Billing for Object Storage for Satellite
Object Storage for Satellite has a different pricing model than the typical pay-as-you-go scheme used in the public cloud.
Instead, storage is allocated at a fixed capacity using a "T-shirt size" model. The available sizes are:
| Object Storage capacity | Raw storage required | Monthly price |
|---|---|---|
| Small (12 TB) | 18 TB | $502 |
| Medium (24 TB) | 36 TB | $878 |
| Large (48 TB) | 72 TB | $1254 |
| Extra Large (96 TB) | 144 TB | $2006 |
The total cost for using Object Storage for Satellite is a combination of:
- Cost of infrastructure
- Base Satellite charge
- Object Storage fixed capacity pricing
Choosing capacity
The storage instance capacity is set during the provisioning process. You will need to work with your Satellite administrator to ensure that enough raw capacity exists in the underlying Satellite infrastructure.
As each application has unique storage needs, it is not possible to provide much in the way of generic guidance for choosing a capacity. Take into account the nature of the application (for example, processing high-resolution satellite imagery or 4K video will require a greater capacity than a simple document repository) and the expected scaling of storage needs, and consult IBM Cloud support as needed.
Adding capacity
At this point, it is not possible to extend capacity once an instance is provisioned. Instead, you will need to provision an additional instance and create a new bucket for the overflow.