About Our Used & Refurbished HPE Nimble Storage
Looking for high-performance, cost-effective enterprise storage? At Alta Technologies, we specialize in used Nimble storage solutions that deliver exceptional reliability and savings for IT professionals, data centers, and managed service providers.
With over 30 years of industry trust, we provide professionally refurbished HPE Nimble Storage arrays backed by our expert in-house engineers, multi-point inspection, and enterprise-grade testing, all ready to ship from our extensive inventory.
Whether you're upgrading your existing SAN environment or expanding your data center, our inventory of HPE Nimble Adaptive Flash and All-Flash Arrays offers tested and compatible upgrades for every performance tier and capacity requirement.
Why Choose Used HPE Nimble Storage?
HPE Nimble Storage systems are known for their intelligent architecture, ease of management, and predictive analytics capabilities. But brand-new systems can come with a premium price tag.
At Alta Technologies, you gain the same performance and functionality without overpaying. Our used Nimble storage solutions allow you to:
- Reduce TCO by 50-80% compared to new hardware
- Access high IOPS, low-latency flash performance
- Extend the life of your existing infrastructure.
- Support sustainability by giving enterprise hardware a second life
Whether you're deploying flash in production or need a scalable disaster recovery platform, our flash solutions are professionally tested to enterprise standards, delivering enterprise reliability at a fraction of the cost.
Our Refurbished HPE Nimble Storage Product Lines
We offer a comprehensive selection of refurbished HPE Nimble storage arrays, including both Adaptive Flash and All-Flash options, each tailored to different workloads.
HPE Nimble Adaptive Flash Arrays (HF Series)
The HF Series combines flash performance with spinning disk capacity, offering a versatile hybrid solution. Perfect for general-purpose workloads.
- HF20, HF20C, HF20H – Entry to mid-level hybrid systems
- HF40, HF40C – For growing environments needing more throughput
- HF60, HF60C – High-capacity, dual-controller units for larger infrastructures
- xF40 / xF60 – Flexible configurations for flash/adaptive flash workloads
All systems feature dual-controller designs, SATA/SAS SSDs, and scalable trays, and are fully professionally refurbished by Alta Technologies.
HPE Nimble All-Flash Arrays (AF Series)
The AF Series delivers all-flash speed, ultra-low latency, and predictable performance for mission-critical apps.
- AF20 / AF20Q - Entry-level flash performance with great scalability
- AF40 / AF60 / AF80 - Performance-tiered for medium to high workloads
- AF1000 / AF3000 / AF5000 / AF7000 / AF9000 - Enterprise-ready systems with robust IOPS and expansion capabilities
Whether you need lightning-fast SSD read/write speeds or SAN optimization, these arrays are ideal for VDI, OLTP, or cloud environments.
Key Features of Refurbished HPE Nimble Storage
Every used Nimble storage system from Alta Technologies undergoes a thorough multi-point inspection process, ensuring each unit is professionally refurbished to meet enterprise-grade reliability standards. Systems are cleaned and tested in climate-controlled environments, replicating real-world data center conditions to ensure consistent and dependable performance.
From SSDs, controllers, and trays, to memory and interface modules, each component is individually tested for functionality, compatibility, and performance before being approved for resale.
Alta maintains one of the largest inventories of used Nimble storage in the United States, with systems available for immediate deployment. Every array is backed by an Alta warranty, providing reliable coverage without the high costs or restrictions associated with OEM maintenance programs.
How to Choose the Right Used HPE Nimble System
Flash vs Adaptive Flash
Choosing between All-Flash and Adaptive Flash comes down to your workload. The AF Series is designed for low latency and high IOPS, making it ideal for VDI, OLTP, and other demanding environments. The HF Series offers a hybrid setup that combines SSD speed and spinning disk capacity, ideal for mixed-use cases where cost and performance must be balanced.
Capacity Planning
Think ahead. Storage needs grow rapidly, and underestimating capacity can create bottlenecks. Alta helps you size your system for today and future growth, with options to expand through trays and compatible drive upgrades as your demands increase.
Performance Needs - IOPS, Latency & Connectivity
It’s not just about how much storage you have; it’s about how fast it responds. IOPS, latency, and network speed all matter. Alta offers systems with tested dual-port controllers, 10GbE or 25GbE options, and configurations tuned for real-world performance.
Evaluating Support & Scalability
Used doesn’t mean unsupported. Every system is backed by an Alta warranty and rigorously tested to ensure it performs reliably in production. Whether you're expanding next quarter or next year, we make sure your storage is ready to scale without locking you into costly OEM upgrades.
Why Buy from Alta Technologies?
As a leader in refurbished enterprise IT hardware since 1995, Alta Technologies stands apart with:
- Over 30 years serving global IT professionals
- A vast inventory of professionally refurbished HPE Nimble storage
- Expert configuration guidance from in-house engineers
- Fast shipping and custom quotes
- Strong emphasis on sustainability and circular IT practices
- Alta is R2v3 certified for responsible recycling
We're not affiliated with HPE or any other OEMs; we’re a proud, independent refurbisher helping you stretch your IT budget with enterprise-ready solutions.
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