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Object Storage

Introducing the most searchable object-based storage solution yet.

Archive, manage, and serve large amounts of unstructured data across the Internet with ease. We’ve taken OpenStack Object Storage (code-named Swift) at its core, and created an all-new storage solution that does more than any other object storage service on the market.

Built-in search and indexing lets you easily find the object you’re looking for based on assigned rich metadata.

With storage clusters in our data centers around the world and full integration with the global SoftLayer CDN, you can replicate or transfer your data anytime, anywhere.

And our per-gigabyte pricing model helps you control costs with free private and inbound network traffic.

Taggable, searchable, and immediately available. We’re building a better cloud for the companies that build the future.

Features

Integrated Indexing and Search

Quickly access information through user-defined metadata key-value pairs, file name or unique identifier.

Worldwide Storage Clusters

Storage clusters in North America, Europe, and Asia—all connected via a private network—provide secure data replication and transfer.

Redundant Architecture

Data is written multiple times per cluster with self-healing capabilities to immediately restore data in case of drive failure.

Flexible Data Distribution

Highly scalable read/write access gives users the ability to serve content directly from the storage system or via the SoftLayer CDN.

Powerful Management Toolset

Full integration into SoftLayer Customer Portal, mobile applications, and a RESTful API provides full range of human or machine access.

Common Questions

What is object-based storage?

It’s easiest to understand object-based storage by comparing it with other types of remote storage-block and file. A block-level storage system (such as iSCSI or most SANs) is, essentially, raw storage with no file system of its own—it leaves file system concerns to the client. In contrast, file-level storage devices (such as a NAS device) have a file system and protocol (such as NFS and SMB/CIFS) for accessing and managing data. An object-based storage system creates data containers—objects—and then writes fixed-sized blocks of un-interpreted bytes within the container, as well as assigned metadata for the object itself.

Why is object storage important?

Object-based storage provides a flexible, highly-scalable solution with the ability to retrieve, leverage, and grow when necessary. This makes it exceptional for long term storage of static data, with typical applications including virtual machine images, photo storage, email storage, and archiving.

Object-based storage also streamlines intelligent data management. Users can apply policies based on metadata values enabling unstructured data to be dynamically routed to the right storage system. As a result, organizations can optimize the overall efficiency of storage management.