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Product Details
Nimble Storage AF20 All Flash Array 23TB (24x960GB) Bundle - 24 x SSD Installed - 23.04 TB Total Installed SSD Capacity - RAID Supported - 24 x Total Bays - iSCSI - Rack-mountable 1 OR 3 YR SUPP REQUIRED PL-H5
What's New
- Performance is up to 65% faster and twice the scalability of previous HPE Nimble Storage All Flash Arrays.
- Cost-effective entry-level all-flash array.
- HPE Store More Guarantee delivers more effective capacity per terabyte of raw flash than competitive all-flash arrays.
- Future-proofed for NVMe and SCM based on our timeless storage.
Key Features
Predictive Analytics
HPE Nimble Storage All Flash Arrays automatically predict and resolve 86% of problems before you even know there is an issue.
Transforms the support experience through cloud-based predictive analytics and Level 3-only support.
Holistic view across the infrastructure stack to resolve problems beyond just storage.
Simplifies planning with prescriptive forecasts into capacity, performance, and bandwidth requirements.
Makes infrastructure smarter and more reliable by learning from the installed base.
Radical Simplicity
HPE Nimble Storage All Flash Arrays are simple to deploy use, and manage.
This product is cloud-ready and deploys flash on-premises or in the cloud with common data services and mobility between all-flash, adaptive flash, and HPE Cloud Volumes.
HPE Nimble Storage All Flash Arrays are future-proofed for NVMe and SCM. The offering comes with a satisfaction guarantee, all-inclusive software licensing, flat support pricing, replacing all the hardware for upgrades, and an option to receive a free faster controller upgrade after three years.
Radically easy to integrate with many ecosystems and has a deep integration with VMware®, Microsoft® applications, Oracle, HPE Veeam, and others.
Fast and reliable
HPE Nimble Storage All Flash Arrays are scale-to-fit. They scale up performance and capacity independently and non-disruptively, and scale out to four arrays managed as one for increased flexibility.
Up to 5X or more data reduction from variable block inline deduplication and compression.
Backup and disaster recovery (DR) from all-flash to adaptive flash arrays at one-third the cost.
Data reduction, snapshots, and Triple+ Parity RAID with no performance impact.
Sub-millisecond response time for performance-sensitive enterprise workloads.
Absolute Resiliency
HPE Nimble Storage All Flash Arrays has 99.9999% guaranteed availability.
Triple+ Parity RAID can handle three simultaneous drive failures and provides additional protection through intra-drive parity.
App-granular, FIPS-certified encryption provides data-at-rest and over-the-wire protection, data shredding is built-in.
Native application-consistent snapshots and replication, as well as integration with leading backup software.
| RAID Supported | Yes |
| Number of Total Expansion Bays | 24 |
| Protocols | iSCSI |
| Product Type | SAN Storage System |
| Manufacturer Part Number | R3S72A |
| Manufacturer Website Address | http://www.hpe.com |
| Manufacturer | HPE Enterprise |
| Product Model | AF20 |
| Product Name | AF20 All Flash Array 23TB (24x960GB) Bundle |
| Product Series | AF |
| Brand Name | Nimble Storage |
| Limited Warranty | 1 Year |
| Total Solid State Drive Capacity Installed | 23.04 TB |
| Number of Solid State Drive Installed | 24 |
| Solid State Drive Configuration | 24 x 960GB |
| 24 x 960GB |
| Weight (Approximate) | 115 lb |
| Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
| Height | 6.9" |
| Width | 17.3" |
| Depth | 35" |
Shipping & Return
Return Policy
You need to have a Return Authorization (RA) number before returning any products to HSSL Technologies.
For a hard copy of this form and a shipping label, please include your request in the form below.
You can also request an RA online by submitting an RA Request via email. Once you have provided HSSL Technologies with the appropriate information, we will contact you with an assigned RA number.
Defective or DOA Products
DOA or defective products are returned for REPLACEMENT ONLY with the same product/model. Deviations from this policy may result in a 20% Returns Processing Service Charge.
- Defective products must be in the original factory carton with all original packing materials.
- The Return Authorization number must be on the shipping label, not the carton. Please do not write on the carton.
- Returns must be shipped freight prepaid. Products received freight collect, without an RA number, or not approved for return will be refused.
- Return Authorization numbers are valid for fourteen (14) days only. Products returned after expiration will be refused.
- HSSL credits are based on the purchase price or current price, whichever is lower.
General Return Terms
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We will also pay return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (e.g., you received an incorrect or defective item).
You should expect to receive your refund within approximately six weeks of giving your package to the return shipper. This period includes:
- 5–10 business days for us to receive your return from the shipper
- 3–5 business days for us to process your return
- 5–10 business days for your bank to process the refund
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and product details. We will respond quickly with instructions for returning items from your order.
Shipping Policy
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and certain products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you select. Depending on the provider, estimated shipping dates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that shipping rates for many items are weight-based. The weight of each item can be found on its product detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
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An item is missing from my shipment.
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My product is missing parts.
Click the "My Account" link at the top right hand side of our site to track your order status. Be sure that all of the items in your order have shipped already. If you order displays your Package Tracking Numbers, check with the shipper to confirm that your packages were delivered. If your packages each show a status of "delivered", please contact customer service for assistance.
When will my backorder arrive?
Backordered items are those which our suppliers are unable to predict when they will have more in stock, but as soon as they do, we will be able to ship the item to you.
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