Pure Storage FlashArray //FA-405
The Pure Storage FlashArray //FA-405 was an entry all-flash array of the FA-400 generation. Delivering 100,000 IOPS and unified block storage with inline deduplication in a multi-chassis dual-controller configuration, it introduced cost-effective flash storage to midsized corporate data centers.
Specifications
| Brand | Pure Storage |
|---|---|
| Family | FlashArray //FA |
| Form factor | 2U rack |
| Released | May 2014 |
| End of sale | Mar 2016 |
| End of support | Mar 2021 |
| Controller configuration | Dual controllers in 2U enclosure with external flash shelf |
| Operating system | Pure Storage Purity//FA 4.x |
| Raw capacity | Up to 40TB raw |
| Effective capacity | Up to 100TB effective |
| Drive media | 6Gb SAS SSDs |
| Connectivity | 16Gb/8Gb FC, 10GbE iSCSI |
| Data reduction | Inline deduplication and compression |
| Management | Purity GUI and CLI |
Generations
- Next generation: Pure Storage FlashArray //M10
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 //FA-405.
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Equivalent models from other brands
- HPE 3PAR 7200
- Dell Compellent SC4020 · compare
FAQ
What operating system powered the FA-405?
The FA-405 ran early releases of the Pure Storage Purity Operating Environment.
What successor succeeded the FA-405?
The FlashArray //M10 succeeded the FA-405 in March 2016.
Buying or selling FlashArray //FA-405?
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 Knowledge Base - FlashArray //FA-400 Series, checked 2026-10-28
- Pure Storage FlashArray //FA-400 Datasheet, checked 2026-10-28