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FlashBlade (Original)

FlashBlade Gen-1 with 8/15/52 TB blades · 8 or 15 blades per chassis

FlashBlade //S

//S200 · //S500 (performance variant with DirectFlash modules)

FlashBlade //E

//E (capacity variant, QLC-based, from 4 PB usable)

EOSL status of generations

FlashBlade has a different workload profile than FlashArray — typical are backup targets, Splunk clusters, genomics pipelines, AI training data. These workloads often run stable longer than tier-1 databases and fit poorly with the refresh-driven Evergreen model. For stable setups where existing platform performance suffices, TPM is the more economical choice.

Original FlashBlade (Gen-1) is a classic EOSL candidate in 2026 — Pure positions //S and //E as successors, pushing migration. For customers with large original FlashBlade installations whose workloads run technically stable, TPM is the economic path. We stock original blades, external fabric modules and chassis components — including the rare 52 TB blades.

The full OEM-vs-TPM matrix (spare parts, SLA tiers, language, sub-outsourcing, compliance docs, reporting) is the same for every Pure Storage line — see the Pure Storage battle card.

BAIT/MaRisk documentation package, DORA Art. 28 contract template, ISO 27001 and GDPR-compliant media handling apply identically to every Pure Storage line — details on the Pure Storage battle card.

Same four steps for every Pure Storage line: inventory → fixed-price quote in 48 h → contract (BAIT/MaRisk/DORA hooks) → hand-over with spare-parts provisioning. Details on the Pure Storage battle card.

Which FlashBlade generations do you service?

All three: original FlashBlade (Gen-1, 2017), FlashBlade //S (//S200, //S500), FlashBlade //E. We know the architectural differences — original with its own FlashBlade modules, //S with DirectFlash modules, //E with QLC-based capacity optimization. Parts are stocked generation-specific.

Can you maintain original FlashBlade after EOSL?

Yes, this is actually one of our focus areas. Original FlashBlade (Gen-1) has been EOSL since about 2024 — Pure no longer offers renewals or only at //S-migration-pushing rates. We stock original blades (8/15/52 TB), external fabric modules and chassis components and can maintain the platform for an additional 5+ years.

What does TPM cost for a FlashBlade //S500?

For an //S500 configuration with 24×7×4, TechCare is roughly 50% below the Pure price (depending on blade count), //S200 with comparable percentage savings. An old original FlashBlade with 15 × 15 TB blades and 5×9 NBD: roughly 60% below the last Pure price (pre-EOSL).

Which SLA do you recommend for FlashBlade?

For FlashBlade as backup target or archive, 5×9 NBD often suffices. For FlashBlade as Splunk cluster or AI training storage we recommend 24×7×4, since outages stop active workloads. Define per cluster — we tier SLA per system, not per contract.

Does Purity//FB continue without a Pure contract?

Yes. Purity//FB as integrated OS continues to work. Code updates for newer Purity//FB versions have limited access without active Pure contract. For stable setups (e.g. original FlashBlade as Splunk backup) no issue. For active users of newer features (FlashBlade //S multi-site replication, RapidFile Toolkit) keep the Pure subscription for the software layer.

Do you also cover FlashBlade chassis hardware components?

Yes — completely. Blades (all capacity tiers), external fabric modules (XFM), internal fabric modules, power supplies, chassis components. For original FlashBlade also the specific connector kits that occasionally become scarce. For very large configurations (e.g. multiple XFMs across chassis) we check availability individually before contract commitment.