File Storage
File Storage
Fully managed file storage, designed for containers and instances
Discover our File Storage solution
Need shared storage for your clusters or instances? Our fully managed File Storage for Public Cloud offers NFS volumes from 150 GB to 10 TB, up to 16,000 IOPS and 128 MB/s. Compatible with Managed Kubernetes (RWX PVC) and Public Cloud instances (NFS mounts), you can easily share files between nodes, zones, and applications – with transparent pricing.
What the File Storage solution offers you
Cost control
Instantly adjust the size of your shared volumes at the GB level using the OVHcloud API, OpenStack API, or Manila CSI (other consumption modes coming at GA).
A modular solution
Linear performance tailored to the needs of your applications (IOPS and MB/s)
A secure infrastructure
Snapshots, encryption via OMK, and regular automatic remote backups (coming soon)
Specifications
Technical specifications
IOPS
Up to 16,000 IOPS: base performance of 24 IOPS + 24 IOPS/GB
MB/s
Up to 128 MB/s: 25 MB/s baseline + 0.25 MB/s per GB beyond 100 GB
Storage capacity
150 GB to 10 TB
Ecosystem
Built on OpenStack Manila, compatible with Manila CSI, vRack, and NFSv3
Encryption
OMK Encryption (accessible at GA)
Availability
GRA/DE1 and SBG5 (all Public Cloud regions at GA)
Our File Storage plan
* As a professional OVHcloud customer, you get the File Storage plan free for one month during the beta phase, with automatic renewal. The offer is aimed at professionals looking to create fully managed file storage volumes for containers and instances. The free offer only applies to the beta version and will end once the service is generally available.
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Your questions answered
What is managed File Storage for Public Cloud?
File Storage is a fully managed file storage solution in the form of shared NFS volumes. The available capacity ranges from 150 GB to 10 TB, offering up to 16,000 IOPS and 128 MB/s.
It is compatible with Managed Kubernetes Service (Read/Write Many Persistent Volume Claims or RWX PVC) and Public Cloud instances (NFS mounts).
What are the main use cases for this solution?
Horizontal load distribution: distribute your workloads across instances or containers
Dynamic resizing: adjust the number of pods or nodes in your Kubernetes cluster(s)
Shared asset catalogue: centralise resources (images, videos) for your websites
Personal directories: shared directories for multiple users
Is File Storage compatible with Kubernetes and PVCs?
Yes, the solution is fully compatible with Managed Kubernetes Service via Manila CSI. It supports Persistent Volume Claims (PVC) in Read/Write Many (RWX) to mount shared volumes directly in your pods.
Which version of the NFS protocol is supported?
The standard version, NFS v3, for containerised environments and cloud instances.
What are the performance metrics (IOPS and throughput) available?
Standard Class:
IOPS: up to 16,000 IOPS (baseline of 24 IOPS/GB + additional 24 IOPS per GB)
Throughput: up to 128 MB/s (baseline of 25 MB/s + 0.25 MB/s per GB beyond 100 GB)
Performance increases linearly with the size of the shared volume.
What are the minimum and maximum capacities?
Available capacities from 150 GB to 10 TB per shared volume. Instant adjustment at the GB level via the OVHcloud API, OpenStack API, or Manila CSI (other consumption modes coming at GA).
Is stored data secure?
Yes – thanks to encryption with OVHcloud Managed Keys (OMK, accessible at GA), regular automatic backup to remote storage (coming soon), and vRack compatibility for an isolated private network across multiple datacentres.
In which regions is the service available?
Currently in GRA/DE1 and SBG5. With general availability (GA) expected around mid-March 2026, the service will be deployed in all Public Cloud regions (1-AZ, 3-AZ, and Local Zones).