Flash-backed, durable, fast and flexible NFS-based file storage with customizable IOPS and predictable billing
Overview
Highly secure and resilient
IBM Cloud File Storage for Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) provides secure, persistent, cloud NFSv4.1 file storage. This data storage allows you to create zonal file shares for IBM Cloud Virtual Servers on Virtual Private Cloud. Get total control and help minimize costs with flash-backed architecture.
Flexiblility: Provision shares from 10 GB up to 32,000 GB with a variety of options.
Security: Protect data with encryption at rest, in transit, and enterprise access controls.
Durability: Count on data that’s built to last with enterprise-grade resilience.
Availability: Access data reliably with industry‑leading uptime and global availability.
Features
Built for scalable and secure storage
Easily tailor your file storage to match your workload. Adjust capacity and performance as needed, and scale up on the fly, without the hassle of creating new file shares.
Keep your data safe even during maintenance or unexpected failures, no need to set up complex RAID systems.
Access your file shares wherever your business runs, with storage available in data centers across the globe.
Protect your data at every stage with built-in encryption for data at rest and in transit. Secure stored files, encrypt all transfers, and choose between IBM-managed keys or your own for full enterprise-grade control.
Stay connected to your data with built-in redundancy that keeps file shares available, even if part of the system goes down. Multiple network paths and high-availability storage ensure reliable access at all times.
Get the speed you need with flash-backed storage that delivers faster performance. Ideal for workloads that demand quick, reliable access to data.
Use cases
Designed for critical workloads
Multiple front-end web services across different Availability Zones need to share and process common data. Without a shared file system, users must manually replicate content across AZs, which can be expensive.
Scalable, shared file share accessible across Container runtimes. Shared low latency access for DevOps, IBM Kubernetes Services (IKS), and Redhat Openshift on IBM Cloud. (ROKS)
Most verticals follow an iterative workflow where distributed teams share data for processing. Common use cases include rendering and video editing in Media & Entertainment and variant analysis in Genomics, supported by pipelines, multiple local repos, and large compute farms.
Distributed development teams need an organized way to share code and related data securely to protect intellectual property. The solution must also be scalable, reliable, and highly available.
Case studies
Measurable impact in action
Ilmas streamlines customer purchasing with a revamped web presence
Ilmas partnered with IBM to modernize its digital presence, integrating its website with backend systems to streamline product information and internal workflows. The transformation reduced manual effort, cut customer inquiries, and supported the company’s growth across Europe.
12
full-time equivalents (FTEs) freed up, saving significant time and effort.
20%
product-related call volumes cut with more accessible information.
Resources
To help You begin
Access step-by-step guides, FAQs, and expert tips to help you deploy, manage, and troubleshoot.
Discover how file storage works, when to use it, and how it compares to other storage types like block and object storage.
Cross-region replication keeps your data safe and available by duplicating it across regions. Even during outages or disasters, your business stays protected with uninterrupted access.
IBM Cloud File Storage for VPC delivers high-performance, NFS-based file storage that scales across zones and VPCs. It powers everything from Kubernetes to data warehouses.
Pricing
Flexible pricing options
Easy, transparent shared file storage that scales on demand with full performance control.