Standard tier
The Standard storage tier is optimized for low cost, high throughput global file storage and delivery. Specifications:- Storage type: HDD-based
- Latency: Variable (30-300ms)
- Replication points: Up to 9 regions (HTTP API/FTP) or 4 regions (S3-compatible)
- Primary region: Any available region
- Recommended regions: Geographically diverse
- Object storage
- Video delivery
- File hosting
- Large file storage
- Cost-sensitive applications
- Moderate performance requirements
Edge (SSD) tier
The Edge storage tier is optimized for ultra-high global performance powered by strictly SSD storage. Specifications:- Storage type: SSD-based
- Latency: Consistent (1-5ms)
- Replication points: Up to 15 regions (HTTP API/FTP) or 4 regions (S3-compatible)
- Primary region: Frankfurt (DE) only
- Recommended regions: As many as possible
- Perma-Cache
- Website acceleration
- High performance content delivery
- Small files
- Applications where performance is paramount
- Low latency requirements
Edge (SSD) tier requires Frankfurt (DE) as the primary region. All uploads go
through Frankfurt first, then replicate to your selected regions.
S3 compatibility impact
When S3 compatibility is enabled (currently in beta), the number of available replication points is reduced:| Tier | HTTP API/FTP | S3-compatible |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Up to 9 regions | 4 regions |
| Edge (SSD) | Up to 15 regions | 4 regions |
Choosing a tier
Consider these factors when selecting your storage tier: Choose Standard if:- Cost is a primary concern
- Files are large (videos, archives, backups)
- Latency of 30-300ms is acceptable
- Files are primarily accessed via CDN (cached)
- Performance is critical
- You need consistent low latency (1-5ms)
- Files are small and frequently accessed
- You’re using Perma-Cache or website acceleration
- Budget allows for premium performance
The storage tier cannot be changed after zone creation. Choose carefully based
on your long-term requirements.