Storage servers
High-capacity storage, built for demanding workloads
- Up to 140 TB of HDD storage, with a dedicated SSD OS drive
- 100% enterprise-grade hardware for always-on reliability
- RAID protection and DDoS shielding included
Storage servers
Total data security with the freedom to build
Dedicated resources, full root access and fault-tolerant architecture – all working for you.Software RAID automatically mirrors your data across multiple drives, keeping your most critical files fault-tolerant, redundant and always available.
Full root access gives you complete flexibility to manage systems, services and networking – including your own storage software via SSH or RDP.
Get maximum performance without sacrificing space. Enterprise-grade HDD storage with RAID protection runs alongside a separate SSD OS drive for the best of both worlds.
Software RAID automatically mirrors your data across multiple drives, keeping your most critical files fault-tolerant, redundant and always available.
Full root access gives you complete flexibility to manage systems, services and networking – including your own storage software via SSH or RDP.
Get maximum performance without sacrificing space. Enterprise-grade HDD storage with RAID protection runs alongside a separate SSD OS drive for the best of both worlds.
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Simple server administration with a built-in AI Assistant
Configure firewalls, restart your server or troubleshoot performance issues — your AI Assistant carries out management tasks in the Cloud Panel on your instruction. It also advises you on the optimal setup and guides you through what matters for your use case.
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24/7 AI Assistant |
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Data centre locations | United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, United States, France
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Interactive invoice |
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Community |
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Traffic |
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Bandwidth |
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Reset or reinitialisation |
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24/7 expert support | More info: Scope of Support for Server Products |
1x IPv4 address per server included |
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Additional IPv4 addresses | £5 excl. VAT per IPv4 address
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1x IPv6/64 network included |
Security
Wildcard SSL certificate |
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High-performance data centres | ISO 27001 certified
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Firewall management |
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IPS/IDS |
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SIEM |
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Backup (optional) | From £0.065 per GB/month excl. VAT
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Administrative logs |
Operating System & Administration
KVM console |
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Linux (standard) | Latest versions of AlmaLinux, Debian, Rocky Linux, and Ubuntu.
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Windows (optional) | Windows Server® 2022 or 2025
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Cloud Panel |
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REST API | |
Full root access |
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Administration tool Plesk Obsidian |
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Control panel |
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Monitoring |
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Additional users and roles |
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Encrypted remote access |
Database & Programming
Software Development Kit |
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Microsoft Databases (optional) | Software for database administration included on request. Only with Windows.
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Email & Domains
Email addresses included | 10
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2 GB storage capacity per inbox |
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Webmail 2.0 |
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Anti-spam |
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Anti-phishing |
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Domains (optional) | Optional add-on
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Unlimited external domains |
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DNS management |
Global infrastructure, local presence
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Store more, worry less
- 100% enterprise-grade hardware for maximum stability
- RAID on every server to protect your data from drive failure
- Protection against hackers and DDoS attacks
- 24/7 expert support from dedicated server experts
- Full root access for total storage control
Power your business with high-performance storage servers
File sharing and cloud storage
Centralise and share large volumes of data securely with high-capacity HDD and SSD storage built for heavy multi-user access.
Best for:
- Self-hosted Nextcloud or ownCloud
- Enterprise NAS replacement
- Collaborating on large files
Data archiving and compliance
Store historical data cost-effectively in RAID-protected environments built for long-term retention and regulatory compliance.
Best for:
- Government and public archives
- Long-term email archiving
- Legal and media asset retention
Big data and asset repositories
Manage massive unstructured datasets on high-speed SSD storage built for analytics, asset access and rapid processing.
Best for:
- Machine learning data lakes
- 3D asset libraries
- Log analysis repositories
Video surveillance and archiving
Capture and store high-resolution surveillance footage on fault-tolerant storage built for continuous writes from multiple cameras simultaneously.
Best for:
- Security recording retention
- Retail and casino surveillance
- Municipal CCTV storage
Backup and disaster recovery
Protect critical business data with fault-tolerant, high-capacity storage built for backups, snapshots and disaster recovery.
Best for:
- Off-site disaster recovery
- Daily backup repositories
- VM snapshot retention
Object storage and repository hosting
Build scalable private storage repositories for assets, backups, logs and internal object storage on high-capacity, RAID-protected infrastructure.
Best for:
- S3-compatible private storage
- Container image repositories
- Application asset hosting
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Your personal consultant
With IONOS, you benefit from the latest AI. Once you've placed your order, your personal consultant is also on hand, someone who knows you and gives expert advice whenever you need it.
24/7 expert support
Technical questions? Our award-winning experts are always available to help by phone, chat or email.
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- Europe's first and largest host Trusted for 30+ years by around 7 million customers.
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- State-of-the-art data centres Get ultra-reliable Tier IV uptime, powered by 100% green energy.
- 100% GDPR-compliant We guarantee top data protection in line with EU regulations.
- 24/7 expert support Only at IONOS: premium support round the clock, plus a personal consultant.
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Storage server FAQs
What can a storage server do that a NAS system can't?
A NAS (Network Attached Storage) is a basic, flexible solution – essentially a computer on your network that acts as shared file storage. It connects via a router or switch and works fine for simple storage needs.
The problem is performance. Transfer speeds are tied to your network connection, so large files or heavy usage means slower access for everyone. And while you can usually add more storage, the processing power is limited, which puts a hard ceiling on how many users, transactions or simultaneous operations the system can handle.
A dedicated storage server removes those limitations entirely. You get performance and system resources matched to your exact needs, eliminating the bottlenecks that NAS systems run into under real-world demand.
What's the difference between a storage server and a cloud backup?
A storage server – whether running Windows or Linux – works like a high-performance external drive you can access from anywhere over the internet. But it's more than just storage. An IONOS storage server is a full dedicated server you can use for web hosting, email marketing, game servers, video streaming or running an online store.
A cloud backup serves a different purpose entirely. It's designed to save snapshots of your data and system state across multiple versions, so you can restore any device – server, PC or smartphone – to a previous state after a security incident or system failure. Think of it as your safety net, not your primary storage.
Why store data on a server instead of keeping it local?
Local storage comes with hidden costs: hardware purchases, ongoing maintenance, software updates and the time it takes to set up and manage backup routines.
With a dedicated storage server from IONOS, an experienced provider handles all of that for a straightforward monthly fee. Your data is accessible from anywhere, with fast access speeds and a stable connection. Geo-redundant infrastructure and data mirroring across multiple drives add an extra layer of protection, and enterprise-grade security features keep your data safe from unauthorised access.
What exactly does the AI Assistant do?
It acts as your on-demand server assistant. You can use it to perform basic tasks like restarting your server or reinstalling the OS, as well as advanced tasks like configuring firewalls and troubleshooting performance issues.
