HPE Nimble Storage AF/HF Arrays: End of Life — Upgrade to HPE Alletra Storage MP
HPE Nimble Storage AF/HF all-flash and hybrid-flash arrays (AF20/AF20Q/AF40/AF60/AF80, HF20/HF20C/HF20H/HF40/HF40C/HF60/HF60C, and their dHCI variants) reached HPE's end-of-sale on July 31, 2023, and HPE's originally announced successor line, Alletra 5000/6000, has itself since been phased out of the current price list. The actively sold, fully supported upgrade path today is HPE Alletra Storage MP, an NVMe-class disaggregated platform available in block (B10000) and unified/AI-analytics (X10000) configurations. Uniqcli can quote a TAA-compliant Alletra Storage MP build sized to your current Nimble footprint and help plan the data migration.
Where HPE Nimble Storage AF/HF Series Arrays stands
HPE Nimble Storage AF/HF reached end-of-sale on July 31, 2023, hardware-upgrade orders stop July 31, 2026, and full HPE engineering support (EOSL) is scheduled to end July 31, 2028.
Support windows can vary by exact model, controller, and serial number. Before budgeting a refresh, confirm your specific Nimble AF/HF array's status on HPE's official Support & Warranty Check / Product Lifecycle tool at support.hpe.com, or ask your Uniqcli rep to pull the lookup for you.
Why move to HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000
Support and security cliff
Nimble hardware-upgrade orders stop July 31, 2026 and all engineering support ends July 31, 2028; Alletra Storage MP restarts the support clock with HPE's current Silicon Root of Trust security stack.
Performance
All-NVMe controllers and a modern fabric deliver materially higher IOPS and lower latency than Nimble's SAS-attached hybrid-flash controllers.
Independent scaling
Alletra Storage MP's disaggregated design lets you scale controller (compute) nodes and capacity separately instead of forklifting an entire array.
TAA/NDAA and trade-in options
Uniqcli can configure TAA-compliant Alletra Storage MP builds for federal and SLED buyers, and HPE trade-in credit is generally available toward Nimble or Alletra 5000/6000 replacements.
HPE Nimble Storage AF/HF Series Arrays vs HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000
Frequently asked
Is HPE Nimble Storage AF/HF still supported?
Nimble AF/HF reached HPE end-of-sale on July 31, 2023, hardware-upgrade orders stop July 31, 2026, and full engineering support (EOSL) is scheduled to end July 31, 2028. Coverage can still vary by specific model and support contract, so confirm your exact array on HPE's official lifecycle tool before you plan a timeline.
What is the official HPE replacement for Nimble AF/HF?
HPE originally positioned Alletra 5000/6000 as the Nimble successor, but that line has itself since been phased out of HPE's current price list. The actively sold, fully supported path today is HPE Alletra Storage MP — the B10000 for block storage, and the X10000 for unified file/object and AI-analytics workloads.
Can Uniqcli help migrate our data off Nimble arrays?
Yes. Our team can help size a right-fit Alletra Storage MP B10000 or X10000 configuration against your current Nimble workload and plan the cutover, including any available HPE trade-in credit toward the new array.
Is the replacement TAA-compliant for federal or SLED purchases?
Uniqcli can configure Alletra Storage MP builds to TAA-compliant specifications for federal, SLED, and healthcare buyers who need Trade Agreements Act sourcing — flag that requirement when you request a quote so we build the compliant configuration from the start.
How do we get pricing and place an order?
Contact Uniqcli for a quote. We'll confirm your current Nimble AF/HF configuration, recommend a right-sized Alletra Storage MP build, apply any available trade-in credit, and send back priced, orderable SKUs.
Other all-flash & hybrid-flash storage arrays upgrade paths
Lifecycle references: zhiliao.h3c.com, support.hpe.com, coolspirit.co.uk, parkplacetechnologies.com. Confirm your exact model’s dates with HPE.
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