Pure Storage FlashBlade //E
The Pure Storage FlashBlade //E is a scale-out unstructured data repository designed to replace secondary disk and tape storage for petabyte-scale file and object archives. Delivering all-flash reliability, low energy consumption, and high density under Purity//FB, it targets multi-petabyte data lakes, healthcare imaging, and backup repositories.
Specifications
| Brand | Pure Storage |
|---|---|
| Family | FlashBlade |
| Form factor | 5U modular chassis |
| Released | Mar 2023 |
| Chassis form factor | 5U modular chassis with compute blades and DirectFlash storage bays |
| Operating system | Pure Storage Purity//FB |
| Storage media | DirectFlash QLC Modules (up to 75TB per module) |
| Capacity scale | Scales from 4PB to tens of petabytes of raw unstructured storage |
| Networking | 100GbE Ethernet network fabric |
| Protocols | NFS, SMB, S3 Object |
| Data efficiency | Built-in compression and thin provisioning |
| Management | Pure1 SaaS platform |
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 FlashBlade //E.
- Compatibility Pure Storage compatibility matrix (free vendor sign-in)
- Support Pure Storage Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
What capacity range does FlashBlade //E target?
FlashBlade //E targets organizations scaling from 4PB to tens of petabytes of unstructured file and object data.
How does FlashBlade //E compare to hard drive systems in power consumption?
It uses up to one-fifth the power and space of traditional spinning hard drive arrays.
Buying or selling FlashBlade //E?
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 FlashBlade //E Overview, checked 2026-10-28
- Pure Storage Documentation - FlashBlade //E, checked 2026-10-28