Serverspace Block Storage
Block storage software
Storage management software
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What is Serverspace Block Storage
Serverspace Block Storage is a cloud block storage service that provides attachable volumes for virtual machines, typically used to persist application data independently from compute instances. It targets teams running workloads on Serverspace cloud infrastructure that need scalable disk capacity for databases, file systems, and stateful applications. The service focuses on provisioning and managing volumes (create, attach/detach, resize) within the provider’s platform rather than delivering a full enterprise data management suite.
Attachable persistent volumes
The product provides block volumes that can be attached to and detached from cloud instances, supporting common stateful workload patterns. This separation of compute and storage helps with instance replacement and maintenance without rebuilding data disks. It aligns with typical cloud block storage usage for databases and application data directories.
On-demand capacity provisioning
Users can provision additional storage capacity as needed rather than pre-purchasing hardware. This supports variable environments such as development/test and bursty production workloads. The model is consistent with cloud platforms that offer self-service storage allocation alongside compute.
Integrated with provider cloud
Block Storage is managed within the Serverspace cloud environment, reducing the need to integrate third-party storage controllers for basic volume operations. This can simplify setup for teams already standardizing on the provider’s compute and networking. It is suited to organizations that prefer a single vendor for core IaaS components.
Limited enterprise data services
Compared with enterprise storage management platforms, the service typically emphasizes core volume lifecycle operations over advanced data management. Capabilities such as deep policy-based tiering, broad protocol support, or extensive storage analytics may require additional tools or services. Organizations with complex governance and multi-environment data workflows may find the feature set narrower.
Provider ecosystem dependency
The service is designed for use with Serverspace infrastructure, which can increase coupling between applications and the provider’s platform. Migrating workloads may require data copy operations and reconfiguration of volume attachments and performance assumptions. This can be a constraint for teams pursuing multi-cloud portability.
Public details can be sparse
Some operational specifics (for example, detailed performance tiers, SLA terms, or regional availability) may not be as standardized or widely documented as in larger hyperscale ecosystems. This can make it harder to benchmark against internal requirements without direct validation. Procurement and risk teams may need additional vendor confirmation during evaluation.
Plan & Pricing
Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go Free tier/trial: Free plan: Unavailable (no permanent free tier shown); Free trial: Unavailable (no time-limited trial for block storage shown) Example costs:
- Volume (SSD): €0.09 per GB (per month).
- Server snapshot: €0.09 per GB (per month).
- Block storage sizes: from 10 GB up to 1 TB (configurable). Notes: Data on the official pricing page indicates pay-as-you-go billing and per-GB pricing for disk volumes and snapshots. Prices shown are exclusive of VAT.
