Pure Storage FlashBlade//E Capacity-Optimised File & Object Storage Platform

Pure Storage FlashBlade//E is a capacity-optimised file and object storage platform for data centres that keeps large retained datasets online with lower long-term storage cost. Its scale-out all-flash architecture and inline compression help simplify management while preserving room to grow.

Pure Storage FlashBlade//E Capacity-Optimised File & Object Storage Platform

Pure Storage FlashBlade//E Key Platform Specifications

  • Primary Use Case: File & Object Storage
  • Latency Tier: Balanced
  • Architecture Type: Modular Disaggregated
  • Storage Type: All-Flash
  • Maximum Raw Capacity: 60 PB
  • Drive Bays: 40
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Pure Storage FlashBlade//E Overview

As retained data grows faster than active workloads, infrastructure teams need storage that can absorb expanding repositories without adding rack, power or operational overhead.

Capacity-Dense Storage for Retained Data

Pure Storage FlashBlade//E is a scale-out file and object platform for backup, archive and other multi-petabyte repositories where capacity economics matter most. It supports S3, NFS and SMB access on QLC DirectFlash Modules, with 100Gb Ethernet connectivity for production environments that need simple, direct integration.

Built to Fit Consolidated Infrastructure

The platform starts at 4PB or 4.5PB and scales to 60 PB maximum effective capacity. That gives teams room to consolidate retained datasets into one dense tier, rather than spreading them across fragmented systems.

Operational Outcomes That Matter

FlashBlade//E helps reduce storage sprawl, preserve available space, and keep long-term data online for recovery, reuse and analysis. It is a practical fit when power, footprint and management time are under pressure, but the data still needs to remain accessible.

Talk to our team about Pure Storage FlashBlade//E and how it can support your retained-data strategy in production.

Pure Storage FlashBlade//E Key Features​

Pure Storage FlashBlade//E is an enterprise storage platform for modern file and object environments, built to deliver scalable capacity and operational consistency for growing data-driven workloads.

Scale-Out Data Platform

Scale-Out Architecture
The platform uses a scale-out model that expands capacity and performance together as requirements increase.

Unified File and Object Access
It supports S3, NFS, and SMB protocols to serve shared data environments from a single platform.

Enterprise Capacity Headroom
The architecture is designed to reach up to 60 PB of raw capacity for large-scale storage deployments.

Workload Consolidation
Multiple access protocols on one system help consolidate unstructured data services across teams and applications.

Operational Consistency

Shared Storage Operations
The platform provides a consistent storage layer for file and object use cases, simplifying administration across mixed workloads.

Growth Without Replatforming
Scale-out expansion supports incremental growth so storage can be added as demand changes.

Protocol Flexibility
Native S3, NFS, and SMB support helps align storage access with application and user requirements.

Speak to a Pure Storage Storage Specialist

If you are planning large-scale file or object growth, our team can help align FlashBlade//E with your capacity, protocol, and operational requirements.

Pure Storage FlashBlade//E Technical Specifications

Full specifications for this model are listed below.

Additional information

Product Family

Pure Storage FlashBlade
Product Series

E
Deployment

Data Centre
Target Organisation Size

Large Enterprise
Primary Use Case

File & Object Storage
Workload Profile

File & Object Data Lakes
Storage Performance Tier

Capacity Optimised
Product Tier

Specialist
Latency Tier

Balanced
Scalability Model

Scale-Out
Architecture Type

Storage Type

All-Flash
Access Architecture

Object / File
NVMe Support Level

NVMe Drives
Maximum Raw Capacity

60 PB
Maximum Effective Capacity

60 PB
Capacity Basis

Family Maximum
Drive Bays

40
Drive Interface

NVMe
Supported Media Types

QLC DirectFlash Modules
Controller Architecture

Distributed Scale-Out
Controller Cache

None
Maximum Expansion Shelves

N/A
Supported Protocols

S3 / NFS / SMB
Host Interface Types

100Gb Ethernet
Maximum Host Ports

16
Data Protection

Erasure Coding
Deduplication Support

No
Compression Support

Yes
Data Reduction Method

Inline Compression
Power Redundancy

Hot-swappable PSUs
Cloud Integration

None

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Pure Storage FlashBlade//E Deployment Scenarios

Pure Storage FlashBlade//E is a capacity-focused file and object platform for organisations that need to retain large volumes of unstructured data online at lower long-term cost. It fits repository-heavy environments where scale, efficiency and simple operations matter more than active production performance.

Media Production Libraries and Project Archives

Studios and post-production teams use FlashBlade//E as a nearline library for finished projects, masters and raw footage. It keeps large media collections online for reuse or remastering while reducing the rack space, power draw and admin effort of older archive systems.

Clinical Imaging, Genomics and Research Retention

Healthcare organisations need dependable long-term storage for imaging, genomics, research outputs and protection copies that stay available but are not constantly accessed. FlashBlade//E supports that retention model with scalable capacity and a simpler footprint for overstretched storage teams.

Telecoms Data and Compliance Repositories

Telecom operators generate constant streams of logs, call records, telemetry and packet captures that must be kept for investigation, reporting and recovery. FlashBlade//E provides a dense repository for this growth, helping control retention costs without frequent redesigns.

Energy, Utilities and Field Data Archives

For seismic, geospatial, inspection and operational records, utilities need years of data kept online for re-analysis and compliance. FlashBlade//E gives these teams a practical long-term home with better space and power efficiency than large disk-based repositories.

Shared Backup, Archive and Object Tiers in Data Centres

Data centres often need one shared storage tier for backup, archive, object data and data-lake landing zones. FlashBlade//E consolidates those retained datasets into a dense scale-out platform, easing capacity growth and simplifying recovery operations.

Planning an Pure Storage FlashBlade//E Deployment?

Our team can help design and deploy FlashBlade//E for retention-heavy environments, from media archives and healthcare repositories to telecoms, utilities and data centre consolidation projects.

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