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.
Guide price: Price range: £5,500.00 through £40,000.00 Ex. VAT
Modern applications and virtualised environments require storage platforms capable of delivering consistently fast response times while maintaining high availability.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Whether accelerating enterprise workloads or modernising legacy storage infrastructure, we help design HPE Nimble All-Flash environments that deliver predictable performance.
| 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 |
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Our team can help design and deploy HPE Nimble All-Flash storage for virtualisation, databases, and performance-led production environments.
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