Disks for VPS/VDS: which ones are used

Types of disks

HDD

Storage Capacity: HDD drives provide more storage compared to SSD and NVMe drives at a lower cost per gigabyte.

 

Lifetime: Unlike SSD and NVMe drives, HDD drives have no limits on the number of read/write operations, which means they can last longer.

 

Cost: HDD drives are usually cheaper than SSD and NVMe drives, which can be an important factor, especially when working with large amounts of data.

 

Reliability: Although SSD and NVMe drives provide faster data read/write speeds, HDD drives are still considered more reliable, as they are less likely to fail due to damage to solid-state memory.

 

Easy to replace: In case of HDD failure, replacing it is usually easier and cheaper than replacing an SSD or NVMe disk.

SSD

Fast read and write speed: SSD drives significantly speed up the process of reading and writing data compared to HDD drives. This is especially important for applications that require quick access to data, for example, for storing databases or web servers.

 

Lower power consumption: SSD drives consume less energy than HDD drives, which reduces energy costs for servers and reduces heating, which also has a positive effect on the durability of equipment.

 

Greater reliability: SSD drives have fewer mechanical parts than HDD drives, so they are less prone to damage and failures.

 

Quiet operation: Since SSD drives have no moving parts, they work without noise, which can be important for use in office spaces or residential areas.

 

Small size: SSD drives usually have a more compact size than HDD drives, which makes them more convenient for use in compact servers or virtual machines.

 

Vibration and shock resistance: SSD drives are not sensitive to vibrations and shocks, so they can be used in conditions of increased vibration or movement, for example, in transport.

 

NVMe

High Read and Write Speed: NVMe provides high data read and write speed, which can be 5-7 times higher than conventional SSDs. This allows you to achieve maximum performance for applications that require fast data access, such as databases, web servers and applications that process large amounts of data.

Low Latency: NVMe has a low latency, making it an ideal choice for high I/O load applications where every millisecond can make a difference.

 

Improved Performance: NVMe can increase the performance of the VPS, especially in applications with a high I/O load, which makes it an excellent choice for use as storage for large projects and applications.

 

Energy efficiency: Since NVMe uses less energy than traditional SSDs, it can be more energy efficient, which helps to reduce energy costs for servers and reduce heating, which also has a positive effect on the durability of equipment.

 

High Reliability: NVMe has high reliability and durability, making it an ideal choice for use in mission-critical applications.