Pure Storage FlashArray //X90
The Pure Storage FlashArray //X90 was Pure's highest-performing all-NVMe flash array of the R2/R3 generation. Delivering extreme IOPS and sub-250 microsecond latencies in a 3U dual-controller enclosure, it powered tier-0 transactional databases, high-frequency analytics, and massive virtual desktop infrastructures.
Specifications
| Brand | Pure Storage |
|---|---|
| Family | FlashArray //X |
| Form factor | 3U rack |
| Released | May 2018 |
| End of sale | Jun 2023 |
| End of support | Jun 2028 |
| Controller configuration | Dual active-active controllers in 3U enclosure |
| Operating system | Pure Storage Purity//FA |
| Raw capacity | Up to 1.3PB raw |
| Effective capacity | Up to 4.3PB effective with data reduction |
| Drive media | NVMe DirectFlash Modules (9.1TB, 18.2TB) |
| Connectivity | 32Gb/16Gb FC, 25GbE/10GbE iSCSI, and NVMe-oF |
| Nvram | Dual internal NVRAM modules |
| Data reduction | Inline deduplication and compression |
| Management | Pure1 and Purity GUI |
Generations
- Previous generation: Pure Storage FlashArray //X70
- Next generation: Pure Storage FlashArray //X90 R4
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 //X90.
- Compatibility Pure Storage compatibility matrix (free vendor sign-in)
- Support Pure Storage Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
What latency does the FlashArray //X90 deliver?
The //X90 delivers consistent sub-250 microsecond latency for mission-critical block I/O.
What successor succeeded the //X90?
The FlashArray //X90 R4 succeeded the //X90 in June 2023.
Buying or selling FlashArray //X90?
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 Overview, checked 2026-10-28
- Pure Storage Hardware Guide - //X90, checked 2026-10-28