FlashBlade//E (capacity-optimized unstructured data lake)
All-flash capacity at multi-petabyte scale for unstructured data lakes.
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Configuration at a Glance
Tailored per engagement. Full technical overview below.
Overview
FlashBlade//E is the capacity-optimized scale-out platform for large unstructured data estates, bringing all-flash density, efficiency, and simplicity to repositories that traditionally lived on disk. Nexus Compute specifies, configures, and tests each system, with Evergreen-backed support and delivery arranged through authorized channels.
Who This Solution Is For
Business Benefits
Flash at disk-tier cost
DirectFlash density brings all-flash reliability and power efficiency to multi-petabyte capacity workloads.
Grows in steady increments
Expand capacity in predictable petabyte-scale steps without redesigning the platform.
Simple at scale
A single namespace holds billions of files and objects with native NFS, SMB, and S3.
Typical Business Use Cases
Multi-petabyte unstructured data lakes
Backup and ransomware rapid-restore targets
Active archive for media and research
Consolidation of disk-based file and object stores
Industry Applications
Technical Overview
FlashBlade//E pairs EC compute-and-storage chassis with EX storage-only chassis interconnected by 1U external fabric modules (XFM), using 48TB and 75TB DirectFlash Modules to scale into tens of petabytes. The Purity//FB operating environment provides native NFS, SMB, and S3 across a single namespace supporting billions of files and objects.
| Architecture | Scale-out EC + EX chassis, XFM fabric (Purity//FB) |
| Media | 48TB / 75TB DirectFlash Modules |
| Starting Capacity | From ~4PB; grows in multi-petabyte increments |
| Maximum Scale | Tens of petabytes, up to 10 chassis |
| Fabric | Dual 1U external fabric modules (XFM) |
| Protocols | NFS, SMB, S3 (single namespace) |
| Scale of Objects | Billions of files and objects per system |
| Management | Purity//FB, Pure1; Evergreen subscription support |
Specifications are indicative and configured to each engagement. Request a quote for a configuration tailored to your requirements.
Warranty, Support & Fulfillment
Every system ships from an authorized channel, configured and tested, with the documentation enterprise buyers need — backed by warranty and a dedicated account team.
Enterprise Warranty
Full manufacturer warranty with optional on-site, next-business-day support and extended coverage.
Authorized Channel
Sourced through Tier-1 distribution and OEM partners — never grey market. Asset & warranty records included.
Lead Time & Deployment
48-hour quotes, then configured, burn-in tested, and delivered on a committed schedule.
Nationwide Fulfillment
Coordinated logistics, rack-and-stack, and delivery wherever your infrastructure lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I choose //E over //S?
Choose //E for capacity-first unstructured workloads such as data lakes, backup targets, and active archives where density and cost per terabyte matter most. //S is the performance tier for GPU and HPC pipelines.
Is all-flash justified for archive and backup?
Yes. //E delivers flash reliability, faster restores, and far lower power and floor space than disk at multi-petabyte scale, with Evergreen-backed support that avoids disruptive refreshes.
How does FlashBlade//E grow over time?
It starts around 4PB and expands in steady multi-petabyte increments by adding DirectFlash Modules and EX chassis, scaling to tens of petabytes under one namespace.
Hardware Assistance
Configure the FlashBlade//E (capacity-optimized unstructured data lake) with Nexus Compute
Tell us your requirements and a hardware specialist will help you specify, configure, and quote the right system — typically within two business days. No obligation.