Pure Storage FlashArray //C40
The Pure Storage FlashArray //C40 was an enterprise capacity-optimized all-flash array delivering NVMe QLC flash media at spinning disk economics. In a 3U dual-controller chassis, it brought consistent all-flash latency and complete Purity//FA data services to secondary applications, test/dev, and disaster recovery tiers.
Specifications
| Brand | Pure Storage |
|---|---|
| Family | FlashArray //C |
| Form factor | 3U rack |
| Released | Jun 2020 |
| End of sale | Jun 2023 |
| End of support | Jun 2028 |
| Controller configuration | Dual active-active controllers in 3U enclosure |
| Operating system | Pure Storage Purity//FA |
| Raw capacity | Up to 494TB raw |
| Effective capacity | Up to 1.8PB effective with data reduction |
| Drive media | NVMe DirectFlash QLC Modules (24.7TB, 49TB) |
| Connectivity | 32Gb/16Gb FC, 25GbE/10GbE iSCSI, and NVMe-oF |
| Data reduction | Inline deduplication and compression optimized for QLC media |
| Management | Pure1 and Purity GUI |
Generations
- Next generation: Pure Storage FlashArray //C50 R4
Check compatibility with Pure Storage
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Pure Storage has tested with the Pure Storage FlashArray //C40.
- Compatibility Pure Storage compatibility matrix (free vendor sign-in)
- Support Pure Storage Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
What media type was used in the FlashArray //C40?
The //C40 utilized Quad-Level Cell (QLC) DirectFlash Modules managed natively by Purity.
What array replaced the FlashArray //C40?
The FlashArray //C50 R4 replaced the //C40 in mid-2023.
Buying or selling FlashArray //C40?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- Pure Storage FlashArray //C Overview, checked 2026-10-28
- Pure Storage Hardware Guide - //C40, checked 2026-10-28