HPE Nimble Storage Nimble Storage AF60
The HPE Nimble Storage AF60 is an enterprise-scale 4U all-flash array built for high-throughput enterprise databases, large-scale healthcare electronic records, and high-concurrency virtualized clouds. Featuring high compute headroom and memory capacity across dual controllers, the AF60 delivers superior I/O bandwidth, massive expansion shelf scalability, and reliable 99.9999% availability backed by HPE InfoSight AI operations.
Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
|---|---|
| Family | Nimble Storage |
| Form factor | 4U rack all-flash array |
| Released | May 2018 |
| End of sale | Oct 2022 |
| End of support | Oct 2027 |
| Form factor | 4U rack-mount chassis |
| Controllers | Dual high-performance active-standby all-flash controllers |
| Raw capacity | Up to 184TB raw in base chassis, expandable past 550TB raw |
| Effective capacity | Up to 1.2PB effective capacity with standard reduction |
| Host connections | 32Gb/16Gb Fibre Channel, 25GbE/10GbE SFP28/SFP+ iSCSI |
| Scalability | Scale out up to 4 arrays in a single managed cluster |
Generations
- Previous generation: HPE Nimble Storage Nimble Storage AF5000
- Next generation: HPE Alletra 6000
Check compatibility with HPE
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that HPE has tested with the HPE Nimble Storage Nimble Storage AF60.
- Compatibility HPE SPOCK (storage, SAN and host compatibility)
- Part lookup HPE PartSurfer (spare and option part numbers)
- Support HPE Support Center
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
How does Nimble scale out work across multiple AF60 arrays?
Up to four arrays can be grouped into a single unified storage pool that dynamically balances volume capacity and I/O load across all controllers.
Can an AF60 replicate to an entry-level HF20 array?
Yes, native replication is fully bidirectional between any all-flash and adaptive-flash Nimble arrays regardless of model tier.
Buying or selling Nimble Storage AF60?
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 Nimble Storage AF60 QuickSpecs (Nimble AF60 All Flash Array QuickSpecs), checked 2026-10-27
- HPE Nimble Storage AF60 Overview and Technical Specifications, checked 2026-10-27