Pure Storage announced the general availability of File Services for FlashArray. This storage service delivers access to native block and file services from a single, global pool of storage resources. Pure Storage posits that FlashArray is currently the only storage system designed from the ground up to provide a native, unified block and file experience that is purpose-built for flash storage.
Pure Storage announced the general availability of File Services for FlashArray. This storage service delivers access to native block and file services from a single, global pool of storage resources. Pure Storage posits that FlashArray is currently the only storage system designed from the ground up to provide a native, unified block and file experience that is purpose-built for flash storage.
Although there are legacy multi-protocol block and file storage solutions, they probably started as either a block or a file storage server. By combining the two, bolting on new protocols only makes management more complex. The legacy servers lack the flexibility and efficiency delivered through a unified array.
Pure Storage has been quietly working on a unified platform for a little over two years, interacting with customers and determining if the product and services are a good fit for the customer. Engineers then sized the system based on customer requirements before the installation. This should provide some confidence that Pure understands the benefits of a unified storage platform.
The new FlashArray Unified Block and File platform enables customers to reap the benefits from native block and file services that directly support block, file, and VMs. According to analysts at the Enterprise Strategy Group, a unified block and file storage platform leads to an estimated 62% reduction in management time and a 58% total cost of ownership (TCO) over three years.
Organizations using FlashArray for critical business services, such as databases, can use the same FlashArray for home directories, file shares, and other file storage needs. Business services that are block-based but have associated file data reap the benefits of FlashArray’s unified storage. For example, SAP and SQL databases are built with block storage but store log files in a file system.
Benefits of FlashArray’s unified block and file architecture include:
The FlashArray Unified Block and File Platform includes:
Customers with existing Pure Storage FlashArrays (C, X, And XL) can upgrade to the Purity software that supports the unified FlashArray system. It is also available as a subscription as part of the Evergreen service.
Engage with StorageReview
Newsletter | YouTube | Podcast iTunes/Spotify | Instagram | Twitter | TikTok | RSS Feed
JetCool has launched an innovative liquid cooling module tailored for NVIDIA's H100 SXM and PCIe GPUs, claiming a significant advancement…
iXsystems has launched the TrueNAS Enterprise H-Series platforms, designed to give organizations ultimate performance. The H10 model is now available,…
Hannover Messe 2024 represents a significant event in the global industrial sector, serving as the world's largest industrial trade fair.…
The IBM Storage Assurance program offers access to the latest FlashSystem hardware and software, supporting investment protection from day one.…
Proxmox Backup Server 3.2 has been released - open-source solution designed for backup of VMs, containers, and physical hosts. (more…)
IBM has unveiled the FlashSystem 5300, setting a new standard for entry-level all-flash storage systems by providing impressive performance, high…