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Block storage

SSD and NVMe-backed volumes. Attach, detach, resize. Done.

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Why choose block storage?
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    All-SSD and NVMe performance
    Low-latency reads and writes — no spinning disks, no IOPS fees
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    Portable across instances
    Attach, detach, and reattach volumes to any instance in the same region
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    Instant snapshots
    Point-in-time backups with one-click revert
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    Simple, predictable pricing
    Per-GB, per-month — no IOPS charges, no throughput tiers

Core features

Everything you need to build and scale.

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    SSD and NVMe-backed volumes
    Consistent high-speed I/O for databases, apps, and media
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    Attach and detach freely
    Move volumes between compute instances in the same region
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    Snapshots with revert
    Take point-in-time snapshots and roll back when needed
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    Multiple pre-built sizes
    Seven size options to match your workload — upgrade anytime
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    Standard block device
    Mounts as /dev/sdX — partition, format, and mount like any disk
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    Dashboard management
    Create, attach, snapshot, and destroy volumes from the web portal

What sets us apart

See why teams choose American Cloud.

Capability
Why it matters
No IOPS charges
AWS EBS charges for provisioned IOPS — we include performance
No throughput tiers
No gp2/gp3/io1/io2 complexity — one tier, full performance
Portable volumes
Detach and reattach to any instance in the same region
Snapshot with rollback
One-click snapshots with instant revert for disaster recovery
Zero egress fees
Move data off your volumes without bandwidth penalties

Ideal use cases

Built for these workloads.

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    Database storage (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
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    Persistent application data for web servers
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    Media and file storage for content platforms
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    Development and staging environments
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    Backup and disaster recovery with snapshots

Developer workflow

From zero to production in minutes.

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    Create a volume from the dashboard
    Select project, instance, name, and size
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    Volume attaches to your instance
    Assigned to an available block device automatically
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    Partition, format, and mount
    Standard Linux block device operations — mount at /mnt/volume/
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    Use it like any disk
    Store databases, files, media — whatever you need
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    Take snapshots anytime
    Point-in-time backups with one-click revert or delete
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    Detach and reattach as needed
    Move volumes between instances in the same region

Pricing

Transparent pricing with no surprises.

Resource
Unit
Price
Notes
Block storage
Per GB / month
$0.10
SSD and NVMe-backed, pay-as-you-go
Snapshots
Per GB / month
$0.05
Point-in-time backups with one-click revert
IOPS
Included
Free
No per-IOPS charges — ever
Data transfer
Unmetered
Free
Zero egress fees
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    Pay per GB, per month — no minimum commitment
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    No IOPS charges — AWS EBS provisioned IOPS costs extra, ours doesn't
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    No throughput tier upsells — full SSD and NVMe performance on every volume
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    Enterprise and government plans available on request

Documentation

Everything you need to get started.

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    Getting started
    Create and attach your first volume
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    Volume management
    Attach, detach, resize, and snapshot volumes
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    Snapshots
    Create, revert, and manage point-in-time backups
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    Best practices
    Performance tuning and backup strategies

Migrate to American Cloud

We make switching easy.

Why migrate?
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    No IOPS fees
    AWS EBS charges for provisioned IOPS — performance is included here
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    No tier complexity
    One storage type, full SSD and NVMe performance — no gp2/gp3/io1 decisions
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    Portable volumes
    Detach and move between instances — no vendor lock-in
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    American infrastructure
    Your data stays on sovereign infrastructure
Migration tools
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    rsync and dd
    Standard Linux tools for block-level and file-level transfer
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    Snapshot management
    Take snapshots before, during, and after migration
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    Dashboard management
    Visual volume creation and management
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    Migration assistance
    Expert help for large-scale storage migrations

Getting started

Launch in minutes, scale when ready.

Quick start
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    Sign up and create a volume in seconds
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    Attach to any compute instance and start using it immediately
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    Take snapshots for backup and disaster recovery
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    Contact us for enterprise storage requirements
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Block storage without the IOPS tax. SSD and NVMe-backed, portable, and priced per-GB.

Your data. Your infrastructure. Your choice.

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