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Sub-Millisecond Latency
Consistent sub-millisecond response time for performance-sensitive enterprise workloads — critical for databases, virtualisation, and business applications.
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682 TB
Max effective capacity (5:1)
6-9s Avail
99.9999% guaranteed
220% Better
Price-performance vs. prev gen
5× Data
Reduction (dedup + comp)
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HPE Nimble Storage AF40 All Flash Array — Best Price-Performance
Best Price-Performance All-Flash · Up to 682 TB Effective · 99.9999% Availability
The HPE Nimble Storage AF40 delivers best price-performance all-flash storage — 220% better price-performance than the previous AF3000/AF5000/AF7000 generation. With 11–184 TB raw capacity, up to 682 TB effective with 5:1 data reduction, HPE InfoSight predictive analytics, and guaranteed 6-nines availability, the AF40 is the proven choice for performance-sensitive mid-market workloads.
- 11–184 TB raw / 40–682 TB effective capacity (5:1)
- 220% better price-performance vs. previous AF generation
- 99.9999% (6-nines) availability guaranteed
- Triple+ Parity RAID — 3 simultaneous drive failure tolerance
- Sub-millisecond response time for latency-sensitive workloads
- HPE InfoSight: automatically resolves 86% of issues proactively
- NVMe and Storage Class Memory (SCM) ready architecture
- NEBS Level 3 certified for telecom environments
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Key Features
Everything you need in one device
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99.9999% Availability
Six-nines availability guaranteed. Triple+ Parity RAID tolerates 3 simultaneous drive failures plus intra-drive parity — no compromises on resilience.
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HPE InfoSight Predictive Analytics
Cloud-based predictive analytics automatically predicts and resolves 86% of problems before they occur — direct Level 3 support access, no escalations.
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Cloud-Ready with Cloud Volumes
Data mobility between on-premises Nimble all-flash and HPE Cloud Volumes — enabling seamless cloud integration and cloud-based DR.
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NVMe & SCM Ready
Architecture designed for future NVMe and Storage Class Memory (SCM) upgrades — protect investment with a platform that supports next-generation storage media.
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Quality of Service (QoS)
Per-volume QoS controls ensure critical workloads receive guaranteed performance headroom — preventing noisy-neighbour effects in consolidated environments.
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FIPS Encryption
App-granular FIPS-certified encryption for data at rest and in flight — plus built-in secure data shredding for compliant decommissioning.
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Ecosystem Integration
Deep integration with VMware (VAAI, vVols, SRM), Microsoft (VSS, Hyper-V), Oracle, Veeam, and Commvault — simplifying storage management in diverse environments.
About the HPE Nimble Storage AF40
The HPE Nimble Storage AF40 is the proven mid-range all-flash array in HPE's Nimble Storage portfolio — offering a compelling combination of price-performance, data efficiency, and guaranteed availability for enterprises running latency-sensitive workloads. The AF40 achieves 220% better price-performance than the previous generation AF3000/AF5000/AF7000 arrays through a new hardware platform, optimised flash controller design, and higher-density SSD options.
At its core, the AF40 combines a 4U chassis with 24 SSD bays, dual redundant controllers, and built-in 1GbE/10GbE management ports. All data services — including variable block inline deduplication, compression, thin provisioning, snapshots, and replication — operate simultaneously with no performance penalty. The result is 5:1 or greater effective capacity from raw flash, with the HPE Store More Guarantee backing this commitment.
HPE InfoSight predictive analytics is the AF40's defining differentiator. The platform collects telemetry from the global Nimble Storage installed base, applies machine learning to identify failure patterns, and automatically resolves 86% of support issues before customers are aware of them. This transforms storage support from a reactive "break-fix" model to a proactive self-healing experience, with direct access to Level 3 engineers when human intervention is needed.
The AF40 is designed as a timeless platform — NVMe-ready and Storage Class Memory (SCM) ready by design, enabling future performance upgrades without replacing the array chassis. Combined with flat support pricing, all-inclusive software licensing, and flexible HPE GreenLake consumption options, the AF40 provides a predictable total cost of ownership across its operational life.
Technical Specifications
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Ideal for a wide range of deployments
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Mid-Market Database Platform
Sub-ms latency, 5:1 data reduction, and HPE InfoSight make the AF40 an excellent platform for SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL mid-tier database workloads.
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VMware & Hyper-V Virtualisation
VAAI and vVols integration, per-VM performance analytics, and QoS controls deliver predictable storage for virtualised server and desktop infrastructure.
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Compliant Data Storage
FIPS-certified encryption, NEBS Level 3 certification, and immutable snapshots meet data security and regulatory requirements across financial, healthcare, and government sectors.
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Cloud-Integrated DR
Native replication to secondary Nimble arrays or HPE Cloud Volumes enables cost-effective cloud-based disaster recovery without specialist cloud storage gateways.
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Our engineers will help you select the right product and advise on compatibility with your existing infrastructure.
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Most products ship from UK stock. Express delivery available for urgent deployments.
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All products are genuine, brand-new, with full manufacturer warranty and RMA support.
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Configuration Services
We can pre-configure your hardware before shipping — reducing on-site deployment time and cost.
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