HPE Nimble Storage All-Flash Array

The HPE Nimble Storage All-Flash Array delivers high-performance storage with inline deduplication and compression. With HPE InfoSight predictive analytics, it enables AI-driven management, fast application performance, and high availability for business-critical workloads.

HPE Nimble Storage All-Flash Array

HPE Nimble All-Flash Array Key Platform Specifications

  • Primary Use Case: All-Flash Storage
  • Latency Tier: Low Latency
  • Architecture Type: Dual-Controller Active-Active
  • Storage Type: All-Flash
  • Maximum Raw Capacity: 8.4 PB
  • Drive Bays: 24
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HPE Nimble All-Flash Array Overview

Modern applications and virtualised environments require storage platforms capable of delivering consistently fast response times while maintaining high availability.

All-Flash Storage Performance for Latency-Sensitive Workloads

The HPE Nimble Storage All-Flash Array delivers high-performance storage using all-flash SSD media, dual active-active controllers, and 10GbE or 25GbE iSCSI connectivity. The architecture supports high IOPS performance for application workloads and virtualised environments. Predictive analytics through HPE InfoSight continuously analyse telemetry to identify bottlenecks, performance anomalies, and potential issues before they impact production services.

Predictive Storage Architecture with Integrated Analytics

The platform integrates HPE InfoSight predictive analytics, which continuously analyses telemetry data across deployed systems to identify potential performance or reliability issues. That intelligence reduces time spent troubleshooting storage behaviour and helps teams keep applications responsive even as virtualisation density and data volumes increase. Organisations that do not require an all-flash architecture may also consider the HPE Nimble Storage Adaptive Flash Array, for balancing flash performance with greater capacity efficiency across mixed virtualisation and general-purpose workloads.

Maintaining Application Performance with Predictive Operations

Predictive analytics and automated monitoring allow IT teams to maintain consistent application response times while reducing time spent diagnosing storage performance issues. Better visibility and more predictable performance support stronger service levels for users while lowering the operational burden of day-to-day storage administration.

Our specialists can design and deploy HPE Nimble Storage All-Flash Array solutions aligned to high-performance application and virtualisation environments.

HPE Nimble All-Flash Array Key Features​

The HPE Nimble Storage All-Flash Array delivers high-performance enterprise storage designed for demanding application workloads, combining flash performance with predictive analytics and highly resilient storage architecture.

High-Performance All-Flash Storage Architecture

All-Flash Media Platform
Delivers low-latency storage performance using enterprise SSD technology.

Scale-Up Storage Architecture
Supports capacity expansion as storage requirements grow.

Inline Data Reduction
Uses compression and deduplication to maximise usable flash capacity.

High-Performance Application Support
Designed for virtualisation, databases, and latency-sensitive workloads.

Predictive Storage Intelligence

HPE InfoSight Predictive Analytics
Cloud-based analytics continuously monitor and optimise storage performance.

Automated Performance Optimisation
Intelligent caching and data placement improve application response times.

Non-Disruptive Operations
Supports firmware upgrades and system maintenance without downtime.

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HPE Nimble All-Flash Array Technical Specifications

Full specifications for this model are listed below.

Additional information

Product Family

HPE Nimble
Product Series

AF
Deployment

Data Centre
Target Organisation Size

Enterprise
Primary Use Case

All-Flash Storage
Workload Profile

Enterprise Virtualisation
Storage Performance Tier

High Performance
Product Tier

Standard
Latency Tier

Low Latency
Scalability Model

Scale-Up
Architecture Type

Storage Type

All-Flash
Access Architecture

Block
NVMe Support Level

NVMe-oF Only
Maximum Raw Capacity

8.4 PB
Maximum Effective Capacity

16 PB
Capacity Basis

Family Maximum
Drive Bays

24
Drive Interface

SAS
Supported Media Types

SSD
Controller Architecture

Dual Controller Active-Active
Controller Cache

128 GB
Maximum Expansion Shelves

6
Supported Protocols

iSCSI / Fibre Channel
Host Interface Types

10/25Gb Ethernet / 16/32Gb FC
Maximum Host Ports

8
Data Protection

RAID 6
Deduplication Support

Yes
Compression Support

Yes
Data Reduction Method

Inline Deduplication + Compression
Power Redundancy

Hot-swappable PSUs
Cloud Integration

Hybrid Cloud Mobility

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HPE Nimble All-Flash Array Deployment Scenarios

 

The HPE Nimble Storage All-Flash Array supports organisations that need low-latency shared storage for performance-led virtualisation, databases, and business-critical applications. It is best suited to production environments where fast application response, predictable storage behaviour, and simpler day-to-day operations matter more than designing around a capacity-first hybrid platform.

Performance-Led Virtualisation

Virtual machine environments with dense consolidation and active workloads often benefit from all-flash shared storage. Nimble All-Flash fits these deployments where faster VM response and more consistent host performance are key requirements.

Databases and Transactional Applications

Operational databases and transactional systems often need low-latency storage for active datasets. This platform works well where shared storage must keep pace with database demand without moving into a larger enterprise array tier.

Business-Critical Applications

Some production workloads need strong day-to-day performance as well as resilient shared storage services. Nimble All-Flash is a practical fit where finance, operations, and core internal services depend on faster storage response.

Private Cloud and Server Consolidation

Private server environments often need shared storage that supports modern application estates without adding management complexity. Nimble All-Flash suits these designs where virtualisation, application hosting, and storage efficiency need to work together.

All-Flash Refresh Projects

Organisations refreshing older hybrid or disk-based arrays often want a clearer step up in responsiveness without overcomplicating the storage layer. Nimble All-Flash is well matched to these performance-focused refresh projects.

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Our team can help design and deploy HPE Nimble All-Flash storage for virtualisation, databases, and performance-led production environments.

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