good morning, codyhosterman I used the PureStorage.Pure1
good morning, codyhosterman I used the PureStorage.Pure1 module to get load metrics from Pure1, which worked fine yesterday. But when I run the same script with same cert, etc, I get the message JWT expired. How can I make this authentication process work so if I run it once every hour, I can get authenticated properly? ```$mypwd = "xxxx" $CertObj = Get-PfxCertificate -FilePath C:\Stash\PowerShell-Projects\Pure1\mypfx.pfx -Password $mypwd $pure1_appid = "pure1OSWa2R7FOwejvETD" $PureOneConn = New-PureOneRestConnection -certificate $CertObj -pureAppID $pure1_appid``` reply: `Exception: The Pure1 Organization with ID 1001 is already connected.` ```$PureOneArrays = Get-PureOneArray -arrayProduct FlashArray Invoke-RestMethod: {"message":"JWT is expired"}```Getting Started with Pure Storage Fusion: A Quick Guide to Unified Fleet Management
One of the most powerful updates in the Pure Storage ecosystem is the ability to federate arrays into a unified fleet with Fusion. Whether you're scaling out infrastructure or simplifying operations across data centers, Fusion makes multi-array management seamless—and the setup process is refreshingly simple. Here’s a quick walkthrough to get your fleet up and running: 🔹 Step 1: Create or Join a Fleet From the Fleet Management tab in the Purity UI, you can either create a new fleet or join an existing one. Creating a fleet? Just assign a memorable name and generate a one-time fleet key. This key acts like a secure handshake, ensuring that only authorized arrays can join. 🔹 Step 2: Add Arrays to the Fleet On each array you want to bring into the fold: Select Join Fleet, enter the fleet name, and paste in the fleet key. Once verified, the array becomes part of your managed fleet. 🔹 Step 3: Manage as One With federation complete, you now have a single, unified control plane. Any array in the fleet can serve as your management entry point—configure, monitor, and operate across the entire environment from one location. This capability is a big leap forward for simplifying scale and operations—especially for hybrid cloud or multi-site environments. If you're testing it out, I’d love to hear how it's working for you or what use cases you're solving.
Ask Us Everything Recap: Making Purity Upgrades Simple
At our recent Ask Us Everything session, we put a spotlight on something every storage admin has an opinion about: software upgrades. Traditionally, storage upgrades have been dreaded — late nights, service windows, and the fear of downtime. But as attendees quickly learned, Pure Storage Purity upgrades are designed to be a very different experience. Our panel of Pure Storage experts included our host Don Poorman, Technical Evangelist, and special guests Sean Kennedy and Rob Quast, Principal Technologists. Here are the questions that sparked the most conversation, and the insights our panel shared. “Are Purity upgrades really non-disruptive?” This one came up right away, and for good reason. Many admins have scars from upgrade events at other vendors. Pure experts emphasized that non-disruptive upgrades (NDUs) are the default. With thousands performed in the field — even for mission-critical applications — upgrades run safely in the background. Customers don’t need to schedule middle-of-the-night windows just to stay current. “Do I need to wait for a major release?” Attendees wanted to know how often they should upgrade, and whether “dot-zero” releases are safe. The advice: don’t wait too long. With Pure’s long-life releases (like Purity 6.9), you can stay current without chasing every new feature release. And because Purity upgrades are included in your Evergreen subscription, you’re not paying extra to get value — you just need to install the latest version. Session attendees found this slide helpful, illustrating the different kinds of Purity releases. “How do self-service upgrades work?” Admins were curious about how much they can do themselves versus involving Pure Storage support. The good news: self-service upgrades are straightforward through Pure1, but you’re never on your own. Pure Technical Services knows that you're running an upgrade, and if an issue arises you’re automatically moved to the front of the queue. If you want a co-pilot, then of course Pure Storage support can walk you through it live. Either way, the process is fast, repeatable, and built for confidence. Upgrading your Purity version has never been easier, now that Self Service Upgrades lets you modernize on your schedule. “Why should I upgrade regularly?” This is where the conversation shifted from fear to excitement. Staying current doesn’t just keep systems secure — it unlocks new capabilities like: Pure Fusion™: a unified, fleet-wide control plane for storage. FlashArray™ Files: modern file services, delivered from the same trusted platform. Ongoing performance, security, and automation enhancements that come with every release. One attendee summed it up perfectly: “Upgrading isn’t about fixing problems — it’s about getting new toys.” The Takeaway The biggest lesson from this session? Purity upgrades aren’t something to fear — they’re something to look forward to. They’re included with your Evergreen subscription, they don’t disrupt your environment, and they unlock powerful features that make storage easier to manage. So if you’ve been putting off your next upgrade, take a fresh look. Chances are, Fusion, Files, or another feature you’ve been waiting for is already there — you just need to turn it on. 👉 Want to keep the conversation going? Join the discussion in the Pure Community and share your own upgrade tips and stories. Be sure to join our next Ask Us Everything session, and catch up with past sessions here!Virtual Event: Ask Us Everything About Pure Fusion
🤔 Got questions about Pure Fusion? Get answers and a chance to win! August 15 | Register Now! 09:00AM PT • 12:00PM ET Join us for the first episode of Ask Us Everything—a new monthly community series where we dive into the topics that matter most to you. We’re kicking things off with Pure Fusion, helping you explore what it is, why it matters, and how to bring it into your environment. We’ll start with an overview of Pure Fusion for fleet management, which transforms existing Pure Storage systems to seamlessly integrate on-prem and cloud environments. No extra licenses or subscriptions required. Then it’s your turn: Bring your questions—our experts are ready. Whether you're just getting started or ready to go deeper, unlock the value that’s already at your fingertips. 💥 Ask a question for your chance to win: The first 10 eligible Pure Storage customers to submit a question during the live webinar will receive one (1) Pure Storage Customer Appreciation Kit (approximate retail value: $65). Limit one kit per customer. Offer valid only during the live event and while supplies last. See Terms and Conditions.Accelerate Breakout Replay: Simplifying Storage Management Automation with Pure Fusion™
See how Pure Fusion and APIs make storage automation easy—whether you're starting out or scaling advanced fleet-wide automation. Speakers: Mike Nelson Brent Lim Chris Jimenez - Fanatics https://www.purestorage.com/video/webinars/simplifying-storage-management-automation-with-pure-fusion/6375797858112.htmlFusion / Python
Just wanted to let you all know that I've just published a new blog on my recent github repo - its a reporting package that assist customers in tagging volumes in a fusion fleet with chargeback codes, and then generate a spreadsheet every month with all of the space reporting on those volumes (several times a day, if necessary) organised by chargeback code The code is available in Github now (Open Source, use freely!) If it doesn't quite work as you'ld like it to, lmk your suggestions - happy to improve it for wider use.
Configure Fusion with Powershell!
Here's a little Powershell script to get a new FlashArray Fusion Fleet up and running and verify you can deploy a 1GB test volume on array 2 even though you're connected to array 1! You'll need PureStoragePowershellSDK2 v2.4.30 or newer, Purity 6.8.1 or newer, and both arrays configured to use the same LDAP or Active Directory infrastructure for management to run it. The script will prompt you for two FlashArrays to connect to, what you'd like to name the new fleet, and LDAP/Active Directory credentials with array admin rights on both arrays. If you haven't tried Fusion yet and like automating with Powershell, give it a try! #################################################################################### # Script to create a new Fusion fleet, add a second array to the fleet, and # create a new 1GB test volume on array 2 via a command sent to array 1. # # Mike Sasse - 8/15/2025 - v1.0 #################################################################################### #Stop the script if any command throws an error $ErrorActionPreference = "Stop" #Display script function and requirements Write-Host "This script will create a new Fusion fleet, add a second array to the fleet, and" Write-Host "create a new test volume on array 2 via a command sent to array 1." Write-Host "`nPure Storage SDK2 2.43.30+ must be installed and both arrays must be running Purity 6.8.1+." #Import Pure Storage PowerShell SDK2 Import-Module PureStoragePowerShellSDK2 #Prompt user for the two FlashArrays $FlashArray1Name = Read-Host "Enter the first FlashArray FQDN or IP" $FlashArray2Name = Read-Host "Enter the second FlashArray FQDN or IP" #Prompt user for new fleet name $Fleet = Read-Host "Enter the new fleet name" #Get credentials to connect to the two FlashArrays Write-Host "Enter LDAP/Active Directory credentials with array admin rights to be used to connect to both FlashArrays:" $Creds = Get-Credential #Connect to both FlashArrays Write-Host "`nConnecting to $FlashArray1Name..." $FlashArray1 = Connect-Pfa2Array -Endpoint $Flasharray1Name -Credential $Creds -IgnoreCertificateError Write-Host "`nConnecting to $FlashArray2Name..." $FlashArray2 = Connect-Pfa2Array -Endpoint $Flasharray2Name -Credential $Creds -IgnoreCertificateError #Store the new test volume name as a variable $volumeName = "FusionTestVolume" #Store the new test volume size as a variable $Size = "1GB" #Create the new fleet via FlashArray 1 and pipe the output to null Write-Host "`nCreating new fleet named $Fleet on $FlashArray1Name..." New-Pfa2Fleet -Array $FlashArray1 -Name $Fleet | Out-Null #Create a new fleet key and store as a variable Write-Host "`nFetching new fleet key..." $FleetKey = New-Pfa2FleetKey -Array $FlashArray1 #Grab FlashArray 2 and store as a variable $FA2 = Get-Pfa2Array -Array $FlashArray2 #Join FlashArray 2 to the fleet and pipe the output to null Write-Host "`nJoining $Flasharray2Name to $Fleet..." New-Pfa2FleetMember -Array $FlashArray2 -FleetName $Fleet -MembersKey $FleetKey._FleetKey -MemberName $FA2.Name -MemberResourceType remote-arrays | Out-Null #Create a new test volume on FlashArray 2 via FlashArray 1 and pipe the output to null Write-Host "`nCreating new volume $volumeName on $Flasharray2Name through $Flasharray1Name..." New-Pfa2Volume -Array $FlashArray1 -Name $volumeName -Provisioned $Size -ContextNames $FA2.Name | Out-Null Write-Host "`nComplete!"
