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HPE Nimble Storage AF60 all-flash array front view
HPE Q8H77A
2 PB
Max effective capacity (5:1)
553 TB
Max raw capacity
6-9s Avail
99.9999% guaranteed
Data
Reduction (dedup + comp)
Authorised Reseller
📦 Free UK Delivery
🔒 Full Warranty
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Key Specifications
Raw Capacity11–553 TB
Effective Capacity40–2,037 TB (5:1 data reduction: deduplication + compression)
Drive Bays24 SSD bays (4U chassis)
Max Expansion Shelves2
Scale-OutUp to 4 arrays; 4× AF80 = 8,148 TB raw / ~8.1 PB effective
RAID LevelTriple+ Parity (tolerates 3 simultaneous drive failures + intra-drive parity)
Availability99.9999% (6-nines) guaranteed
LatencySub-millisecond response time
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HPESKU: Q8H77A

HPE Nimble Storage AF60 All Flash Array — High-Capacity Enterprise All-Flash

Up to 2 PB Effective Capacity · Sub-ms Latency · 99.9999% Availability — Enterprise All-Flash Scale

The HPE Nimble Storage AF60 extends the AF series to 553 TB raw and up to 2 PB effective capacity using two NVMe expansion shelves — making it the high-capacity workhorse of the Nimble all-flash lineup. It scales-out to a 4-array cluster for up to 8,148 TB of raw capacity, all managed as a single namespace with HPE InfoSight predictive analytics and guaranteed 6-nines availability.

  • 11–553 TB raw / 40–2,037 TB effective capacity (5:1)
  • 2 expansion shelves — 65% more capacity headroom vs. AF40
  • Scale-out: up to 4× AF80 arrays (8,148 TB raw / 8.1 PB eff)
  • 99.9999% (6-nines) availability guaranteed
  • Triple+ Parity RAID — 3 simultaneous drive failure tolerance
  • Sub-millisecond response time
  • HPE InfoSight predictive analytics — 86% proactive issue resolution
  • NEBS Level 3 certified

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Key Features

Everything you need in one device

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Up to 2 PB Effective Capacity

Scales to 553 TB raw using 2 expansion shelves — delivering up to 2,037 TB (approximately 2 PB) effective capacity with 5:1 data reduction.

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Scale-Out to 4-Array Cluster

The AF60 participates in scale-out clusters of up to 4 Nimble arrays managed as a single namespace — enabling seamless growth beyond a single system.

Sub-Millisecond All-Flash

Consistent sub-ms latency across all workloads — variable block inline deduplication and compression run simultaneously without impacting I/O response.

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99.9999% Availability

Six-nines availability guaranteed as a standard benefit. Triple+ Parity RAID provides tolerance for 3 simultaneous drive failures plus intra-drive protection.

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HPE InfoSight Analytics

Predictive AI platform resolves 86% of issues proactively — cross-stack visibility spanning storage, VMs, and applications with prescriptive recommendations.

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NVMe & SCM Ready Platform

Designed for non-disruptive upgrade to NVMe and SCM media — future-proofs the investment without replacing the chassis or migrating data.

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QoS & Data Services

Per-volume Quality of Service, app-consistent snapshots, native replication, FIPS encryption, and vVols — all-inclusive with no additional licensing.

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HPE Cloud Volumes Integration

Data mobility to HPE Cloud Volumes for cloud-based DR and workload bursting — extending on-premises AF60 storage seamlessly to the cloud.

About the HPE Nimble Storage AF60

The HPE Nimble Storage AF60 is the high-capacity model in the Nimble all-flash series, designed for enterprise environments that need 2 PB of effective all-flash capacity in a single system — or who anticipate growing into multi-petabyte scale through the scale-out cluster architecture.

With support for two expansion shelves, the AF60 reaches 553 TB of raw capacity — significantly more than the AF40's single-shelf maximum of 184 TB. Applied 5:1 data reduction (inline deduplication and compression) transforms this to approximately 2,037 TB of effective capacity. Four AF80 arrays in a scale-out cluster provide up to 8,148 TB raw and approximately 8.1 PB effective — all managed as a single storage namespace from HPE InfoSight.

Like all Nimble AF series arrays, the AF60 operates with all data services active simultaneously and without configuration. There are no tuning knobs, no tiering policies to set, and no manual deduplication schedules — the storage intelligence is entirely automated, freeing administrators from day-to-day storage management tasks.

The AF60 is NEBS Level 3 certified — meeting the stringent physical and environmental requirements of telecom infrastructure environments. This certification makes it a validated choice for service providers and communications companies that require NEBS-compliant all-flash storage for their production environments.

Technical Specifications

Raw Capacity11–553 TB
Effective Capacity40–2,037 TB (5:1 data reduction: deduplication + compression)
Drive Bays24 SSD bays (4U chassis)
Max Expansion Shelves2
Scale-OutUp to 4 arrays; 4× AF80 = 8,148 TB raw / ~8.1 PB effective
RAID LevelTriple+ Parity (tolerates 3 simultaneous drive failures + intra-drive parity)
Availability99.9999% (6-nines) guaranteed
LatencySub-millisecond response time
Built-in Ports4 × 1GbE/10GbE ports per array (2 per controller)
Optional iSCSI1GbE (4–24 ports), 10GbE (4–24 ports)
Optional FC8Gb/16Gb FC (4–24 ports)
Data ServicesDeduplication, compression, snapshots, replication, QoS, FIPS encryption, vVols
NEBS CertificationNEBS Level 3 certified
Max Power850 W / 0.944 kVA
Compatible OSWindows Server, VMware vSphere, RHEL, SLES, Ubuntu, Oracle Linux, IBM AIX
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Use Cases

Ideal for a wide range of deployments

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Enterprise All-Flash Consolidation

Consolidate multiple legacy storage systems onto a single 2 PB effective all-flash platform — reducing data centre footprint, power, cooling, and management complexity.

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Data Warehousing & Analytics

All-flash capacity at petabyte scale delivers the IOPS and throughput needed for large data warehouses, BI reporting, and real-time analytics without spinning disk bottlenecks.

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Large-Scale VDI & Virtualisation

Scale-out clustering and consistent sub-ms latency support thousands of concurrent virtual desktops or hundreds of enterprise virtual machines.

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Telecom / Service Provider Storage

NEBS Level 3 certification and 6-nines availability make the AF60 a validated all-flash solution for service provider and telecom infrastructure deployments.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the HPE Nimble Storage AF60?

The HPE Nimble Storage AF60 is a high-capacity all-flash array providing 11–553 TB raw and up to 2,037 TB (approximately 2 PB) effective capacity, sub-ms latency, 99.9999% guaranteed availability, HPE InfoSight predictive analytics, and Triple+ Parity RAID.

Q. What is the maximum capacity of the AF60?

The AF60 supports up to 553 TB raw capacity using 2 expansion shelves. With 5:1 data reduction, effective capacity reaches approximately 2,037 TB (2 PB). In a 4-array scale-out cluster using AF80 arrays, raw capacity reaches 8,148 TB.

Q. Is the HPE Nimble AF60 still available or replaced by Alletra?

HPE Nimble Storage AF60 remains available for purchase. The Alletra 6000 series (6030, 6070) is the next-generation successor offering NVMe drives and 3× the performance, but the AF60 continues to be sold and supported for customers who prefer the proven Nimble platform.

Q. Can I buy the HPE Nimble Storage AF60 from Servnet?

Yes — contact sales@servnetuk.com for availability, pricing, and configuration options for the HPE Nimble AF60.

Why Servnet

Why buy from Servnet?

Trusted UK IT reseller since 2003 — supplying businesses of all sizes with genuine, competitively priced technology.

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Authorised UK Reseller

Servnet is an authorised IT reseller with direct access to leading product lines at competitive pricing.

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Expert Pre-Sales Advice

Our engineers will help you select the right product and advise on compatibility with your existing infrastructure.

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Fast UK Delivery

Most products ship from UK stock. Express delivery available for urgent deployments.

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Genuine, Warranted Kit

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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24/7 Support

Post-sale support from our certified engineers. We're here if anything goes wrong.

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