Pure Storage FlashArray//X All-Flash Storage Array

Pure Storage FlashArray//X delivers high-performance mission-critical storage for enterprise data centres where low latency and consistent responsiveness matter. Its end-to-end NVMe architecture and scale-up active-active design help keep databases and mixed workloads moving while simplifying ongoing protection and growth.

Pure Storage FlashArray//X All-Flash Storage Array

Pure Storage FlashArray//X Key Platform Specifications

  • Primary Use Case: Mission-Critical Storage
  • Latency Tier: Low Latency
  • Architecture Type: Scale-Up Active-Active
  • Storage Type: All-Flash
  • Maximum Raw Capacity: 1.207 PB
  • Drive Bays: 20
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Pure Storage FlashArray//X Overview

As databases, virtual machines and shared applications grow denser, storage platforms must keep response times predictable while staying simple to run, protect and scale.

Mission-Critical Primary Storage for Mixed Workloads

Pure Storage FlashArray//X is a performance-focused block and file array for production environments that need consistent low latency across database, virtualisation and mixed critical workloads. It is suited to infrastructure tiers where application responsiveness and operational continuity matter more than low-cost capacity.

Built for Dense, Always-On Operations

The platform uses an End-to-End NVMe design with a Scale-Up Active-Active architecture, helping keep service levels steady as demand rises. It connects through 10/25/100Gb Ethernet and 16/32/64Gb FC, so it can fit into established environments without forcing a redesign.

Efficiency That Supports Day-to-Day Administration

With Inline Deduplication and Compression, FlashArray//X helps infrastructure teams use capacity more effectively while keeping the platform compact. That makes it easier to consolidate workloads, manage growth and maintain a dependable storage tier for production systems.

For teams planning a storage refresh, Pure Storage FlashArray//X gives our team a practical foundation to align performance, resilience and operational control around your live workloads.

Pure Storage FlashArray//X Key Features​

Pure Storage FlashArray//X is a mission-critical storage platform for enterprise environments, designed to deliver consistent operations and a storage foundation for demanding applications.

Mission-Critical Flash Foundation

End-to-End NVMe Architecture
End-to-end NVMe support provides a low-latency flash path for mission-critical storage workloads.

Application-Ready Storage Platform
The platform is aligned to mission-critical storage use cases where predictable application response is important.

Efficient Data Reduction
Inline deduplication and compression improve usable capacity efficiency without changing the storage architecture.

Consistent Flash Performance
The FlashArray//X architecture is built to deliver stable flash storage behavior for enterprise workloads.

Operational Control For Production

Storage Operations Model
The platform is designed as a managed storage system for enterprise operations rather than a collection of discrete components.

Protection Through Data Reduction
Inline deduplication and compression support efficient storage consumption across production data sets.

Deployment Consistency
The same FlashArray//X platform applies across listed variants, including new and refurbished units.

Speak to a Pure Storage Storage Specialist

When mission-critical workloads need end-to-end NVMe storage and efficient data reduction, our Pure Storage experts can help design a FlashArray//X environment around your application priorities.

Pure Storage FlashArray//X Technical Specifications

Full specifications for this model are listed below.

Additional information

Product Family

Pure Storage FlashArray
Product Series

X
Deployment

Data Centre
Target Organisation Size

Enterprise
Primary Use Case

Mission-Critical Storage
Workload Profile

Mission-Critical Databases
Storage Performance Tier

High Performance
Product Tier

Flagship
Latency Tier

Low Latency
Scalability Model

Scale-Up
Architecture Type

Storage Type

All-Flash
Access Architecture

Unified
NVMe Support Level

End-to-End NVMe
Maximum Raw Capacity

1.207 PB
Maximum Effective Capacity

4.4 PB
Capacity Basis

Family Maximum
Drive Bays

20
Drive Interface

NVMe
Supported Media Types

DirectFlash Modules
Controller Architecture

Active-Active Controllers
Controller Cache

N/A
Maximum Expansion Shelves

2
Supported Protocols

iSCSI / Fibre Channel / NFS / SMB / NVMe-oF
Host Interface Types

10/25/100Gb Ethernet / 16/32/64Gb FC
Maximum Host Ports

16
Data Protection

RAID-HA
Deduplication Support

Yes
Compression Support

Yes
Data Reduction Method

Inline Deduplication + Compression
Power Redundancy

Hot-swappable PSUs
Cloud Integration

Hybrid Cloud Mobility

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Pure Storage FlashArray//X Deployment Scenarios

Pure Storage FlashArray//X is a high-performance primary storage platform for transaction-heavy business applications, virtualised estates and consolidated databases that need low latency, strong resilience and simpler day-to-day operation in core data centres.

Trading, Payments and Risk Platforms

Financial services teams use FlashArray//X for trading, payments and risk systems that cannot afford slow response times during peak activity. It supports predictable performance, rapid recovery and a more manageable operating model for small teams.

Clinical Systems and Patient Administration

In healthcare, FlashArray//X fits EHR, pharmacy and scheduling databases that must stay responsive around the clock. It helps reduce disruption during maintenance and gives clinicians reliable access to patient-critical applications.

Billing and Subscriber Services in Telecoms

Telecom operators deploy FlashArray//X beneath billing, charging and subscriber platforms where constant updates and large transaction volumes are routine. Its consistent response under load helps avoid storage becoming the bottleneck in 24/7 service operations.

Production ERP, MES and Historian Databases

Manufacturing teams choose FlashArray//X for ERP, MES and historian workloads that keep plants moving. It supports fast transactional updates, protects production schedules and lowers the risk of taking operational systems offline for maintenance.

Consolidated Data Centre Storage for Critical Applications

Data centre operators use FlashArray//X as a dependable high-performance tier for mixed virtual machines, databases and business applications. It helps consolidate workloads without sacrificing responsiveness, while keeping administration and growth easier to control.

Planning an Pure Storage FlashArray//X Deployment?

Our team can help design and deploy Pure Storage FlashArray//X for finance, healthcare, telecoms, manufacturing and consolidated data centre environments with a practical approach to performance, resilience and operational fit.

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