Pure Storage FlashArray //M70
The Pure Storage FlashArray //M70 was Pure's high-end enterprise all-flash array of the //M generation. Capable of up to 370,000 IOPS and petabyte-scale effective storage in a 3U dual-controller enclosure, it powered mission-critical corporate applications, medical records, and large enterprise databases.
Specifications
| Brand | Pure Storage |
|---|---|
| Family | FlashArray //M |
| Form factor | 3U rack |
| Released | Jun 2015 |
| 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 512TB raw with expansion shelves |
| Effective capacity | Up to 1.5PB effective with data reduction |
| Drive media | 12Gb SAS Flash Modules |
| Connectivity | 16Gb/8Gb FC, 10GbE iSCSI |
| Nvram | Dual NVRAM modules |
| Data reduction | Inline deduplication and compression |
| Management | Pure1 and Purity GUI |
Generations
- Previous generation: Pure Storage FlashArray //FA-450
- Next generation: Pure Storage FlashArray //X70
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 //M70.
- Compatibility Pure Storage compatibility matrix (free vendor sign-in)
- Support Pure Storage Support
Equivalent models from other brands
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FAQ
What performance did the //M70 achieve?
The //M70 achieved up to 370,000 32K IOPS with sub-millisecond response times.
What successor replaced the //M70?
The FlashArray //X70 replaced the //M70 in June 2017.
Buying or selling FlashArray //M70?
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 //M70, checked 2026-10-28
- Pure Storage FlashArray //M Datasheet, checked 2026-10-28