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Pure Storage FlashArray //XL70

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Pure Storage FlashArray //XL705U rack

The Pure Storage FlashArray //XL70 is a 5U enterprise modular all-NVMe storage system designed for high-throughput transactional databases and consolidated enterprise workloads. Featuring PCIe Gen 4 interconnects and DirectFlash media, it provides high availability, sub-millisecond latency, and multi-petabyte scale.

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Specifications

BrandPure Storage
FamilyFlashArray //XL
Form factor5U rack
ReleasedDec 2021
Controller configurationDual active-active modular controllers in 5U enclosure
ProcessorIntel Xeon Scalable multi-core processors per controller
Operating systemPure Storage Purity//FA
Raw capacityUp to 3.3PB raw
Effective capacityUp to 10PB effective with data reduction
Drive mediaNVMe DirectFlash Modules (DFMs: 9.1TB, 18.2TB, 36.4TB)
Connectivity64Gb/32Gb FC, 100GbE/25GbE iSCSI, and NVMe-oF
Data reductionAlways-on inline deduplication and compression
ManagementPure1 and Purity GUI

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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 //XL70.

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FAQ

What architecture is used in the FlashArray //XL70?

The //XL70 uses a 5U modular chassis with PCIe Gen 4 buses and DirectFlash storage modules.

How does data reduction operate on the //XL70?

Inline deduplication and compression operate in real time without performance impact.

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