Pure Storage FlashArray //FA-450
The Pure Storage FlashArray //FA-450 was the high-end model of the FA-400 series, delivering up to 200,000 IOPS and sub-millisecond response times for large database consolidation. In a dual-controller configuration with external flash shelves, it provided dependable enterprise block services under Purity.
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 shelves |
| Operating system | Pure Storage Purity//FA 4.x |
| Raw capacity | Up to 70TB raw |
| Effective capacity | Up to 250TB 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 //M70
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-450.
- Compatibility Pure Storage compatibility matrix (free vendor sign-in)
- Support Pure Storage Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
What performance did the FA-450 achieve?
The FA-450 delivered up to 200,000 IOPS with sub-millisecond latency.
What successor succeeded the FA-450?
The FlashArray //M70 succeeded the FA-450 in June 2015.
Buying or selling FlashArray //FA-450?
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