Pure Storage FlashArray //M10
The Pure Storage FlashArray //M10 was a 3U entry-level all-flash storage array designed for midsized businesses, remote offices, and entry virtualization clusters. Delivering unified SAS flash storage with dual active-active controllers and Purity Operating Environment, it established low-latency flash storage for smaller IT departments.
Specifications
| Brand | Pure Storage |
|---|---|
| Family | FlashArray //M |
| Form factor | 3U rack |
| Released | Mar 2016 |
| End of sale | May 2018 |
| End of support | May 2023 |
| Controller configuration | Dual active-active controllers in 3U enclosure |
| Operating system | Pure Storage Purity//FA |
| Raw capacity | Up to 25TB raw |
| Effective capacity | Up to 65TB effective with data reduction |
| Drive media | 12Gb SAS Flash Modules |
| Connectivity | 16Gb/8Gb FC, 10GbE/1GbE iSCSI |
| Nvram | Dual NVRAM modules with supercapacitor backup |
| Data reduction | Inline deduplication and compression |
| Management | Pure1 and Purity GUI |
Generations
- Previous generation: Pure Storage FlashArray //FA-405
- Next generation: Pure Storage FlashArray //X10
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 //M10.
- Compatibility Pure Storage compatibility matrix (free vendor sign-in)
- Support Pure Storage Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
What system succeeded the FlashArray //M10?
The FlashArray //X10 succeeded the //M10 in May 2018.
Could the //M10 be upgraded to NVMe?
Yes, through the Evergreen program, //M10 chassis could be controller-upgraded to //X series NVMe controllers.
Buying or selling FlashArray //M10?
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 //M10, checked 2026-10-28
- Pure Storage FlashArray //M Datasheet, checked 2026-10-28