Pure Storage FlashArray //XL130
The Pure Storage FlashArray //XL130 is the high-performance configuration of the FlashArray //XL enterprise family, delivering extreme throughput and high IOPS density for large-scale enterprise databases, financial analytics, and massive virtualization clusters under Purity//FA.
Specifications
| Brand | Pure Storage |
|---|---|
| Family | FlashArray //XL |
| Form factor | 5U rack |
| Released | Dec 2021 |
| Controller configuration | Dual active-active modular controllers in 5U enclosure |
| Processor | Dual high-frequency Intel Xeon Scalable processors per controller |
| Operating system | Pure Storage Purity//FA |
| Raw capacity | Up to 5.5PB raw |
| Effective capacity | Up to 16.5PB effective with data reduction |
| Drive media | NVMe DirectFlash Modules (DFMs: 9.1TB, 18.2TB, 36.4TB, 75TB) |
| Connectivity | 64Gb/32Gb FC, 100GbE/25GbE iSCSI, and NVMe-oF (TCP/RoCE) |
| Data reduction | Inline deduplication and compression |
| Management | Pure1 AI-powered management |
Generations
- Previous generation: Pure Storage FlashArray //X90
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 //XL130.
- Compatibility Pure Storage compatibility matrix (free vendor sign-in)
- Support Pure Storage Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
What differentiates the //XL130 from the //XL70?
The //XL130 features higher-frequency processors, more memory cache, and higher maximum throughput.
What maximum effective capacity does the //XL130 provide?
Up to 16.5PB effective capacity with standard data reduction.
Buying or selling FlashArray //XL130?
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 //XL Overview, checked 2026-10-28
- Pure Storage Documentation - FlashArray //XL, checked 2026-10-28