HPE Nimble Storage Nimble Storage HF60
The HPE Nimble Storage HF60 is the highest-performing adaptive flash hybrid array in the Nimble Gen5 portfolio. Built with dual high-frequency Xeon processor controllers and expansive flash cache tiers, the HF60 delivers near all-flash response times for demanding enterprise OLTP databases and high-concurrency virtualized compute clusters while retaining the cost-per-terabyte advantages of enterprise SAS mechanical disks.
Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
|---|---|
| Family | Nimble Storage |
| Form factor | 4U rack adaptive flash array |
| Released | May 2018 |
| End of sale | Oct 2022 |
| End of support | Oct 2027 |
| Form factor | 4U rack enclosure |
| Controllers | Dual active-standby controllers with high-frequency Xeon CPUs |
| Raw capacity | Up to 800TB raw storage, expandable past 2PB with shelves |
| Effective capacity | Up to 2.5PB effective capacity |
| Host ports | 32Gb/16Gb Fibre Channel and 25GbE/10GbE iSCSI |
| Predictive support | HPE InfoSight with automatic Level 3 support dispatch |
Generations
- Previous generation: HPE Nimble Storage Nimble Storage CS5000
- Next generation: HPE Alletra 5000
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 HF60.
- 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 HF60 performance compare to the all-flash AF60?
For workloads whose active working sets fit inside the large SSD cache, the HF60 achieves read performance within 10-15% of all-flash arrays at a significantly lower cost.
Can older CS-series expansion shelves be attached to an HF60?
Yes, legacy CS-series shelves can be repurposed on HF-series controllers using supported SAS transition kits.
Buying or selling Nimble Storage HF60?
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 HF60 QuickSpecs (Nimble HF60 Adaptive Flash Array QuickSpecs), checked 2026-10-27
- HPE Nimble Storage HF60 Overview and Technical Specifications, checked 2026-10-27