HPE Nimble Storage HF40C 42 TB SAN Array | Rack-Mount Enterprise — UG5V2E

Sustain mixed primary and secondary workloads with the HPE Nimble Storage HF40C SAN storage system. Built as an adaptive flash array, it combines 42 TB of installed HDD capacity with 2.88 TB of installed SSD capacity to balance cost-efficient performance with storage density. Dual controllers and RAID support help maintain data availability and fault tolerance, while 10 Gigabit Ethernet and iSCSI connectivity fit cleanly into modern storage networks. This 4U rack-mountable platform is designed for teams that need more than basic capacity. Its hybrid flash architecture is suited to primary workloads where performance matters, and to secondary workloads where backup and disaster recovery data should remain active and useful. With 24 total bays, including 21 x 3.5-inch bays and 3 x 2.5-inch bays, the HF40C gives infrastructure teams room to scale without moving to a larger footprint. Fibre Channel support adds flexibility for environments that need broader SAN integration. For organizations comparing entry-level storage to a system built for production use, the HF40C stands out by pairing capacity, flash acceleration, and resilient architecture in a single chassis. It is a practical choice when uptime, predictable performance, and storage efficiency all matter. Ideal For Primary storage for mixed virtualized workloads that need flash acceleration and capacity Secondary storage for backup repositories and disaster recovery copies SAN deployment in rack-based enterprise infrastructure with iSCSI or Fibre Channel connectivity Capacity-focused storage refreshes where dual-controller resilience is required Why This Product 1 More capacity than entry SANs with 42 TB HDD and 24 bays 2 Flash-assisted design for primary and secondary workloads 3 Dual controllers and RAID for stronger availability than single-controller systems 4 Fibre Channel and iSCSI support for broader SAN integration