Pure Storage FlashArray //C70 R4
The Pure Storage FlashArray //C70 R4 is a midrange enterprise capacity all-flash array delivering multi-petabyte consolidation on high-density QLC flash media. In a 3U dual-controller chassis with PCIe Gen 4 interconnects, it provides high throughput and low power consumption for secondary virtualization and data lake repositories.
Specifications
| Brand | Pure Storage |
|---|---|
| Family | FlashArray //C |
| Form factor | 3U rack |
| Released | Jun 2023 |
| Controller configuration | Dual active-active controllers in 3U enclosure |
| Processor | Intel Xeon Scalable multi-core processors per controller |
| Operating system | Pure Storage Purity//FA |
| Raw capacity | Up to 1.8PB raw with expansion shelves |
| Effective capacity | Up to 6PB effective with data reduction |
| Drive media | NVMe DirectFlash QLC Modules (up to 75TB per module) |
| Connectivity | 64Gb/32Gb FC, 100GbE/25GbE/10GbE iSCSI, and NVMe-oF |
| Data reduction | Inline deduplication and compression |
| Management | Pure1 and Purity REST API |
Generations
- Previous generation: Pure Storage FlashArray //C60
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 //C70 R4.
- Compatibility Pure Storage compatibility matrix (free vendor sign-in)
- Support Pure Storage Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
What media is used in the //C70 R4?
The //C70 R4 uses high-capacity QLC DirectFlash Modules up to 75TB per module.
What replaced the //C60 array?
The //C70 R4 succeeded the //C60 with PCIe Gen 4 controllers and higher capacity modules.
Buying or selling FlashArray //C70 R4?
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 Specifications, checked 2026-10-28
- Pure Storage Documentation - //C R4 Generation, checked 2026-10-28