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Amazon EBS Cold HDD (sc1) Volumes: Lowest Cost Storage for Cold Data
Save Money on Long-Term Data Storage with Cold HDD Volumes
Introducing Amazon EBS Cold HDD (sc1) Volumes
Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS) now offers Cold HDD (sc1) volumes, the lowest-cost storage option for infrequently accessed data. Cold HDD volumes are ideal for storing large amounts of data that is rarely accessed, such as backups, archives, and infrequently accessed databases.
Benefits of Cold HDD Volumes
Cold HDD volumes offer several benefits over traditional HDD volumes, including:
- Lowest cost per GB: Cold HDD volumes are the most cost-effective storage option for cold data.
- Designed for cold data: Cold HDD volumes are designed to provide reliable storage for data that is accessed infrequently.
- Easy to use: Cold HDD volumes are as easy to use as traditional HDD volumes.
Use Cases for Cold HDD Volumes
Cold HDD volumes are ideal for a variety of use cases, including:
- Storing backups and archives
- Storing infrequently accessed databases
- Storing large datasets for analysis
Get Started with Cold HDD Volumes
To get started with Cold HDD volumes, simply create a new volume in the AWS Management Console and select the “Cold HDD” volume type. You can also convert existing HDD volumes to Cold HDD volumes.
Conclusion
Cold HDD volumes are a cost-effective and reliable storage option for cold data. If you are looking for a way to save money on your storage costs, Cold HDD volumes are a great option.