Storage types
| Type | Best for | Min size | Max size | IOPS | Throughput | Price (USD/GB/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network Basic HDD | Infrequent access, archives | 10 GB | 10,000 GB | Up to 500 | 40 MB/s | 0.15 |
| Network Universal SSD (default) | Balanced workloads | 1 GB | 16,000 GB | Up to 3,000 | 125 MB/s | 0.253 |
| Network Fast SSD | Databases, high I/O apps | 10 GB | 16,000 GB | Up to 16,000 | 250 MB/s | 0.425 |
- Linux images require at least 10 GB.
- Windows Server images require at least 32 GB.
- Snapshot pricing matches the storage type price per GB.
- Regional pricing is available in KES, NGN, and TZS based on your billing region.
Storage sizing guidance
- Start with 25 to 60 GB for small Linux workloads and scale up as needed.
- Use Universal SSD for most web apps and APIs.
- Use Fast SSD for databases, queues, and search workloads.
- Use Basic HDD for backups and archive data.