Alibaba Cloud Storage

Cloud Parallel File Storage (CPFS)

CPFS is Alibaba Cloud’s fully-managed parallel file system, built to handle high-throughput data access for demanding workloads. It scales automatically to meet performance needs, making it suitable for applications requiring rapid, concurrent file operations across large datasets. This infrastructure abstracts the complexity of managing distributed storage clusters, providing a ready-to-use solution for intensive data processing tasks.

The service targets teams needing high-performance storage without managing underlying hardware, but it lacks a free tier. Costs are strictly pay-as-you-go, meaning every byte and operation incurs immediate charges. This model suits enterprises with consistent, high-volume usage but may deter smaller projects or those seeking low-cost entry points for testing parallel file system capabilities.

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  • Free tier No
  • Pricing Pay as you go
  • Regions 8 · 4 continents
  • SLA uptime 99.99%
  • Compliance 10 certifications
  • Provider health A

Decision score

38 /100
Features 20
Pricing 0
Reliability 100
Community 0
Ecosystem 86

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Compliance
  • C5
  • CSA STAR
  • FedRAMP
  • GDPR
  • HIPAA
  • ISO 27001
  • ISO 27017
  • ISO 27018
  • ISO 9001
  • PCI DSS
  • SOC 1 Type II
  • SOC 2 Type II
+1 more
SLA uptime
  • compute99.95%
  • database99.95%
  • networking99.95%
  • storage99.99%
Global reach

8 regions across 4 continents

  • Asia
  • Europe
  • North America
  • Oceania

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