Quick Comparison of HPE Nimble All-flash Arrays
This comparison is not a full side by side of all the specs for these HPE Nimble Arrays… It’s more of a quick “at a glance” of what is the same and what is different among the All-flash arrays.
We have specs for each array here:
For full specs, check HPE’s QuickSpecs page here: https://h20195.www2.hpe.com/v2/GetDocument.aspx?docname=a00008273enw
What is the same?
| Drive | SATA SSDs: 240 GB, 480 GB, 960 GB, 1.92 TB, 3.84 TB |
| Host Interface | 2 x 10GbE ports per array. Optional: 1GbaseT, 10GbaseT, or 10GbE SFP+, or 8/16G FC |
| Storage Controller | Redundant storage controllers |
| RAID | Triple Plus Parity RAID |
| Availability | 99.99 plus percent |
| Compatible OS | Windows, Linux and more |
| Dimensions | 6.92 x 17.3 x 35 in |
| Weight | 115 lb (95 lb all-flash shelf) |
What is different?
| HPE Nimble Part Number | Q8H73A (AF20Q) | Q8H74A (AF20) | Q8H41A (AF40) | Q8H42A (AF60) | Q8H43A (AF80) |
| Storage Capacity | Max 46TB raw -128TB eff. capacity | Max 46TB raw -168TB eff. capacity | Max 184TB raw -682TB eff. capacity | Max 553TB raw -2037TB eff. capacity | Max 1106TB raw. 4075TB eff. capacity |
| Enclosure Type | All-flash chassis – up to one shelf | All-flash chassis – up to one shelf | All-flash chassis – up to one shelf | All-flash chassis – up to two shelves | All-flash chassis – up to two shelves |
| Max Drives per Enclosure | 24 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 |
Summary: For more details, or to find out whether Nimble is a good fit for you, we’d love to help. Consultation on HPE Nimble is free.
It’s often easiest to just call (231-492-0286). Or, use the form at the end of the page for info or current availability and pricing.