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Pure Storage SafeMode - Disaster Recovery
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Pure Storage SafeMode

description Pure Storage SafeMode Overview

Pure Storage SafeMode is a disaster recovery solution that utilizes synchronous replication to create near-instantaneous copies of workloads, enabling rapid failover and business continuity without impacting application performance or requiring manual intervention.

insights Ranking position

Pure Storage SafeMode ranks #42 of 97 in the Disaster Recovery ranking, behind Nutanix Mine, ahead of DisasterAware.

balance Pure Storage SafeMode Pros & Cons

thumb_up Pros
  • check Protects against ransomware
  • check Immutable backup snapshots
  • check Fast data recovery times
thumb_down Cons
  • close Requires Pure Storage hardware
  • close Increases storage capacity needs

help Pure Storage SafeMode FAQ

What does Pure Storage SafeMode protect against?

Pure Storage SafeMode creates immutable snapshots that cannot be deleted or modified by any user, including storage administrators, providing a critical defense against ransomware attacks. These snapshots are stored on Pure Storage FlashArray systems and serve as a clean recovery point if production data is compromised.

Can an administrator delete SafeMode snapshots before the retention period expires?

No, SafeMode snapshots are locked and cannot be deleted by anyone, including root-level administrators, until the configured retention period expires. This tamper-proof design is what differentiates SafeMode from standard Pure Storage snapshot functionality.

Which Pure Storage arrays support SafeMode?

SafeMode is available on Pure Storage FlashArray models running a compatible version of Purity, the FlashArray operating environment. You should verify support for your specific array model and Purity version through Pure Storage's official documentation.

How does SafeMode differ from regular Pure Storage snapshots and replication?

Regular snapshots can be managed and deleted by authorized users, while SafeMode snapshots are immutable for a defined retention period to prevent tampering. SafeMode is specifically designed for ransomware resilience, whereas Pure Storage ActiveCluster handles synchronous replication for HA.

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