Pure Storage FlashArray//C Capacity-Optimised All-Flash Storage Array

Pure Storage FlashArray//C provides capacity-optimised enterprise storage for data centre environments, bringing production workloads, file services and recovery copies onto a unified all-flash platform. Its active-active architecture and end-to-end NVMe design help organisations simplify management while keeping everyday performance dependable as data grows.

Pure Storage FlashArray//C Capacity-Optimised All-Flash Storage Array

Pure Storage FlashArray//C Key Platform Specifications

  • Primary Use Case: General Purpose Storage
  • Latency Tier: Balanced
  • Architecture Type: Scale-Up Active-Active
  • Storage Type: All-Flash
  • Maximum Raw Capacity: 4.2 PB
  • Drive Bays: 20
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Pure Storage FlashArray//C Overview

When virtual machines, shared files, backups and retention data all compete for space, storage has to stay predictable, easy to manage and ready to scale without adding operational drag.

A Practical Fit for Mixed Production and Non-Production Workloads

The Pure Storage FlashArray//C is a QLC all-flash block and file array for production, backup, disaster recovery and test/dev environments. It is aimed at teams that need dependable flash storage with more capacity headroom than a performance-first tier.

Designed to Keep Capacity Growth Under Control

With End-to-End NVMe, support for iSCSI, Fibre Channel, NFS, SMB and NVMe-oF, plus inline deduplication and compression, the platform is built to fit into existing storage and file services plans without forcing a redesign.

Operational Headroom for Steady Expansion

Up to 16.3 PB effective capacity gives infrastructure teams room to absorb data growth, consolidate more workloads and keep recovery copies accessible. That helps reduce storage sprawl while keeping day-to-day administration straightforward.

For organisations planning around the Pure Storage FlashArray//C, our team can help map the platform to your workload mix and operational targets.

Pure Storage FlashArray//C Key Features​

Pure Storage FlashArray//C is an enterprise storage platform for data center and hybrid infrastructure environments, designed to deliver capacity-efficient flash storage with a straightforward operational model.

Capacity-Efficient Flash Platform

End-to-End NVMe Architecture
The platform uses end-to-end NVMe to align low-latency flash access across the storage path.

Scale for Growing Data Sets
Its architecture supports large-scale growth with a maximum effective capacity of 16.3 PB.

Inline Data Reduction
Inline deduplication and compression improve usable capacity without changing the platform footprint.

Enterprise Flash Delivery
The system is positioned for production storage environments that need flash performance with efficient capacity use.

Operational Control for Storage Teams

Streamlined Platform Management
The product is designed to simplify day-to-day storage operations within enterprise infrastructure.

Resilient Storage Foundation
Its architecture supports dependable operation for business-critical data services in the data center.

Policy-Driven Efficiency
Capacity optimization is handled through built-in data reduction rather than manual storage tuning.

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If you need efficient flash storage for scaling enterprise workloads, our team can help map FlashArray//C to your capacity, performance, and operational requirements.

Pure Storage FlashArray//C Technical Specifications

Full specifications for this model are listed below.

Additional information

Product Family

Pure Storage FlashArray
Product Series

C
Deployment

Data Centre
Target Organisation Size

Enterprise
Primary Use Case

General Purpose Storage
Workload Profile

General Enterprise Storage
Storage Performance Tier

Capacity Optimised
Product Tier

Standard
Latency Tier

Balanced
Scalability Model

Scale-Up
Architecture Type

Storage Type

All-Flash
Access Architecture

Unified
NVMe Support Level

End-to-End NVMe
Maximum Raw Capacity

4.2 PB
Maximum Effective Capacity

16.3 PB
Capacity Basis

Family Maximum
Drive Bays

20
Drive Interface

NVMe
Supported Media Types

QLC 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//C Deployment Scenarios

Pure Storage FlashArray//C is a value-focused all-flash storage platform for mixed production and capacity-heavy workloads where dependable everyday performance, simpler administration and strong storage efficiency matter more than ultra-low latency.

Central Office Virtualisation and File Services

Professional services firms use FlashArray//C for shared VMs, office applications and document storage in lean IT environments. It helps keep day-to-day systems responsive while reducing admin effort, capacity waste and the pressure to overbuy performance.

Case Management and Long-Lived Legal Records

Legal teams deploy it behind document management, case-file shares and email archives when searchable retention and recovery are more important than top-end database latency. The platform supports growing client data with a simpler, more cost-conscious operating model.

Secondary Clinical Data and Recovery Copies

Healthcare organisations place FlashArray//C on departmental systems, secondary imaging stores and backup targets where data must stay accessible and protected. It fits budget-conscious teams that need resilient capacity without adding storage complexity to overstretched infrastructure.

Plant, ERP and Engineering Workloads

Manufacturing sites use it to consolidate plant VMs, corporate systems, engineering files and ERP support data on one resilient platform. That reduces storage silos, simplifies backup and recovery, and supports steady capacity growth across operational teams.

Shared Development, Test and Build Environments

Software development teams choose FlashArray//C for virtual machines, cloned test systems, build services and non-production databases that expand quickly. It gives them predictable flash storage, fast provisioning and enough capacity for many parallel projects.

Planning a Pure Storage FlashArray//C Deployment?

Our team can help design and deploy FlashArray//C for mixed production, retention, backup and development environments, with guidance on sizing, data protection and the right operating model for your team.

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