Pure Storage FlashArray //X10
The Pure Storage FlashArray //X10 is an entry enterprise all-flash NVMe storage array built in a compact 1U dual-controller chassis. Powered by Purity Operating Environment and DirectFlash technology, it brings sub-millisecond NVMe response times, 100% active-active controllers, and built-in deduplication to remote offices and small server clusters.
Specifications
| Brand | Pure Storage |
|---|---|
| Family | FlashArray //X |
| Form factor | 1U rack |
| Released | May 2019 |
| Controller configuration | Dual active-active hot-swappable controllers in 1U enclosure |
| Operating system | Pure Storage Purity//FA |
| Raw capacity | Up to 73TB raw (DirectFlash Modules) |
| Effective capacity | Up to 220TB effective (assuming 3:1 average data reduction) |
| Drive media | NVMe DirectFlash Modules (DFMs: 2.2TB, 4.5TB, 9.1TB, 18.2TB) |
| Connectivity | 16Gb/32Gb Fibre Channel, 10GbE/25GbE iSCSI, and NVMe-oF (RoCEv2/TCP) |
| Nvram | Dual hot-swappable NVRAM modules with dedicated battery-backed capacitance |
| Data reduction | Always-on inline deduplication and pattern-matching compression |
| Management | Pure1 cloud-based management and Purity REST API |
Generations
- Previous 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 //X10.
- Compatibility Pure Storage compatibility matrix (free vendor sign-in)
- Support Pure Storage Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
What form factor does the FlashArray //X10 utilize?
The FlashArray //X10 is housed in a compact 1U dual-controller chassis with integrated DirectFlash bays.
Does the //X10 use standard off-the-shelf SSDs?
No, Pure Storage uses custom DirectFlash Modules (DFMs) that communicate directly with Purity via raw NVMe.
Buying or selling FlashArray //X10?
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 //X Specifications, checked 2026-10-28
- Pure Storage Knowledge Base - FlashArray //X10, checked 2026-10-28