Storage Cost
In Zilliz Cloud, storage costs are incurred when you store data or backup files, regardless of whether your cluster is running.
Sources of storage costs
You will be billed for storage in the following scenarios:
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Cluster data storage: raw data and indexes stored in your clusters.
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Backup storage: backup files you create for disaster recovery.
Cost calculation
Storage Cost = Storage Unit Price x Data Size x Duration
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Storage Unit Price: Determined by the cloud region and the cluster type. For detailed rates, refer to Zilliz Cloud Pricing.
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Data Size: The size of all data stored or the size of backup files which is measured in GB.
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Duration: The length of time data or backup files are stored in Zilliz Cloud.
Billing rules
The billing rules of cluster, stage storage is slightly different from backup storage.
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Cluster Data Storage: Billed hourly, minimum charge of 1 hour.
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Backup Storage: Billed daily, minimum charge of 1 day.
Examples
The following are some examples to help you understand how storage costs are calculated.
Example 1: Cluster storage cost
Example 2: Backup storage cost
FAQs
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Will I still be charged for storage if I suspend my cluster?
Yes. Storage costs apply as long as your cluster data, backups, or stage files are retained, even when the cluster is suspended.
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Is there a minimum charge for storage? Yes. There is a minimum charge for storage.
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Cluster and stage storage: Minimum 1 hour charge.
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Backup storage: Minimum 1 day charge.
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