Quick answer: A Storage VPS is a Cloud2Y virtual server built around large disk capacity instead of raw compute power. It gives you hundreds of gigabytes to terabytes of space at a low price per GB — ideal for backups, archives and file storage that you control over SSH, SFTP, rsync or rclone.
Overview
Cloud2Y offers several VPS families: SSD VPS and NVMe VPS optimise disk speed, Power VPS optimises CPU and RAM, and Storage VPS optimises capacity. A Storage VPS is a full Linux server — you get root access, your own IP and any software you want — but the hardware balance favours big, affordable disks over top-tier IOPS. That makes it the natural companion to your production servers: a separate, always-on target for backups and rarely-accessed data.
Before you start
- An idea of how much data you need to store now and in 6–12 months (see how to estimate backup storage size).
- Understanding that a Storage VPS is unmanaged: you administer the OS and your data, just like any other Cloud2Y server.
- Awareness that sequential transfer (rsync, archives) is its strength; heavy random I/O (busy databases) belongs on SSD/NVMe plans.
How a Storage VPS compares
- vs SSD/NVMe VPS: much more space per dollar, lower IOPS — perfect for backups, wrong for a production database.
- vs Power VPS: Power VPS gives you CPU/RAM headroom for applications; Storage VPS gives you disk headroom for data.
- vs external clouds: a flat, predictable monthly price, no per-request or egress surprises, and a plain Linux box you fully control.
Common issues
- Expecting NVMe speeds: large-capacity volumes prioritise throughput and price, not random-access latency.
- Running production apps on it: technically possible, but the plan is tuned for storage workloads — use the right family for each job.
- Treating it as the only copy: a backup target still deserves its own safety net for critical data (see local vs remote backup).
When to contact support
If you are unsure which VPS family fits your workload, or you need more space than the largest Storage VPS plan shows, open a support ticket — custom configurations are often possible.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Storage VPS used for?
A Storage VPS provides large, affordable disk space on a full Linux server — typically used for offsite backups, archives, log retention and general file storage you control over SSH.
Is a Storage VPS as fast as an NVMe VPS?
No. Storage VPS plans favour capacity and price over random-access speed, so they excel at backups and archives, while databases and busy applications belong on SSD or NVMe plans.
Do I get root access on a Storage VPS?
Yes. A Storage VPS is a normal unmanaged Linux server with root access and its own IP address, so you can install rsync, restic, borg, rclone or any other software you need.
Related articles
- When should you use Storage VPS?
- How to order a Storage VPS
- How to configure backups to a Storage VPS
- How to estimate backup storage size
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