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HPE Nimble Storage Nimble Storage AF40

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The HPE Nimble Storage AF40 is a midrange 4U all-flash storage system designed for demanding enterprise applications, high-density server virtualization, and mission-critical relational databases. Delivering high IOPS with sub-millisecond latency guarantees, the AF40 incorporates automated quality of service rate-limiting, comprehensive cloud analytics via HPE InfoSight, and seamless replication across distributed arrays.

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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 enclosure
ControllersDual active-standby all-flash controllers
Raw capacity11TB to 92TB raw flash in base chassis
Effective capacityUp to 450TB effective capacity
InterfacesDual-port 32G/16G FC or 25G/10G iSCSI per controller
EncryptionFIPS 140-2 Level 2 certified data-at-rest encryption standard

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FAQ

What is the typical lifespan of SSDs inside the AF40?

Due to sequential write geometry and wear-leveling algorithms, enterprise SSDs in Nimble arrays typically last beyond seven to ten years of production use.

Does the AF40 support Fibre Channel and iSCSI simultaneously?

Each array controller can be populated with either FC or iSCSI PCIe interface cards depending on factory or field slot configuration.

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