HPE
Q8B40A - HPE NS AF1000 All Flash Base Array:Nimble AF1xxx Arrays
Q8B40A - HPE NS AF1000 All Flash Base Array:Nimble AF1xxx Arrays
HPE Q8B40A – Nimble Storage AF1000 All-Flash Base Array (AF1xxx Series)
The HPE Q8B40A Nimble Storage AF1000 is a high-performance all-flash base array designed for businesses that require ultra-low latency, consistent performance, and enterprise-grade reliability. As part of the HPE Nimble AF1xxx series, the AF1000 delivers powerful flash performance combined with advanced data services and intelligent analytics.
Built on HPE Nimble’s proven architecture, the AF1000 provides predictable, high IOPS and low latency for demanding workloads such as virtualization, databases, VDI, and business-critical applications. With integrated HPE InfoSight, the system leverages AI-driven analytics to proactively predict and prevent issues, optimize performance, and simplify storage management.
The Q8B40A base array serves as the foundation of a scalable all-flash solution, allowing flexible expansion of capacity and performance as requirements grow.
Key Features:
¤ Part Number: Q8B40A
¤ Product Type: All-Flash Base Array
¤ Series: HPE Nimble Storage AF1000 (AF1xxx family)
¤ Storage Technology: All-Flash (SSD-based)
¤ Performance: Ultra-low latency and consistent high IOPS
¤ Management: HPE InfoSight with predictive analytics
Data Services:
¤ Thin provisioning
¤ Inline compression
¤ Snapshot-based data protection
¤ Replication and high availability
Ideal For:
¤ Virtualized environments (VMware, Hyper-V)
¤ Databases and transactional workloads
¤ VDI and enterprise applications
Performance-critical SAN deployments
Benefits:
¤ Predictable all-flash performance
¤ Reduced operational complexity
¤ Proactive issue prevention with AI analytics
¤ Enterprise reliability and scalability
The HPE Nimble AF1000 All-Flash Base Array (Q8B40A) is an excellent choice for organizations seeking high-performance, intelligent, and easy-to-manage flash storage with the proven reliability of the Nimble platform.
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Condition: Refurbished
Warranty
Warranty
The majority of our equipment comes with 6 months warranty, with the exception of tapes and batteries - which comes wth 1 month waranty. If you need a special warranty period, you can ask your contact person for an extended warranty. Please note that the extended warranty can be extended for a maximum of 3 years and in most cases it incurs an extra cost. It must also be purchased at the same time as the original Purchase Order. In the event a faulty part or a part that stops working within its warranty period, email your contact person and request a RMA (email should include Ameta invoice number, product part number & serial number) and we will process your claim. You can view our Terms of sale here: https://ametacomputer.com/pages/terms-of-sale
Conditions
Conditions
Refurbished
Product is cleaned and refurbished by Ameta.
Manufacturer Refurbished
Product is refurbished and re-certified by the original manufacturer.
New F/S
Product is unused and factory sealed in original manufacturer retail packaging.
New
Product is unused with or without original manufacturer packaging, such as bulk, pulls, or spares.
New Open Box (NOB)
Product is unused, but original manufacturer packaging seal is broken or cut.
The condition for each product, can be found in the description of the product.
Shipping
Shipping
Shipping Information
We offer same-day shipping on all orders placed before 14:30 CEST (Central European Summer Time), Monday through Friday. Orders placed after this cutoff will ship the next business day.
Typical delivery times:
- Within Europe: 1–2 business days
- Outside Europe: 2–3 business days
Shipping costs vary depending on the destination and the items in your order. The exact shipping rate will be calculated at checkout.
All items are securely packed and shipped with tracking, so you can follow your delivery every step of the way. If you have special shipping requirements or need express delivery, feel free to contact us before placing your order.

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