S3 Object Storage – scale without memory limits

S3 Object Storage: highly scalable

Store and scale large volumes of data without having to worry about the storage limits of compute servers – S3-compatible and GDPR-compliant.

  • S3-compatible API – existing tools can be used straight away
  • Unlimited scalability from gigabytes right up to the petabyte range
  • Redundant storage for data that is permanently available
  • German data centres – certified to ISO 27001 on the basis of IT-Grundschutz, GDPR-compliant
ccloud³ Console · Object Storage
eu-de · Hallstadt Data Centre
Bucket
media-prod
Objects
2.4 million
Redundancy
mehrfach
API S3-compatible interface
● Connected
ACL Access Rights & Policies
● Configured
VER Versioning
● Enabled
TLS Encrypted transmission
● Active
Upload complete10 GB · S3 API
Scaling without storage limits

Object storage for data of any size

Whether it’s backups, media assets, logs or data lakes: S3 Object Storage scales with your data – regardless of your compute resources.

Unlimited scalability

Store large amounts of data without having to worry about your servers’ storage limits – the storage simply scales up as your needs grow.

S3-compatible API

Make use of existing tools, SDKs and workflows: the S3-compatible interface integrates seamlessly with applications, backup software and CI/CD pipelines.

Redundant & secure

Your data is stored redundantly and transmitted in encrypted form – with finely granular access rights, policies and optional versioning.

Data sovereignty

Data is stored exclusively in certified to ISO 27001 on the basis of IT-Grundschutz data centres in Germany – in compliance with the GDPR and without any unauthorised data leakage.

For developers and businesses

One storage solution, countless use cases

Static website assets, media libraries, backup destinations for cBacks, log archives, machine learning datasets or the data lake for your analytics pipeline: S3 Object Storage is the flexible storage layer for your entire infrastructure – billed according to actual usage.

S3-compatibleBuckets · Policies · Versioning · Lifecycle
Calculate storage costs using the price calculator
  • S3-compatible API – existing tools can be used straight away
  • Unlimited scalability from gigabytes right up to the petabyte range
  • Redundant storage for data that is permanently available
  • German data centres – certified to ISO 27001 on the basis of IT-Grundschutz, GDPR-compliant
Transparent terms and conditions

Scalable from €5 a month – traffic included

Start small and pay only for what you use – you can work out the prices transparently using the price calculator.

Introduction
250 GB included (minimum purchase)
Ab
5,00 € / Monat
For backups and compliance
  • Backup destination for cBacks & archiving
  • Version control to prevent overwriting
  • Free external traffic
Storage
only storage space actually used
Ab
0,02 € / GB & Monat
For websites and apps
  • Static assets, images & downloads
  • Direct HTTPS delivery
  • Unlimited scalability
External traffic
outgoing data traffic
For
0,00 € / GB
For data workloads
  • Data lakes & ML datasets
  • No hidden traffic costs
  • Connection to GPU instances
Prices at a glance

How much does S3 Object Storage cost?

S3 Object Storage costs €0.02 per gigabyte per month with centron – you are only charged for the storage you actually use (minimum charge of €5 for 250 GB). Outbound traffic is free: a terabyte therefore costs around €20 per month, with no egress or request charges. The storage is fully S3-compatible and is hosted exclusively in German data centres.

Success stories

How our customers manage their IT

Echte Praxisbeispiele von Kunden, die ihre IT-Infrastruktur mit centron neu aufgestellt haben – von Skalierung unter hoher Last über sichere Datenverarbeitung bis zur Kostenoptimierung.

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Unlimited storage – regardless of your compute servers
Integrated straight away – S3-compatible API for existing tools
Secure data – redundant, encrypted, GDPR-compliant
Fair billing – you only pay for the storage you use
Object Storage FAQ

Everything you need to know about S3 Object Storage

What is S3 Object Storage?

A highly scalable object storage solution that stores data independently of your compute servers. Using the S3-compatible API, you can upload objects to buckets and retrieve them from anywhere – without having to worry about storage limits. Our Cloud Storage Guide explains the basics and different types of storage.

Is the storage compatible with Amazon S3?

Yes, the API is S3-compatible. Existing tools, SDKs, backup programmes and frameworks that use the S3 protocol will work without any modifications – they’ll simply use a German storage location.

How secure are my items?

Objects are stored redundantly and transmitted in encrypted form. You can control access via finely granular permissions and policies; versioning protects against accidental overwriting. Data is stored in certified to ISO 27001 on the basis of IT-Grundschutz data centres in Germany.

What is object storage particularly well suited for?

For backups and archives, static web assets, media libraries, logs, as well as data lakes and ML datasets – wherever large volumes of data need to be stored cost-effectively, permanently and scalably.

How much does S3 Object Storage cost?

Billing is usage-based, calculated according to stored volume and traffic. You can calculate your exact costs transparently using the price calculator – new accounts start with a €200 starting credit.
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