Pure Storage FlashBlade //S200
The Pure Storage FlashBlade //S200 is an efficiency-focused scale-out file and object storage system tailored for general unstructured data, software build farms, and secondary analytics repositories. In a 5U modular chassis with DirectFlash QLC modules, it delivers balanced performance and low power consumption.
Specifications
| Brand | Pure Storage |
|---|---|
| Family | FlashBlade |
| Form factor | 5U modular chassis |
| Released | Jun 2022 |
| Chassis form factor | 5U modular chassis supporting up to 10 compute blades and 40 DFMs |
| Operating system | Pure Storage Purity//FB |
| Processor | Single socket Intel Xeon processors per blade module |
| Storage media | DirectFlash QLC Modules (24.7TB, 49TB, 75TB) |
| Maximum raw capacity | Scalable across multiple 5U chassis to petabyte scale |
| Networking | 100GbE QSFP28 uplink interfaces |
| Protocols | NFS, SMB, S3 Object |
| Management | Pure1 and Purity REST API |
Generations
- Previous generation: Pure Storage FlashBlade Classic
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 //S200.
- Compatibility Pure Storage compatibility matrix (free vendor sign-in)
- Support Pure Storage Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
What workloads target the FlashBlade //S200?
The //S200 targets software development, electronic design automation (EDA), and general multi-protocol unstructured file storage.
How does the //S200 differ from the //S500?
The //S200 is optimized for energy efficiency and entry unstructured workloads, while the //S500 provides dual-socket compute for high-concurrency AI and analytics.
Buying or selling FlashBlade //S200?
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 //S Overview, checked 2026-10-28
- Pure Storage Documentation - FlashBlade //S, checked 2026-10-28