HPE Nimble Storage HF40C 21 TB SAN Array

Support mixed storage demands with the HPE Nimble Storage HF40C SAN Storage System, designed to handle both primary and secondary flash workloads in a single rack-mount platform. This configuration combines 21 x HDD installed for 21 TB of HDD capacity with 6 x SSD installed for 5.76 TB of total SSD capacity, giving teams a practical balance of capacity and flash acceleration for backup, DR, and active data services. Built as a 4U, rack-mountable array with 24 total bays, the HF40C is sized for dense deployment without sacrificing serviceability. RAID support adds the fault tolerance expected in enterprise storage environments, while 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity supports fast network access over RJ-45 and iSCSI. The dual-controller architecture and 64 GB of RAM help sustain consistent performance under mixed workloads. For organizations standardizing on HPE storage, this model offers the capacity profile and connectivity needed to justify a premium SAN tier over entry-level arrays. It is suited for teams that need dependable storage for production data, backup repositories, and disaster recovery workflows in a compact footprint.