HF-Series?

✔️ Best of both worlds – Performance of SSDs + cost efficiency of HDDs.

✔️ AI-powered automation – HPE InfoSight reduces downtime.

✔️ Enterprise reliability – 99.9999% guaranteed uptime.

✔️ Flexible storage scaling – Expand up to 6 additional shelves.


 

AF-Series vs. HF-Series: Key Differences

Feature

AF-Series (All-Flash)

HF-Series (Hybrid Flash)

Storage Type

100% SSDs (NVMe & SATA)

Mix of SSDs and HDDs

Performance

Ultra-fast, low latency

Balanced speed and affordability

Best Use Case

High-performance apps like DBs, VMs, AI workloads

General-purpose workloads, backups, file storage

Expansion

Up to 6 expansion shelves

Up to 6 expansion shelves

AI-driven Insights

✅ Yes

✅ Yes

Cost

Higher (premium performance)

Lower (cost-effective


 

HPE Nimble Storage & Storage Parts: Save up to 80%


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