HPE Alletra 6000
The HPE Alletra 6000 is an all-NVMe enterprise storage array derived from HPE's Nimble Storage DNA and CASL/NimbleOS architecture. Designed to eliminate storage performance bottlenecks for business-critical applications, it guarantees 99.9999% availability, full inline deduplication and compression, and integration with HPE InfoSight AI operations. It delivers fast response times and deep cloud management for VMware, Hyper-V, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server databases.
Also written as: Alletra 6010, Alletra 6030, Alletra 6050, Alletra 6070, Alletra 6090
Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
|---|---|
| Family | Alletra |
| Form factor | 4U rack |
| Released | May 2021 |
| Cpu sockets | 2 |
| Cpu platform | Dual Active/Standby Controllers running Nimble OS architecture on AMD EPYC processors |
| Memory slots | 16 |
| Memory type | DDR4 ECC Registered RDIMM with NVDIMM cache protection |
| Memory max (GB) | 512 |
| Drive bays | Up to 24 NVMe SSDs in a 4U dual-controller array enclosure; optional NVMe expansion shelves |
| Pcie slots | Up to 6 host interface card slots per controller pair |
| Network onboard | Dual 10GbE management/data ports plus optional 10GbE/25GbE iSCSI or 16Gb/32Gb Fibre Channel host cards |
| Raw capacity | Scales from 23TB up to over 4PB effective capacity with inline deduplication and compression |
| Power supply | Dual redundant 1600W hot-plug Platinum power supplies |
Generations
- Previous generation: HPE Nimble Af Series
- Next generation: HPE Alletra Storage MP
Reference prices (last 14 days, updated 2026-10-27)
New: USD 38,500 (1 sighting, Oct 2026)
Refurbished: USD 24,000 (1 sighting, Oct 2026)
All sightings
| Seller | Condition | Price | Note | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cdw.com | new | USD 38,500 | Alletra 6010 dual controller base array | 2026-10-27 |
| serversupply.com | refurbished | USD 24,000 | Alletra 6010 with 11TB raw NVMe flash pack | 2026-10-27 |
Prices seen on public listings on the dates shown, before tax and shipping. Not an offer.
Equivalent models from other brands
- Pure Storage Flasharray X50
- NetApp Aff A400
- Dell Powerstore 1200T
Buying a used Alletra 6000: what to check
Inspect whether the controller configuration includes Fibre Channel or iSCSI host interface cards. Check NVDIMM battery backup modules on both controllers to prevent write cache errors, verify that installed NVMe drives carry HPE Alletra firmware signatures, and confirm transferability of HPE InfoSight GreenLake registration.
FAQ
What architecture is the Alletra 6000 built on?
The Alletra 6000 is the direct technological evolution of the HPE Nimble Storage All Flash (AF) series, running an active-standby controller model optimized for extreme compression, deduplication, and low latency.
What is the difference between Alletra 6000 and Alletra 9000?
The Alletra 6000 uses Nimble architecture (active-standby, optimized for price/performance and efficiency), while the Alletra 9000 uses Primera/3PAR architecture (multi-node all-active, designed for extreme 100% availability SLAs).
Does the Alletra 6000 support SAS or SATA drives?
No. The Alletra 6000 is an end-to-end all-NVMe storage array.
Buying or selling Alletra 6000?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- HPE Alletra 6000 QuickSpecs, checked 2026-10-27