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Pricing

Pricing Model​

Shared File-System (SFS) is charged based on the provisioned storage capacity, regardless of actual usage.

Cost Structure​

₹5 per GB per month

  • Prorated Billing: Charges are calculated hourly and prorated based on the duration the SFS exists
  • Always Charged: You continue to be charged even when no Instances are attached to the SFS
Important

You pay for the provisioned capacity, not actual data usage. A 250 GB SFS costs the same whether it's storing 10 GB or 250 GB of data.

Example Costs​

Example 1: Small Development SFS​

Configuration:

  • Storage Size: 100 GB
  • Duration: 30 days (1 month)

Monthly Cost:

100 GB × ₹5/GB = ₹500 per month

Example 2: Medium Production SFS​

Configuration:

  • Storage Size: 500 GB
  • Duration: 30 days (1 month)

Monthly Cost:

500 GB × ₹5/GB = ₹2,500 per month

Example 3: Large HPC SFS​

Configuration:

  • Storage Size: 2,000 GB (2 TB)
  • Duration: 30 days (1 month)

Monthly Cost:

2,000 GB × ₹5/GB = ₹10,000 per month

Example 4: Partial Month Usage​

Configuration:

  • Storage Size: 250 GB
  • Duration: 15 days (half month)

Cost Calculation:

Hourly rate: ₹5/GB ÷ 720 hours* ≈ ₹0.00694/GB/hour
250 GB × ₹0.00694/hour × 360 hours (15 days) = ₹625

*Assuming 720 hours per month (365 days ÷ 12 months × 24 hours)

Cost Optimization Tips​

1. Right-Size Your Storage​

  • Start Small: Begin with the minimum capacity you need
  • Monitor Usage: Track actual usage through the monitoring dashboard
  • Scale Up: Resize only when approaching capacity (leaving 10-20% buffer)
Tip

Regularly check your SFS usage to ensure you're not over-provisioned. You can always resize up, but you cannot resize down.

2. Delete Unused SFS​

  • Clean Up: Delete SFS instances that are no longer needed
  • Backup First: Always backup data before deletion
  • Regular Audits: Periodically review all SFS instances in your project

Example Savings:

Unused 500 GB SFS deleted = ₹2,500 saved per month

3. Consolidate Data​

  • Archive to Datasets: Move infrequently accessed data to Datasets (EOS) for lower-cost storage
  • Clean Up Temporary Files: Regularly remove temporary and unnecessary files

Cost Calculator​

Use the E2E Cost Calculator to estimate your total infrastructure costs including SFS:

E2E Cloud Cost Calculator

When to Choose SFS​

Use SFS when:

  • Multiple Instances need concurrent read/write access
  • You need a shared workspace for distributed computing
  • Performance requirements are moderate
  • Cost predictability is important (fixed provisioned capacity)

Consider Datasets (EOS) when:

  • You need cost-effective storage for large datasets
  • Read-only access is sufficient
  • Data is accessed sequentially
  • Storage needs are unpredictable (pay for actual usage)

Consider PFS when:

  • You need maximum I/O performance
  • Running HPC workloads with parallel access
  • Budget allows for premium storage solutions

Billing Details​

How Billing Works​

  1. Hourly Charges: SFS is billed hourly based on provisioned capacity
  2. Automatic Calculation: Charges are automatically calculated and added to your account
  3. View Usage: Check your current costs in Billing and Usage section

Important Billing Notes​

Billing Continues

Charges continue as long as the SFS exists, even if:

  • No Instances are attached
  • No data is stored
  • The SFS is not actively being used

To stop charges: You must delete the SFS instance.

Frequently Asked Questions​

Q: Am I charged for data transfer?
A: No, there are no additional charges for data transfer between SFS and compute instances.

Q: What happens to billing when I resize?
A: Billing immediately adjusts to reflect the new capacity. You're charged for the new size on an hourly basis from the moment the resize completes.

Q: Are there any hidden fees?
A: No. The ₹5/GB/month rate is all-inclusive. There are no additional fees for I/O operations, API calls, or data transfer within the same region.