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HPE Nimble Storage Nimble Storage AF3000

End of saleStorage4U rack all-flash array
HPE Nimble Storage Nimble Storage AF30004U rack all-flash array

The HPE Nimble Storage AF3000 is a midrange 4U all-flash storage array designed for mainstream enterprise consolidation, intensive virtual desktop infrastructure deployments, and high-transaction relational databases. Built to provide sub-millisecond latencies and enterprise data services, the AF3000 incorporates continuous inline compression and deduplication, automated QoS rate limiting, and deep VMware vSphere API integration.

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Specifications

BrandHPE
FamilyNimble Storage
Form factor4U rack all-flash array
ReleasedAug 2016
End of saleAug 2018
End of supportAug 2023
Form factor4U rack-mount chassis
ControllersDual active-standby all-flash controller modules
Raw capacity11TB to 92TB raw flash
Effective capacityUp to 370TB effective storage
Network portsFibre Channel (16Gb) or iSCSI (10GbE SFP+ / 10GBASE-T)
ReliabilityTriple+ parity RAID architecture with 99.9999% availability

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FAQ

Does the AF3000 support synchronous replication?

Yes, with later NimbleOS versions, the AF-series supports synchronous replication and automatic failover across two physically separated sites.

Can AF3000 arrays cluster with hybrid CS or HF arrays?

Yes, Nimble allows mixed clusters where storage pools combine all-flash and hybrid nodes under a single management pane.

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