Block Storage
High performance storage for every use case
Choose the ideal cloud block storage for any workload and enhance data security, whether for small setups or extensive big data applications, all with double redundancy protection.
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.
Why choose block storage?
Flexible volume configuration
Choose the exact number of volumes you need in any combination and size – up to 24 volumes per virtual machine and up to 4 TB per HDD/SSD volume (more available upon request).
High performance even with small instances
Use the exact storage configuration you need, with high performance even on smaller setups. Configure any HDD and SSD volumes and connect them to each other.
Choice of 3 availability zones
You can spread HDD as well as both SSD performance classes over 3 zones. As 2 zones are already in use due to the double redundancy, separate hardware is used for the third backup zone.
Double redundancy
Four copies ensure the highest possible data security for your critical business operations. Alongside using local RAID to store the data, every storage volume is run on separate storage servers.
Transparent prices
Regardless of which storage configuration you choose, you’ll only pay for the resources and the timeframe you actually use.
Snapshots and backups
Shorten your backup timeframe and use on-demand snapshots that you can create for every volume type and reuse everywhere.
Uses cases for IONOS block storage
Use case
Manage big databases or transactions
Block storage offers high-performance at transparent, affordable prices thanks to high IOPS. Its double redundancy makes it suitable for a wide range of use cases, from critical business applications to transactional databases. Scale our block storage service to your needs, and leverage the combination of individual storage technologies.
Use case
Optimize data backup using RAID arrays
Enhance your data backup with block storage by merging multiple volumes into one instance. Benefit from double redundancy and much higher I/O performance. Whether you want to optimise your database servers or other workloads requiring secure data transfer, block storage in the cloud opens up many backup possibilities.
Use case
Operate scalable email servers
Count on block storage to support your email server's operation, accommodating growing data volumes and data protection needs. Tailor block storage to your business requirements, ensuring rapid data access with high IOPS and surpassing the advantages of file- or network-based storage systems.
Benefits of the IONOS Cloud
GDPR compliant
The IONOS Compute Engine is 100% compliant with the EU’s GDPR regulations and provides cloud resources according to the highest data protection standards.
No vendor lock-in
IONOS solutions and products won’t make you dependent on any vendors. The IONOS Cloud offers open-source solutions that are not vendor-controlled.
Robust data protection
Your data is encrypted and stored in ISO-certified and highly secure data centres in Europe. We will also never resell or monetise your data.
No fixed contract term
The IONOS cloud is based on a transparent pricing model without any fixed contract duration. Easily adapt and scale our services to your exact requirements.
Usage-based billing
Cloud computing resources and services usage are billed according to usage, down to the minute.
Sustainability
The IONOS Cloud is a climate-neutral cloud platform that relies on a combination of renewable energy sources and energy-efficient hardware and software.
Exceptional quality
The IONOS Cloud is regularly put to the test in independent market analyses such as the ISG Provider Lens™. IONOS is consistently on track to maintain its top position in the top-4 leading companies in the industry.
In 2020 the 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 was announced as the winner of the Cloud Service Provider Platinum Award at the Service Provider Summit 2021.
IONOS also won the Gold Award in the Infrastructure as a Service category at the Cloud Computing Insider Awards in 2021.
Block storage pricing
All resources are billed based on usage, to the minute.
HDD | SSD Standard | SSD Premium | NVMe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Volume size | 1 GB - 4 TB | 1 GB - 4 TB | 1 GB - 4 TB | Volume with defined block storage blocks from 30 GB to 1,280 GB (1 DAS per Cubes VM) |
Number of volumes per VM | Up to 24 | Up to 24 | Up to 4 | 1 |
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 | 250 MB/s (static per instance) / 500 MB/s (burst for 60s) |
Read IOPS/GB | – | 40 | 75 | – |
Max. read IOPS per instance | 1,100 (static per instance) | 24,000 | 45,000 | 5,000 (static per instance) / 10,000 (burst for 60s) |
Write IOPS/GB | – | 30 | 50 | – |
Max. write IOPS per instance | 1,100 (static per instance) | 18,000 | 30,000 | 5,000 (static per instance) / 10,000 (burst for 60s) |
Performance guarantee | Shared | Shared | 100 % guaranteed per instance | Shared |
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 |
NVMe | Volume with defined block storage blocks from 30 GB to 1,280 GB (1 DAS per Cubes VM) |
Number of volumes per VM | |
HDD | Up to 24 |
SSD Standard | Up to 24 |
SSD Premium | Up to 4 |
NVMe | 1 |
Bandwidth in MB/s per GB | |
HDD | – |
SSD Standard | 0.5 MB/s |
SSD Premium | 1 MB/s |
NVMe | – |
Max. bandwidth in MB/s per instance | |
HDD | 200 MB/s (static per instance) |
SSD Standard | 300 MB/s |
SSD Premium | 600 MB/s |
NVMe | 250 MB/s (static per instance) / 500 MB/s (burst for 60s) |
Read IOPS/GB | |
HDD | – |
SSD Standard | 40 |
SSD Premium | 75 |
NVMe | – |
Max. read IOPS per instance | |
HDD | 1,100 (static per instance) |
SSD Standard | 24,000 |
SSD Premium | 45,000 |
NVMe | 5,000 (static per instance) / 10,000 (burst for 60s) |
Write IOPS/GB | |
HDD | – |
SSD Standard | 30 |
SSD Premium | 50 |
NVMe | – |
Max. write IOPS per instance | |
HDD | 1,100 (static per instance) |
SSD Standard | 18,000 |
SSD Premium | 30,000 |
NVMe | 5,000 (static per instance) / 10,000 (burst for 60s) |
Performance guarantee | |
HDD | Shared |
SSD Standard | Shared |
SSD Premium | 100 % guaranteed per instance |
NVMe | Shared |
Price per GB / 30 days | |
HDD | £0.04 |
SSD Standard | £0.063 |
SSD Premium | £0.14 |
NVMe | |
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