AWS Storage Gateway
Hybrid cloud storage with local caching.
Overview
AWS Storage Gateway is a hybrid cloud storage service that gives you on-premises access to virtually unlimited cloud storage. You can use Storage Gateway to simplify storage management and reduce costs for key hybrid cloud storage use cases. These include moving backups to the cloud, using on-premises file shares backed by cloud storage, and providing low-latency access to data in AWS for on-premises applications.
✨ Key Features
- Three gateway types: File Gateway, Volume Gateway, and Tape Gateway
- Standard storage protocols (NFS, SMB, iSCSI)
- Local caching for low-latency data access
- Optimized and secure data transfer to AWS
- Integration with S3, EBS, Glacier, and FSx for Windows File Server
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Multiple gateway types (File, Volume, Tape) to support a wide range of use cases
- Deep integration with the breadth of AWS storage services
- Fully managed service that simplifies hybrid storage operations
Unique Value: Provides a seamless bridge between on-premises environments and AWS, allowing businesses to leverage cloud storage without changing existing applications and workflows.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Replacing on-premises tape backup libraries with a Tape Gateway for archival in S3 Glacier Deep Archive
- Using a File Gateway to provide an SMB share for users, with the data stored durably in Amazon S3
- Running on-premises applications that require block storage using a Volume Gateway with data backed by EBS snapshots
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Applications requiring direct, high-performance access to a shared file system in the cloud (Amazon EFS or FSx would be better)
- Purely cloud-native workloads with no on-premises component
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more comprehensive and natively integrated solution for various hybrid storage needs compared to competitors, which may focus on specific use cases like file sync or block storage.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Business, Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: The first 100 GB of data written to AWS per account is free.
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