Pure Storage Bolsters Data cloud with New FlashArray XL, enhanced Cyber Resilience & Recovery Tools
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – [Date of Original Article – infer from FY26/27 references, likely late 2025/early 2026] – Pure Storage today announced significant expansions to its Enterprise Data Cloud, unveiling the new FlashArray XL all-flash array, deepened cyber resilience capabilities, and advancements in data recovery services. The updates signal Pure Storage’s evolution from a traditional storage vendor to a comprehensive data platform provider, geared towards supporting demanding workloads like databases, virtualization, and artificial intelligence.
The centerpiece of the declaration is the FlashArray XL series, designed for scalability and performance. Unlike the 3U X and C series, the XL boasts a 5U housing and supports up to 40 Directflash modules. Further expansion is absolutely possible with up to two Directflash Shelf-expansion shelves. The XL also significantly increases connectivity, offering up to 36 host I/O ports per controller – double that of the flasharray //x – and multiple 100 GBE RDMA connectivity options. the platform supports uniform block, file, and object memory access. These features address performance bottlenecks commonly found in conventional SSD-based all-flash architectures.
Beyond hardware, Pure storage is heavily investing in data security. The company announced a Q3 FY26 integration with crowdstrike,bringing memory event data into Falcon Next-Gen SIEM for real-time analysis and automated threat response. Superna data security essentials, currently available, provides real-time monitoring of file and user activity with automated responses to attacks like data exfiltration and ransomware.
Looking ahead, Pure Storage plans to launch Cyber Resilience as a Service with Veeam in Q4 FY26, offering recovery-as-a-service with automation, SLAs, and a cloud-like consumption model. Further bolstering recovery capabilities, isolated recovery environments (IRES) via Pure Protect Recovery Zones are slated for Q1 FY27, creating a segregated space for testing and recovery processes, preventing potentially compromised data from re-entering the production surroundings. These resilience mechanisms are designed to dynamically adapt to various threats, including ransomware, insider threats, and human error.
“The further progress of the Enterprise Data Cloud shows that Pure Storage moves from a classic storage provider to a provider of a full-fledged data platform,” the company stated. Key components of this platform include migration releases via templates and cloud-native integration, automation powered by Portworx and AI Copilot, optimization for AI workloads, and the newly enhanced integrated cyber resilience features.
Pure Storage positions itself within a competitive landscape including Nutanix Data Platform, HPE Greenlake, IBM Cloud private, and Dell Private Cloud, vying for market share in the rapidly evolving data platform segment.
