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HPE Nimble HF20. Storage System. Ask for current pricing and help choosing the right configuration.
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Technical overview
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| Product series | Nimble HF20 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HPE |
| Model | Nimble HF20 |
| Manufacturer P/N | Nimble HF20 |
| Model / P/N | HPE Nimble HF20 |
| Product family | HPE Storage System |
| Category | Storage System |
HOW THIS PRODUCT FITS YOUR SYSTEM
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These specifications describe the storage platform. Server CPU and DIMM options are handled separately.
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YOUR QUOTE REQUEST
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SUPPORT & REPLACEMENT
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Compare related products These products may be related, but we have not confirmed them as replacements.USING HARDWARE RESPONSIBLY
Consider repairability, remaining support and actual operating demand. Extending service life is useful only when the equipment still meets your security and reliability requirements.
Use measured average input power for the same workload. PSU ratings and processor TDP are different from total system power.
Energy difference = (current W − proposed W) × hours × units ÷ 1,000. Excludes cooling, embodied emissions and purchase costs.CONNECTION DETAILS
The storage system uses its factory-supplied controllers. The ordered host interface determines whether the system connects through Ethernet, Fibre Channel or direct SAS.
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PRODUCT DETAILS
Resilient data path
A redundant controller pair presents storage through independent host paths. Controller ownership, cache mirroring and failover behavior must be checked for the exact software release.
Design two failure domains from host HBA or NIC through fabric, controller, back-end path and power. A dual-controller label alone does not prove end-to-end availability.
Platform and software
Alletra and MSA are separated by GreenLake or local management, controller generation, support term and software entitlement; Nimble, StoreOnce and StoreEasy are not mixed into an Alletra BOM.
Alletra quotations specify the controller pair or disaggregated MP role, shelf type, media pack, NVMe or SAS architecture and supported expansion paths.
Snapshots, Peer Persistence, replication, StoreOnce Catalyst or StoreEasy file services are named as separate entitlements and acceptance tests.
System Architecture
Physical configuration
The base enclosure and every expansion shelf are ordered with supported I/O modules, cables, rails, power and an approved population plan. Shelf mixing is never assumed.
Availability, speed, port count, optics and adapter type must be confirmed for the exact controller and software release.
The final BOM includes only manufacturer-qualified media for the model, enclosure and software release.
Capacity Planning
Sum of installed media before parity, sparing, metadata, formatting and system reserves.
Capacity available after the selected protection layout and mandatory system overhead.
A workload-dependent planning value that may include compression, deduplication or thin provisioning.
Raw capacity is installed media before protection. Usable capacity follows parity, sparing, metadata and system reserves. Effective capacity may include thin provisioning or data reduction and is workload-dependent.
Software platform
NimbleOS, InfoSight and supported data services
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Snapshots and replication are scoped with exact replication-endpoint software compatibility
Validate encryption, identity and secure-management support by generation
Quotation Structure
Controller count, node role, mirrored cache or NVRAM behavior, management plane and failover mode are confirmed before pricing.
Mirrored write cache, NVRAM or flash-backed destage behavior is validated with controller failover and protection policy.Base enclosure, shelves, drive packs, rails, power, shelf I/O modules and cables stay visible as separate order lines.
The base enclosure and every expansion shelf are ordered with supported I/O modules, cables, rails, power and an approved population plan. Shelf mixing is never assumed.FC, iSCSI, NVMe-oF, NFS, SMB or S3 access is validated with host software, optics, adapters and the exact storage release.
Fibre Channel where configured, iSCSI, Management EthernetSnapshots, replication, encryption, ransomware protection, capacity metrics, software term and service SLA are priced as named entitlements.
Verify feature entitlement and current sales and support status for the exact legacy or current generationThe quotation lists raw, usable and effective capacity separately and allows for growth, spare capacity and rebuild overhead.
Raw capacity is installed media before protection. Usable capacity follows parity, sparing, metadata and system reserves. Effective capacity may include thin provisioning or data reduction and is workload-dependent.Expansion Planning
A redundant controller pair presents storage through independent host paths. Controller ownership, cache mirroring and failover behavior must be checked for the exact software release.
The base enclosure and every expansion shelf are ordered with supported I/O modules, cables, rails, power and an approved population plan. Shelf mixing is never assumed.
Adaptive base / Balanced shelf / Capacity shelf
Fibre Channel SAN / iSCSI SAN
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Confirm serial coverage, SLA, install service and renewal owner
Deployment Scenarios
Low-latency FC or NVMe-ready block with multipath, consistent snapshots, predictable rebuild and strict change windows.
VMware, Hyper-V or KVM storage with datastore growth, host-profile validation, replication and restore testing.
Unified access where NAS, SAN, identity, snapshot schedule and QoS policies are documented separately.
Attachable parts
Controller canisters, node FRUs, cache protection, NVRAM/boot media and management modules by exact machine type.
Expansion shelves, I/O modules, rails, power supplies, inter-shelf cables and rack kits matched to the platform.
SSD, NVMe, SAS HDD, SED/FIPS media, carriers and blank fillers approved for the enclosure and release.
FC HBAs, Ethernet adapters, optics, DAC/AOC, FC cables, host multipath software and switch-port plan.
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Snapshots and replication are scoped with exact replication-endpoint software compatibility
Ownership after delivery
Confirm the workload, topology, rack, power, network, recovery objectives and acceptance criteria.
Confirm the supplied system and match supported shelves, drives, ports, licenses, cables and service lines.
Own monitoring, alerts, code levels, capacity headroom, restore tests, cases and renewals.
Track lifecycle notices, support dates, non-disruptive paths, migration and secure retirement.
Installation and Acceptance
Match the delivered chassis, controllers, shelves, drives and serial-number details to the approved BOM.
Verify rack position, load, rail fit, service clearance, airflow, A/B power and grounding.
Validate every host, cluster, management, back-end and replication cable against the port map.
Confirm firmware, storage OS, licenses, subscriptions, support coverage and the approved upgrade path.
Test multipath behavior and the documented controller, node, link and power failure scenarios.
Create pools or protection domains with the approved parity, sparing, reserve and rebuild policy.
Present test volumes, shares or buckets and verify host alignment, permissions and performance baseline.
Create and restore local copies, then execute the approved remote-recovery or retention test.
Confirm monitoring, call-home, alerts, audit export, time settings, user access, encryption and key ownership.
Installation diagrams, exported configuration, licenses, credential process, test results and renewal contacts.
Compatibility and BOM checks
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| Option P/N | Requested upgrade or option-kit identity |
|---|---|
| Spare P/N | Service-replacement identifier from the installed item |
| System SKU | Base or configured system to which the requirement belongs |
Storage-array planning
| Decision | Information to provide | Impact on selection |
|---|---|---|
| Host access | Host operating systems, protocols and existing storage network | Determines the interface and multipathing documentation to check. |
| Capacity and workload | Required usable space, workload pattern and protection policy | Guides media selection and sizing; raw drive capacity is not usable array capacity. |
| What the system includes | Controllers, chassis, expansion shelves, drives and storage software | Clarifies whether the order is an assembly, base system or populated array. |
Model selection & order planning
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