Brand: HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) · SKU: Q8H73A · MPN: Q8H73A · Category: Components
The HPE Nimble Storage AF20Q All Flash array (Q8H73A) is a cost-effective entry-level all-flash array designed for the modern data center. It features a flash-efficient architecture combined with HPE InfoSight predictive analytics for fast, reliable data access and 99.9999% guaranteed availability. The array is radically simple to deploy and use, cloud-ready, and provides data mobility to the cloud via HPE Cloud Volumes. It includes all-inclusive licensing, easy upgrades, and is future-proofed for NVMe and Storage Class Memory (SCM). Key features include Triple+ Parity RAID for data protection (handling three simultaneous drive failures plus intra-drive parity), sub-millisecond response time for performance-sensitive workloads, and up to 5X or more data reduction from variable block inline deduplication and compression. Each array controller has 2 x 10GbE ports built-in, with optional ports for 1GbaseT, 10GbaseT, 10GbE SFP+, or 8/16G Fibre Channel. It supports environments like VMware
| Model | AF20Q Base Array |
|---|---|
| Array Type | All-Flash |
| Drive Type | SATA SSDs (240 GB, 480 GB, 960 GB, 1.92 TB, 3.84 TB options) |
| Data Reduction | Up to 5X or more (Inline Deduplication and Compression) |
| Data Protection | Triple+ Parity RAID |
| Max Raw Capacity | Up to 46 TB |
| Availability Guarantee | 99.9999% |
| Max Effective Capacity | Up to 128 TB |
| Controller Configuration | Dual 10GBase-T 2-port controllers |
| Host Interface (Built-in) | 2 x 10GbE ports per controller |
| Host Interface (Optional) | 1GbaseT, 10GbaseT, 10GbE SFP+, or 8/16G Fibre Channel |
| Maximum Drives per Enclosure | 24 |
| Warranty | 1-year, parts-only warranty for hardware components and 90-day, software updates for defects, plus phone support for replacing a defective part. Additional support coverage is required. |
| Weight | 52 kg (main chassis) |
| Dimensions | 17.58 x 43.9 x 89 cm (H x W x D) |
HPE Nimble Storage All Flash AF20Q Array combines flash efficiency with HPE InfoSight predictive analytics to deliver fast, reliable data access and a 99.9999% availability guarantee. It is designed for simplicity, cloud readiness, and is future-proofed with support for NVMe and SCM. Features include Triple+ Parity RAID, sub-millisecond response times, and significant data reduction capabilities.
Yes, this HPE Nimble AF20Q All Flash array with dual 10GBase-T 2-port controllers (Q8H73A) is 100% genuine HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This HPE Nimble AF20Q All Flash array with dual 10GBase-T 2-port controllers includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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