OEM supported
The HPE Nimble AF20Q / AF40 / AF60 / AF80 reaches End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 Jul 2028.
End of sale
31 Jul 2023EOSL
31 Jul 2028
31 Jul 2023EOSL
31 Jul 2028
- Manufacturer
- HPE
- Product family
- Nimble
- Models / part numbers
- AF20Q, AF40, AF60, AF80, Nimble dHCI
- Category
- Storage
- End of sale / EOL
- 31 Jul 2023
- End of Service Life
- 31 Jul 2028
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- HPE notice nmsceol-0007. Hardware upgrades could be bought until 2026-07-31. Replacement: Alletra 5000 / 6000.
- Last checked
- 13 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the HPE Nimble AF20Q / AF40 / AF60 / AF80 End of Service Life?
HPE Nimble AF20Q / AF40 / AF60 / AF80 reaches End of Service Life on 31 Jul 2028, after End of Sale on 31 Jul 2023.
What happens after the Nimble AF20Q / AF40 / AF60 / AF80 reaches EOSL?
HPE stops selling support contracts, spare parts and firmware updates. The hardware keeps working, but break/fix, parts and engineering help must come from a third-party maintenance provider.
Can SLA Expert support the Nimble AF20Q / AF40 / AF60 / AF80 after EOSL?
Yes — SLA Expert provides multi-vendor third-party maintenance, spares and field engineering for post-EOSL HPE equipment across the Middle East and Africa. Request a quote to confirm coverage for your units.
Related HPE EOSL dates
| Model | Category | End of sale | EOSL date | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nimble HF20 / HF40 / HF60 / AF20 HF20, HF20C, HF20H, HF40C, HF60C, AF20, AF20Q | Storage | — | 31 Jul 2028 | OEM supported | |
| Nimble CS1000 / CS3000 / CS5000 / CS7000 (CSx000) CS1000H, CS1000, CS3000, CS5000, CS7000, ES2 shelf | Storage | 31 Oct 2019 | 31 Oct 2024 | Past EOSL | |
| Nimble AF1000 / AF3000 / AF5000 / AF7000 / AF9000 AF1000, AF3000, AF5000, AF7000, AF9000, Q8B40A, Q8B41A, Q8B33A, Q8B34A, Q8B35A | Storage | 31 Oct 2019 | 31 Oct 2024 | Past EOSL | |
| Nimble SF100 / SF300 SF100, SF300 | Storage | — | 31 Oct 2024 | Past EOSL | |
| ProLiant DL385 G6 DL385 Gen6 | Server | — | 31 Dec 2015 | Past EOSL | |
| ProLiant DL360 G6 DL360 Gen6 | Server | — | 30 Apr 2016 | Past EOSL |