Pure Storage FlashBlade Architect Professional FAAA_004 Question # 15 Topic 2 Discussion

The customer at the small regional hospital requires a storage solution for aPACS image archivewith the following requirements:

More than 1 PB of storage

Latency is not a concern

Customer user shares must be on the same array

The best solution to meet these needs isFlashArray//C.

Why This Matters:

FlashArray//C:

FlashArray//C is designed forcapacity-optimized workloads, making it ideal for use cases like PACS image archives that require large amounts of storage at a lower cost per GB.

It supportsQLC flash technology, which provides high density and cost efficiency for less performance-intensive workloads.

With its ability to scale to over 1 PB of storage, FlashArray//C can meet the customer's capacity requirements while supporting both block and file workloads (e.g., user shares) on the same array usingFA File Services.

Why Not the Other Options?

A. FlashArray//X:

FlashArray//X is optimized for high-performance workloads, such as databases and mission-critical applications. While it supports large capacities, it is more expensive and not the most cost-effective solution for latency-insensitive workloads like PACS archives.

B. FlashArray//XL:

FlashArray//XL is designed for extreme-scale workloads requiring massive performance and capacity. It is overkill for this use case and would significantly increase costs without providing proportional benefits.

Key Points:

FlashArray//C:Provides high-density storage at a low cost per GB, ideal for large-scale, latency-insensitive workloads.

Unified Storage:Supports both block and file workloads on the same array, meeting the requirement for user shares.

Cost Efficiency:Balances performance and cost, making it suitable for PACS archives and similar use cases.

References:

Pure Storage FlashArray//C Documentation: "Use Cases for FlashArray//C"

Pure Storage Whitepaper: "Optimizing Storage Costs with FlashArray//C"

Pure Storage Knowledge Base: "Choosing the Right FlashArray Model for Your Workload"