What is object storage?

Object Storage is a storage format in which data is stored in discrete units called objects. Each unit has a unique identifier or key, allowing them to be found no matter where they’re stored on a distributed system.

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FlashBlade//E

A New Era of Data Storage

Benefits of all-flash. Better economics than disk.

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Tackle Unstructured Data Growth Forever

Eliminate the complexities of disk for file and object repository workloads. FlashBlade//E™ offers a better way to manage data growth efficiently, simply, and sustainably—delivering best-in-class user experience and operating at the lowest, long-term cost.

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Storage for Unstructured Data Repositories

Environmental, Economical, Effortless, Everlasting

Impressive Economics for Repository Workloads

Manage your unstructured data growth with unrivaled efficiency. FlashBlade//E is designed for reliability and sustainability with a compelling acquisition price and the lowest long-term cost. With the maximum value for your unstructured data, FlashBlade//E saves you energy, space, and money.

Seamless and Effortless Management

Save on operational overhead with uncomplicated storage that scales without growing complexity or requiring additional resources to manage. FlashBlade//E eliminates data challenges with a scale-out unstructured data repository optimized for multi-petabyte workloads.

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Continuous Innovation

Get cloud-like simplicity and flexibility with added control. Seamlessly incorporate leading-edge hardware and software innovation to make it the last scale-out storage platform you’ll need for your unstructured data—today, tomorrow, and forever.

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Future-proof Design Specifications

Scalability

Start with 2 chassis
Scales up by adding more chassis
Future-proof design

Minimum configuration:
2 XFMs
1 EC chassis (storage + compute)
1 EX chassis (storage)

Capacity

40x48TB
Direct Flash Modules per chassis

Starts at 4PB
Grows in 2PB increments

Connectivity

Up to 16x100GbE

Integrated, upgradable networking

Future-proof design

Physical

1U per XFM
5U per chassis

Chassis dimensions:
8.59” x 17.43” x 32.00”

XFMs: 150W (each)
EC Chassis: 2,300W
EX Chassis: 1,600W

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1. What is file storage?

File storage is a data storage format in which data is stored and managed as files within folders. If you’ve ever accessed files on a hard drive, your local computer, or a shared drive hosted on your company’s server, you’ve dealt with file storage. File storage systems provide readability and convenience for users.

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2. What is unified fast file and object storage?

Unified fast file and object (UFFO) is a new category of storage architectured that addresses the demands of modern applications. UFFO is a storage platform that consolidates native fast file and fast object storage with an architecture that delivers simplicity, scale, and performance.

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How to Get Started with Pure

Sales: 800-976-6494

Media: pr@purestorage.com

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Pure Storage HQ

650 Castro St. #400

Mountain View, CA 94041

800-379-7873

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