HPE Nimble Storage Nimble Storage AF20 vs Lenovo ThinkSystem DM3200F
Side-by-side specifications from the vendors' own documents. The HPE Nimble Storage AF20 is an entry-level 4U all-flash array combining enterprise-class flash performance with simplified management and predictive cloud telemetry. The ThinkSystem DM3200F is Lenovo's entry-level unified all-flash NVMe storage array, powered by Lenovo ONTAP and built on NetApp modern all-flash architecture.
| HPE Nimble Storage Nimble Storage AF20 | Lenovo ThinkSystem DM3200F | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HPE | Lenovo |
| Status | end-of-sale | current |
| Released | May 2018 | May 2024 |
| Form factor | 4U rack all-flash array | 2U rack |
| Form factor | 4U rack-mount chassis | — |
| Controller model | Dual active-standby all-flash controllers | — |
| Raw capacity | 6TB to 46TB raw all-flash | Up to 734 TB raw NVMe flash in 2U base chassis |
| Effective capacity | Up to 168TB effective with data reduction | — |
| Storage media | Hot-swappable enterprise SATA SSDs | — |
| Connectivity | 16Gb/32Gb FC, 10GbE/25GbE iSCSI | — |
| Availability | Guaranteed 99.9999% data availability | — |
| Drive bays | — | 24x 2.5-inch SFF hot-swap bays supporting NVMe SSDs |
| Power supply | — | Dual redundant 1200W AC hot-swap power supplies |
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