Pure Storage FlashArray X50 — Used & Refurbished (Pure Storage)

How Much Does Pure Storage FlashArray X50 Cost in 2026?

In 2026, used Pure Storage FlashArray X50 systems typically range from $3,000 to $50,000, depending on condition and configuration. Used units (as-is) start at $3,000–$10,000, while refurbished models (with replaced drives and power supplies) cost $10,000–$25,000. Vendor-certified systems (tested, warranty included) reach $25,000–$50,000. These prices represent ~90% savings versus the 2023 OEM list price of ~$150,000. Caveat: Pre-2021 models may lack NVMe support, reducing usable capacity by 10–15% due to older firmware limitations. Always verify storage density (10–150 TB raw) and controller health before purchase.

Pure Storage FlashArray X50 Specifications and Compatible Systems

The FlashArray X50 offers 10–150 TB raw storage (expandable via stacking), 1–10 GB/s throughput, and 10,000–250,000 IOPS (mixed workload). It uses 15-drive enclosures, dual active controllers, and supports NVMe, SAS, and iSCSI. Compatible systems include Dell EMC PowerEdge R750 (2022–2024), HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 (2019–2023), and Lenovo SR670 (2021–2025). Requires minimum 1 GbE or 10 GbE connectivity for management. Warning: Firmware versions prior to 6.2 (2022) are incompatible with Kubernetes 1.25+ and may trigger I/O timeouts under 4K random writes.

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