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HPE Q8B53B Nimble Storage AF All Flash AFS3 CTO Expansion Shelf

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HPE Q8B53B Nimble Storage AF All Flash AFS3 CTO Expansion Shelf

SKU Q8B53B
Brand HPE
  • Scales out HPE Nimble Storage AF3000, AF5000, AF6000, and AF8000 systems.
  • Provides additional all-flash storage capacity.
  • Designed for high-performance, low-latency workloads.
  • Leverages Nimble's InfoSight predictive analytics for proactive support.
  • Offers flexible configuration options to meet specific business needs.
  • Ensures data integrity and availability with advanced features.
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Key specifications

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Product Type
Expansion Shelf
Compatibility
HPE Nimble Storage AF3000, AF5000, AF6000, AF8000
Form Factor
2U
Drive Bays
Configurable (CTO - Configure To Order)
Storage Media
All-Flash (SSD)

Product details

The HPE Q8B53B Nimble Storage AF All Flash AFS3 CTO Expansion Shelf is designed to scale out HPE Nimble Storage AF3000, AF5000, AF6000, and AF8000 systems. It provides additional flash capacity to meet growing data demands without requiring a full system upgrade. This expansion shelf is a key component for organizations needing to enhance their all-flash storage performance and capacity.

Technical Information

Product TypeExpansion Shelf
CompatibilityHPE Nimble Storage AF3000, AF5000, AF6000, AF8000
Form Factor2U

Additional Specifications

Drive BaysConfigurable (CTO - Configure To Order)
Storage MediaAll-Flash (SSD)

Description

The HPE Nimble Storage AF All Flash AFS3 CTO Expansion Shelf is engineered to seamlessly integrate with existing HPE Nimble Storage AF series arrays, offering a straightforward path to increased storage capacity. It is built to support the demanding performance requirements of modern data centers, including mission-critical applications, databases, and virtualized environments. By adding this expansion shelf, businesses can avoid the complexity and cost of replacing their entire storage infrastructure when capacity limits are reached, ensuring continuous operations and efficient resource utilization. This expansion unit is a testament to HPE's commitment to providing scalable and intelligent storage solutions. It is designed to deliver the same high levels of performance, reliability, and data protection that users expect from the Nimble Storage platform. The 'CTO' designation signifies that the shelf is configurable to order, allowing IT administrators to select the specific drive configurations that best suit their performance and capacity needs, whether it's for primary storage, disaster recovery, or development and testing environments. Leveraging the advanced capabilities of Nimble Storage, the AFS3 expansion shelf benefits from features such as data deduplication and compression to maximize storage efficiency, and robust data protection mechanisms. Its integration with HPE InfoSight provides predictive analytics and proactive support, helping to prevent potential issues before they impact operations. This makes the Q8B53B an ideal choice for organizations looking to optimize their storage investments while maintaining agility and responsiveness to business demands.

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