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HPE Nimble Storage Nimble Storage HF40

End of saleStorage4U rack adaptive flash array
HPE Nimble Storage Nimble Storage HF404U rack adaptive flash a

The HPE Nimble Storage HF40 is a midrange 4U adaptive flash storage array engineered for enterprise mixed-workload environments requiring both responsive IOPS performance and large storage capacity. With upgraded multi-core controller processors and expanded cache tiers compared to the HF20, the HF40 easily handles demanding virtualized infrastructure, database clusters, and container storage backends with enterprise-grade availability.

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Specifications

BrandHPE
FamilyNimble Storage
Form factor4U rack adaptive flash array
ReleasedMay 2018
End of saleOct 2022
End of supportOct 2027
Form factor4U rack chassis
ControllersDual active-standby controller modules
Raw capacity21TB to 500TB raw storage
Effective capacityUp to 1.5PB effective capacity with inline deduplication
ConnectivityFibre Channel (32G/16G) and Ethernet (25G/10G iSCSI)
Wear levelingDynamic flash wear leveling and health forecasting

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FAQ

What is the secondary market demand for the HF40?

The HF40 is highly sought after by mid-market enterprises looking for cost-effective capacity expansion that integrates seamlessly into existing Nimble clusters.

Does the HF40 require downtime for software updates?

No, NimbleOS upgrades are executed sequentially across controller pairs without interrupting active client I/O.

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