Block Storage
High performance storage for every use case
Why choose block storage?
Flexible volume configuration
High performance even with small instances
Choice of 3 availability zones
Double redundancy
Transparent prices
Snapshots and backups
Get versatility and security with our block storage service
Storing your data in our cloud-based block storage ensures high performance, low latency, and maximum security. Separate storage systems offer increased reliability and versatile deployment options. With IONOS, you have the flexibility to choose enterprise hardware and hybrid storage options.
Our block storage service delivers rapid response times via InfiniBand, ideal for business-critical and data-intensive applications.
Block storage benefits:
- Cost-effective storage for all use cases
- Double redundancy, meaning each instance additionally runs on separate servers
- High performance regardless of IOPS and compute configurations
- Optional Backup as a Service, including a backup agent
- Automated storage monitoring upon request as part of our Monitoring as a Service solution
Choose HDD storage for cost-effective, large-scale storage
HDD storage is ideal for managing large data files and accessing them quickly. It's perfect for long-term data backups and batch workloads. You can allocate HDD storage volumes to specific availability zones using CloudAPI or the Data Center Designer.
As block storage allows up to 24 storage volumes per virtual server, there are almost no limits to the mapping of your workloads. And it’s all possible with a stable bandwidth or IOPS, regardless of the size of the volumes.
Unlock high-speed performance with SSD Standard
SSD Standard is ideal for anyone looking for a data storage solution that combines predictable, scalable performance, availability, and security. It's a reliable alternative to HDD storage, and offers cost-efficiency. Whether it's for BI applications, IoT workloads, or other tasks, SSD Standard provides high IOPS with small block sizes at a low processing cost. Enjoy high performance, data throughput, and low latency with calculable bandwidth.
Stay flexible across workflows and ensure better performance for rapid responses with smaller storage needs. Common use cases include CRM, data analysis, merchandise management, and PoS checkout systems, among others.
SSD Premium: Guaranteed performance and up to 4 volumes per VM
High-performance SSD Premium offers the fastest response rate, providing 100% performance per virtual instance, all without extra charges per IOPS. Optimise your computing operations and reduce processing costs for all workloads.
With SSD Premium you can choose a storage solution within the IONOS CLOUD that makes partly or fully autonomous IT systems more resilient. Say goodbye to time-consuming and cost-intensive latencies or data loss, and boost performance as your storage volume grows – all at a set price per GB of storage.
NVMe: The best of both worlds and available for IONOS Cubes
If you need directly configurable instances for your redundant applications, consider Cubes with NVMe volumes. You can easily expand them with HDD or SSD network block storage. Cubes, based on a local RAID, maintain peak performance unaffected by network latency, making them ideal for complex and extensive computing operations.
NVMe storage is installed as direct storage on the server and accessible via the local bus interface. This ensures optimal performance and cost effectiveness. NVMe combines the advantages of HDD and SSD.
Uses cases for IONOS block storage
Use case
Manage big databases or transactions
Use case
Optimize data backup using RAID arrays
Use case
Operate scalable email servers
Benefits of the IONOS CLOUD
GDPR compliant
No vendor lock-in
Robust data protection
No fixed contract term
Usage-based billing
Sustainability
Block storage pricing
| HDD | SSD Standard | SSD Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume size | 1 GB - 4 TB | 1 GB - 4 TB | 1 GB - 4 TB |
| Number of volumes per VM | Up to 24 | Up to 24 | Up to 4 |
| Bandwidth in MB/s per GB | – | 0.5 MB/s | 1 MB/s |
| Max. bandwidth in MB/s per instance | 200 MB/s (static per instance) | 300 MB/s | 600 MB/s |
| Read IOPS/GB | – | 40 | 75 |
| Max. read IOPS per instance | 1,100 (static per instance) | 24,000 | 45,000 |
| Write IOPS/GB | – | 30 | 50 |
| Max. write IOPS per instance | 1,100 (static per instance) | 18,000 | 30,000 |
| Performance guarantee | Shared | Shared | 100 % guaranteed per instance |
| Price per GB / 30 days | £0.04 | £0.063 | £0.14 |
| Volume size | |
|---|---|
| HDD | 1 GB - 4 TB |
| SSD Standard | 1 GB - 4 TB |
| SSD Premium | 1 GB - 4 TB |
| Number of volumes per VM | |
| HDD | Up to 24 |
| SSD Standard | Up to 24 |
| SSD Premium | Up to 4 |
| Bandwidth in MB/s per GB | |
| HDD | – |
| SSD Standard | 0.5 MB/s |
| SSD Premium | 1 MB/s |
| Max. bandwidth in MB/s per instance | |
| HDD | 200 MB/s (static per instance) |
| SSD Standard | 300 MB/s |
| SSD Premium | 600 MB/s |
| Read IOPS/GB | |
| HDD | – |
| SSD Standard | 40 |
| SSD Premium | 75 |
| Max. read IOPS per instance | |
| HDD | 1,100 (static per instance) |
| SSD Standard | 24,000 |
| SSD Premium | 45,000 |
| Write IOPS/GB | |
| HDD | – |
| SSD Standard | 30 |
| SSD Premium | 50 |
| Max. write IOPS per instance | |
| HDD | 1,100 (static per instance) |
| SSD Standard | 18,000 |
| SSD Premium | 30,000 |
| Performance guarantee | |
| HDD | Shared |
| SSD Standard | Shared |
| SSD Premium | 100 % guaranteed per instance |
| Price per GB / 30 days | |
| HDD | £0.04 |
| SSD Standard | £0.063 |
| SSD Premium | £0.14 |
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Exceptional quality
IONOS CLOUD offers unbeatable price/performance
The IONOS CLOUD is regularly put to the test in independent market analyses such as the ISG Provider Lens™. IONOS CLOUD is consistently on track to maintain its top position in the top-4 leading companies in the industry.
In 2020, IONOS CLOUD also impressed the independent US consulting firm Cloud Spectator, beating the competitors AWS, Azure and Google in the areas of compute and storage performance as well as in price/performance ratio.
IONOS CLOUD was announced as the winner of the Cloud Service Provider Platinum Award at the Service Provider Summit 2021.
IONOS CLOUD also won the Gold Award in the Infrastructure as a Service category at the Cloud Computing Insider Awards in 2021.
