Pure Storage FlashBlade //S
The Pure Storage FlashBlade //S is an enterprise scale-out unstructured data storage platform featuring a disaggregated modular architecture. In a 5U chassis with independent compute blades and DirectFlash storage modules, it delivers extreme throughput, energy efficiency, and scalability for AI, machine learning, and rapid analytics.
Specifications
| Brand | Pure Storage |
|---|---|
| Family | FlashBlade |
| Form factor | 5U modular chassis |
| Released | Jun 2022 |
| Chassis form factor | 5U modular chassis with up to 10 blade controller slots and 40 DirectFlash bays |
| Operating system | Pure Storage Purity//FB |
| Storage media | QLC DirectFlash Modules (DFMs: 24.7TB, 49TB, 75TB) |
| Maximum raw capacity | Scalable from hundreds of terabytes to tens of petabytes across clustered chassis |
| Networking | Dual Fabric Modules providing 100GbE / 400GbE network interfaces |
| Protocols | NFSv3, SMB, S3 Object |
| Architecture | Disaggregated compute and storage modular architecture |
| Management | Pure1 cloud-based management platform |
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 //S.
- Compatibility Pure Storage compatibility matrix (free vendor sign-in)
- Support Pure Storage Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
What is the key architectural change in FlashBlade //S?
FlashBlade //S disaggregates compute blades from DirectFlash storage modules, allowing independent scaling of processing power and flash capacity.
What models are offered in the FlashBlade //S family?
The FlashBlade //S family offers the efficiency-optimized //S200 and the performance-optimized //S500.
Buying or selling FlashBlade //S?
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