File Storage

OVHcloud File Storage is a fully managed, network-attached storage (NAS) solution that provides shared file access over NFS for cloud workloads. It is designed for:

• Concurrent read/write access (RWX) across multiple instances
• Applications requiring POSIX-compliant file systems
• Teams migrating from traditional NAS environments to the cloud

Unlike object storage, OVHcloud File Storage behaves like a standard file system, allowing applications to run without modification.

You should choose OVHcloud File Storage when your workloads require shared access and file system compatibility. Best fit for OVHcloud File Storage:

• Kubernetes workloads requiring ReadWriteMany (RWX) volumes
• Applications using NFS-mounted storage
• Lift-and-shift migrations from on-prem NAS
• Shared content environments (web apps, CMS, CI/CD)

Consider alternatives if:

• You need large-scale, low-cost storage → Object Storage
• You need high-performance, single-instance storage → Block Storage

OVHcloud File Storage is optimized for shared, stateful workloads—not single-instance or archival use cases.

OVHcloud File Storage is best suited for:

• Kubernetes applications with shared volumes
• AI/ML pipelines requiring shared datasets
• Web applications with distributed architectures
• DevOps pipelines and build systems
• Legacy applications requiring file system compatibility

It enables organizations to modernize infrastructure without refactoring applications.

OVHcloud File Storage integrates via the Container Storage Interface (CSI) and supports ReadWriteMany (RWX) access. This enables:

• Multiple pods to mount the same volume simultaneously
• Persistent shared storage across clusters
• Horizontal scaling of stateful applications

It is a strong fit for Kubernetes environments where shared storage is required across services.

OVHcloud File Storage supports NFS v4.1, the widely adopted standard for cloud and containerized environments. NFS v4.1 provides:

• Broad compatibility with Kubernetes and Linux systems
• Stable performance for shared-access workloads
• Proven reliability for production environments

OVHcloud prioritizes compatibility and operational stability over fragmentation across multiple protocol versions.

OVHcloud File Storage provides performance that scales with the size of your shared volume. For Standard Class, performance includes:

• Up to 16,000 IOPS, with a baseline of 24 IOPS per GB plus an additional 24 IOPS per GB
• Up to 128 MB/s throughput, with a baseline of 25 MB/s plus 0.25 MB/s per GB beyond 100 GB

Performance increases linearly as storage capacity grows. OVHcloud File Storage is designed for:

• Consistent throughput for shared workloads
• Scalable performance aligned with usage

It is not designed for:

• Ultra-low latency, single-instance workloads

The focus is predictable, capacity-based performance for shared access environments.

OVHcloud File Storage supports shared volumes from 150 GB up to 10 TB, with the ability to adjust capacity at the GB level. This allows you to:

• Start with smaller volumes and scale as needed
• Increase capacity without disrupting running workloads
• Align storage usage with application growth

OVHcloud File Storage is designed to scale with your environment while maintaining consistent performance.

Yes. OVHcloud File Storage includes:

• Encryption with OVHcloud Managed Keys (OMK)
• Regular automatic backup to remote storage (coming soon)
• vRack compatibility, enabling an isolated private network across multiple data centers

These features provide data protection and network isolation within OVHcloud environments.

OVHcloud File Storage is available in the United States in the Vint Hill and Hillsboro data centers. Deploying storage in these regions allows you to align data location with your workloads and infrastructure requirements.