Pure Storage FlashArray //C60
The Pure Storage FlashArray //C60 was the industry's first all-QLC enterprise storage array, engineered to replace hybrid disk storage for tier-2 workloads. Utilizing 3U dual active-active controllers and high-capacity QLC DirectFlash Modules, it delivered multi-petabyte capacity with 2 to 4ms response times under Purity//FA.
Specifications
| Brand | Pure Storage |
|---|---|
| Family | FlashArray //C |
| Form factor | 3U rack |
| Released | Sep 2019 |
| 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 1.8PB raw with expansion shelves |
| Effective capacity | Up to 5.2PB 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 |
| Management | Pure1 and Purity GUI |
Generations
- Next generation: Pure Storage FlashArray //C70 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 //C60.
- Compatibility Pure Storage compatibility matrix (free vendor sign-in)
- Support Pure Storage Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
What workloads target the FlashArray //C60?
The //C60 targets capacity-oriented workloads including VMware consolidation, backup repositories, and dev/test environments.
What successor succeeded the //C60?
The FlashArray //C70 R4 succeeded the //C60 in June 2023.
Buying or selling FlashArray //C60?
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 - //C60, checked 2026-10-28