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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Specifications

Scalability

Capacity

Connectivity

Physical

48TB DFMs

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)
Maximum Configuration: 10 Chassis (EC + EX)

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: 310W (each)
EC Chassis: 2,300W
EX Chassis: 1,600W

75TB DFMs

Scalability

Start with 1.5 chassis
Scales up by adding 0.5 chassis
Future-proof design
Minimum configuration: 2 XFMs
1 EC chassis (storage + compute)
1/2 EX chassis (storage)
Maximum Configuration: 10 Chassis (EC + EX)

Capacity

20/40x75TB
Direct Flash Modules per chassis
Starts at 4.5PB
Grows in 1.5PB 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: 310W (each)
EC Chassis: 2,300W
EX Chassis: 1,600W

150TB DFMs

Scalability

Start with 1.5 chassis
Scales up by adding 0.5 chassis
Future-proof design

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

Maximum Configuration: 2 XFMs 10 Chassis (EC + EX)

Capacity

20/40x150TB
Direct Flash Modules per chassis
Starts at 9PB
Grows in 3PB 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”

XFM Dimension: 1.7’’ x 17.26’’ x 25.89’’

XFMs: 310W (each)
EC Fully Populated-Chassis: 2,300W
EX Fully Populated Chassis: 1,600W
(nominal at full configuration)

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“With Pure Storage, we are on track to realize energy savings of 85% per year. Reducing our environmental footprint on top of gaining unparalleled performance was a welcome surprise.”

Edmar Ferraz

Chief Technology Officer, Golden Cloud Technology

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What is your total storage capacity required (effective)?

0.5

30 PB

Competitor

Pure Storage

Savings

Data Center Space

Data Center Space: The physical data center space cost of the storage array, usually calculated per rack or Rack Unit.

$170,455

$44,182

74%

Operations

Operations: The "people" operations cost for managing your storage. Usually calculated per full time employee (FTE) or contractor.

$397,538

$239,182

40%

Direct Energy

Direct Energy: The power cost of running your storage arrays excluding cooling. Calculated per cost/kWh for grid or generator energy usage.

$246,740

1,233,700 kWh

$77,566

387,829 kWh

69%

Cooling Energy

Cooling Energy: The power cost of cooling required for your storage arrays. Calculated per cost/kWh for grid or generator energy usage.

$102,644

513,219 kWh

$32,267

161,337 kWh

69%

You save 55,571 kWh annually with Pure!

Estimated 6-year cost savings

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All costs are in USD. All competitor costs are estimates only for similar configurations to the Pure Storage products being compared [as of March 2023] and are subject to change at any time. Energy consumption differences are based on figures and information from the Pure Storage 2023 ESG Report. Final product pricing is to be established between the customer and the Pure Storage authorized reseller. Actual costs may differ depending on circumstances not captured by this tool. Pure Storage makes no guarantee or warranty, express or implied, that actual costs will be comparable to calculated estimates.

Compared to Competitive Disk Solutions

57%

Total Cost Savings

69%

Total Energy Savings

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