Configurable dedicated, bare metal, and cloud infrastructure for large datasets, databases, backups, archives, and anything where capacity is the constraint.
S2 Cloud SSD Capacity
Up to 4TB
Dedicated ECC RAM
Up to 1TB
Some workloads are defined by compute. Others are defined by how much data they hold and how fast they need to read and write it. Backup repositories, large databases, media libraries, log and analytics stores, and compliance archives all grow steadily, and a general-purpose server runs out of disk long before it runs out of CPU.
Atlantic.Net builds storage-optimized servers for exactly those workloads. You choose the balance of CPU, memory, and disk on dedicated or bare-metal hardware or on a cloud platform, and add block storage, backups, replication, and managed services as the data set grows. Capacity is sized to the workload, so the configuration follows the data, and custom builds are scoped directly with our team.
A storage-optimized server is infrastructure weighted toward capacity and disk throughput, with right-sized CPU and memory paired with high-capacity, high-performance storage, so the cost and the configuration follow the data. The disk leads the design, and the processor is matched to it.
Atlantic.Net offers storage-optimized infrastructure in several forms: Storage Optimized cloud servers (the S2 line, scaling to 16 vCPUs, 128GB RAM, and 4TB of SSD per instance), Fortress dedicated and bare metal servers with custom storage configurations and up to 1TB of ECC RAM, and Secure Block Storage volumes that attach elastic, replication-enabled capacity to either. You can run one of these on its own or combine them into a hybrid design.
Storage-heavy workloads share a few demands that general-purpose hosting may not handle as well: capacity that scales without a forklift upgrade, predictable performance under heavy read/write loads, and durability so that data survives a hardware fault. Atlantic.Net storage-optimized servers are configured around those demands.
Disk is sized to the data, with room to grow well past a six-month ceiling.
Disk is sized to the data, with room to grow well past a six-month ceiling.
RAID-10 NVMe/SSD storage and dedicated hardware keep performance steady when many reads and writes hit at once.
RAID-10 NVMe/SSD storage and dedicated hardware keep performance steady when many reads and writes hit at once.
Replication, snapshots, and daily encrypted backups protect the data itself, beyond just the server.
Replication, snapshots, and daily encrypted backups protect the data itself, beyond just the server.
Add block storage volumes or scale the build as the workload grows, with custom sizing scoped by the team.
Add block storage volumes or scale the build as the workload grows, with custom sizing scoped by the team.
Choose the ratio that fits the workload. Memory-light archive targets, balanced database servers, and analytics nodes that need both capacity and throughput are all sized to order and built to their own specs.
Choose the ratio that fits the workload. Memory-light archive targets, balanced database servers, and analytics nodes that need both capacity and throughput are all sized to order and built to their own specs.
Run storage workloads on single-tenant Fortress dedicated and bare metal servers for isolated, predictable disk performance, full root access, and hardware-level control, with custom storage configurations available.
Run storage workloads on single-tenant Fortress dedicated and bare metal servers for isolated, predictable disk performance, full root access, and hardware-level control, with custom storage configurations available.
Secure Block Storage attaches elastic, replication-enabled volumes with snapshots, so you can grow capacity without rebuilding the server. It is one storage option among several; the right mix depends on the workload.
Secure Block Storage attaches elastic, replication-enabled volumes with snapshots, so you can grow capacity without rebuilding the server. It is one storage option among several; the right mix depends on the workload.
Managed Veeam backups run daily to on-site and off-site encrypted storage. High-availability and replication options keep data accessible through hardware events, and disaster-recovery configurations add an off-site copy you can fail over to.
Managed Veeam backups run daily to on-site and off-site encrypted storage. High-availability and replication options keep data accessible through hardware events, and disaster-recovery configurations add an off-site copy you can fail over to.
Keep storage traffic off the public internet. Private networking and VPC isolation connect storage nodes to application and database servers over a private path, which matters for both performance and security.
Keep storage traffic off the public internet. Private networking and VPC isolation connect storage nodes to application and database servers over a private path, which matters for both performance and security.
Add server management for monitoring, patching, and operational support, plus database administration and backup management, so a growing storage estate does not become a growing operational burden.
Add server management for monitoring, patching, and operational support, plus database administration and backup management, so a growing storage estate does not become a growing operational burden.
Sized for large databases, backup repositories, file and media libraries, log and event stores, analytics data sets, and compliance or healthcare archives, the workloads where capacity, durability, and steady throughput matter more than peak clock speed.
Sized for large databases, backup repositories, file and media libraries, log and event stores, analytics data sets, and compliance or healthcare archives, the workloads where capacity, durability, and steady throughput matter more than peak clock speed.
When the storage requirement does not fit a standard configuration, the team scopes a custom build: specific disk layouts, larger capacity, particular RAID levels, or a hybrid of dedicated hardware and cloud block storage.
When the storage requirement does not fit a standard configuration, the team scopes a custom build: specific disk layouts, larger capacity, particular RAID levels, or a hybrid of dedicated hardware and cloud block storage.
There is no single right answer; it depends on how the data is used. This comparison is a starting point, and exact sizing still needs to be checked with the team.
| Dedicated Storage Servers | Cloud Block Storage | Hybrid Storage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Large databases, heavy sustained I/O, and single-tenant control | Elastic capacity attached to cloud servers and growing data sets | Mixed environments with fast primary storage on dedicated infrastructure and elastic capacity in the cloud |
| Capacity model | Fixed at deployment and expandable through custom scoping | Elastic volumes that grow on demand | Combines both models according to workload requirements |
| Performance | Predictable, isolated, hardware-level performance | Strong performance over a shared cloud fabric | Tiered, with hot data on dedicated storage and cooler data in the cloud |
| Management | Self-managed or fully managed | Managed by Atlantic.Net | Management selected per component |
| When to choose | You need isolation and consistent throughput | You need flexibility and rapid growth | You need both models across different storage tiers |
Choose storage-optimized infrastructure when the data set drives the requirement ahead of the compute: when you are adding disk far faster than CPU, when backups or archives keep growing, when a database's working set is large, or when throughput under heavy read/write load is becoming a bottleneck. A general-purpose cloud server is the better fit when compute and memory are the leading requirements and storage is modest.
Disk is sized to the workload and expanded via block storage or a custom build, so storage growth is planned and stays off the emergency list.
Disk is sized to the workload and expanded via block storage or a custom build, so storage growth is planned and stays off the emergency list.
Single-tenant hardware and RAID-10 NVMe/SSD storage keep read and write performance steady, so a busy backup window or analytics job does not stall everything else.
Single-tenant hardware and RAID-10 NVMe/SSD storage keep read and write performance steady, so a busy backup window or analytics job does not stall everything else.
Daily encrypted backups, replication, snapshots, and disaster-recovery options protect the data itself. A failed disk or a bad night leaves a restore job, and the data survives.
Daily encrypted backups, replication, snapshots, and disaster-recovery options protect the data itself. A failed disk or a bad night leaves a restore job, and the data survives.
Managed monitoring, patching, backup management, and database administration are available as services, so a large storage estate does not pull your team into day-to-day operations.
Managed monitoring, patching, backup management, and database administration are available as services, so a large storage estate does not pull your team into day-to-day operations.
| Workload | Why It Fits |
|---|---|
| Backup and archive targets | High-capacity, durable storage with replication and off-site copies |
| Large databases | Isolated, high-throughput storage for large working sets and intensive queries |
| Media and content libraries | Scalable capacity for images, video, and large file repositories |
| Log and analytics stores | Sustained write throughput and expandable capacity for event and log data |
| Healthcare and compliance archives | Encrypted, audited storage within HIPAA- and PCI-ready environments |
| Research and scientific data sets | Large, expandable capacity for data-intensive processing |
| MSPs and agencies | Consolidated and managed storage across multiple clients and projects |
Atlantic.Net has run data-intensive infrastructure since 1994. Storage-optimized servers run on the same audited platform as our compliance hosting, so capacity, durability, and security come together in a single build.
SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3 Type II, HIPAA, HITECH, PCI DSS 4.0, and NIST 800-53 audited environments.
SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3 Type II, HIPAA, HITECH, PCI DSS 4.0, and NIST 800-53 audited environments.
Standard on every build, with encrypted on-site and off-site backups.
Standard on every build, with encrypted on-site and off-site backups.
Covering network, hardware, and power.
Covering network, hardware, and power.
By phone, email, and chat, never outsourced.
By phone, email, and chat, never outsourced.
32 years operating data center infrastructure.
32 years operating data center infrastructure.
Deploy close to your users from eight international data centers worldwide, with new regions on the way.
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(Formerly Vice President of Market Development at Mellanox Technologies)
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General Manager for Windows Server, Microsoft Corp.
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