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HPE Nimble Storage Nimble Storage AF20

End of saleStorage4U rack all-flash array
HPE Nimble Storage Nimble Storage AF204U rack all-flash array

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. Optimized for mid-market business-critical workloads, remote disaster recovery sites, and test/development teams, the AF20 provides consistent sub-millisecond response times, true inline deduplication and compression, and proven 99.9999% availability.

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Specifications

BrandHPE
FamilyNimble Storage
Form factor4U rack all-flash array
ReleasedMay 2018
End of saleOct 2022
End of supportOct 2027
Form factor4U rack-mount chassis
Controller modelDual active-standby all-flash controllers
Raw capacity6TB to 46TB raw all-flash
Effective capacityUp to 168TB effective with data reduction
Storage mediaHot-swappable enterprise SATA SSDs
Connectivity16Gb/32Gb FC, 10GbE/25GbE iSCSI
AvailabilityGuaranteed 99.9999% data availability

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FAQ

Can an AF20 be upgraded to an AF40 or AF60?

Yes, the Nimble architecture supports non-disruptive in-place controller swaps to higher-tier AF models as application throughput demands grow.

What data protection features are standard?

Triple+ Parity RAID, zero-copy snapshots, asynchronous replication, and application-synchronized volume groups.

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