Pure Storage FlashBlade SuperPod Certification
Pure Storage’s FlashBlade SuperPod has been certified by a leading industry organization, marking a significant milestone in the company’s efforts to provide high-performance, scalable storage solutions.
What is FlashBlade SuperPod?
FlashBlade SuperPod is a scale-out, all-flash storage system designed to meet the demands of modern data centers. It is built on Pure Storage’s FlashBlade architecture, which combines the benefits of flash storage with the scalability and flexibility of a blade-based design.
Certification Overview
The certification process involved a rigorous series of tests and evaluations, designed to validate the performance, reliability, and compatibility of FlashBlade SuperPod. The testing was conducted by a third-party organization, using a range of workloads and scenarios to simulate real-world usage.
Key Features and Benefits
FlashBlade SuperPod offers a range of features and benefits that make it an attractive solution for organizations looking to modernize their storage infrastructure. Some of the key advantages include:
High Performance
FlashBlade SuperPod is designed to deliver high-performance storage, with the ability to handle demanding workloads and applications. It features a scale-out architecture, which allows it to grow and adapt to changing storage needs.
Scalability
The system is highly scalable, with the ability to support up to 10 blades in a single chassis. This makes it an ideal solution for organizations that need to store large amounts of data, or that require a high level of performance.
Reliability
FlashBlade SuperPod is designed to be highly reliable, with a range of features and technologies that help to ensure data integrity and availability. It includes advanced error correction and detection mechanisms, as well as redundant components and systems.
Compatibility
The system is compatible with a range of operating systems and applications, making it easy to integrate into existing environments. It also supports a range of storage protocols, including NFS, SMB, and iSCSI.
Technical Specifications
Here are some of the key technical specifications for FlashBlade SuperPod:
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Capacity | Up to 10 blades per chassis, with up to 8TB per blade |
| Performance | Up to 15GB/s read and 7GB/s write throughput per blade |
| Latency | As low as 200μs read and 100μs write latency |
| Connectivity | 10GbE, 25GbE, and 40GbE connectivity options |
| Compatibility | Compatible with a range of operating systems and applications |
Use Cases
FlashBlade SuperPod is designed to support a range of use cases, including:
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
The system’s high-performance storage and scalability make it an ideal solution for AI and ML workloads, which require large amounts of data and fast processing times.
Data Analytics
FlashBlade SuperPod is well-suited to data analytics workloads, which require fast access to large amounts of data. Its high-performance storage and scalability make it an ideal solution for data lakes and other analytics environments.
Cloud and Virtualization
The system’s compatibility with a range of operating systems and applications makes it an ideal solution for cloud and virtualization environments. Its high-performance storage and scalability also make it well-suited to supporting large numbers of virtual machines.
Conclusion
FlashBlade SuperPod is a highly scalable, high-performance storage system that is designed to meet the demands of modern data centers. Its certification by a leading industry organization is a testament to its quality and reliability, and it is well-suited to supporting a range of use cases, including AI and ML, data analytics, and cloud and virtualization.