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Pure Storage FlashArray //X50

End of saleStorage3U rack
Pure Storage FlashArray //X503U rack

The Pure Storage FlashArray //X50 was a 3U midrange enterprise all-flash NVMe array delivering high IOPS and multi-petabyte effective storage for Oracle, SQL Server, and VMware estates. With redundant active-active controllers, DirectFlash media, and automated data efficiency, it delivered continuous low latency.

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Specifications

BrandPure Storage
FamilyFlashArray //X
Form factor3U rack
ReleasedMay 2018
End of saleJun 2023
End of supportJun 2028
Controller configurationDual active-active controllers in 3U enclosure
Operating systemPure Storage Purity//FA
Raw capacityUp to 670TB raw with DirectFlash shelves
Effective capacityUp to 2PB effective
Drive mediaNVMe DirectFlash Modules (4.5TB, 9.1TB, 18.2TB)
Connectivity32Gb/16Gb FC, 25GbE/10GbE iSCSI, and NVMe-oF
NvramDual hot-swappable NVRAM modules
Data reductionInline deduplication and compression
ManagementPure1 and Purity GUI

Generations

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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 //X50.

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FAQ

What system replaced the FlashArray //X50?

The FlashArray //X50 R4 replaced the //X50 in mid-2023.

What data protection is built into the //X50?

ActiveCluster synchronous replication, immutable SafeMode snapshots, and asynchronous replication are integrated.

Buying or selling FlashArray //X50?

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.

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