File&Object Storage as a Service

What is File&Object Storage
as a Service?

Beyond.pl File & Object Storage as a Service is a fully managed, high-performance storage solution hosted in Poland. It combines S3-compatible object storage with NFS and SMB file storage in a single all-flash environment, providing one platform for enterprise applications, AI/ML, analytics, cloud-native environments and other data-intensive workloads.

The service scales from 1 TB to 3 PB and provides data access via private network or the Internet, with connectivity of up to 200 Gbit/s and no data transfer fees. High throughput and low latency support storage-intensive applications and efficient access to large data volumes.

Delivered in an as-a-service model and fully managed by Beyond.pl, the solution eliminates the need to invest in and maintain dedicated storage hardware or build in-house storage administration capabilities. Resources can be scaled as requirements evolve, providing a flexible infrastructure model with predictable costs and high service availability.

All data is hosted on Beyond.pl infrastructure in Poland, within the European Union. The environment meets international security standards and supports organizations with requirements related to GDPR, NIS2, DORA and data sovereignty.

All resources are hosted in Poland on Beyond.pl infrastructure that meets international security standards and complies with EU regulations, supporting requirements related to NIS2, DORA, GDPR, and data sovereignty.

Object&File Storage as a Service components

All-flash storage capacity delivered in a highly available architecture.
Customer self-service management portal.
Storage infrastructure monitoring and administration secured by Beyond.pl teams.

Benefits

High Performance for Advanced IT Workloads

The all-flash storage architecture delivers very low latency and high throughput, making the service ideal for production environments, data analytics, and containerization.

Rapid scaling without investing in your own infrastructure

Flexible capacity expansion from 1 TB to 3 PB allows you to dynamically adjust resources to meet growing business needs—without the costs of purchasing and maintaining your own storage arrays.

Security and Full Control Over Data

The service offers environment isolation, encryption of data at rest, snapshots, and replication, supporting the requirements of organizations that process critical and regulated data.

Integration with the existing IT environment

Support for NFS, SMB, and S3 protocols, as well as the ability to integrate with Active Directory and LDAPS, make it easy to deploy the service without having to overhaul the current IT architecture.

High-Performance Communication Without Data Transfer Limits

Access via a private network or the Internet with bandwidth of up to 200 Gbit/s and no data transfer fees enables efficient processing of large volumes of data.

A service fully managed by Beyond.pl

The ready-to-use storage environment is managed by an experienced team of specialists, which reduces the workload on IT departments.

Compatibility with Container Platforms

The service is designed to meet the needs of Kubernetes, Docker, Proxmox, and modern applications based on microservices and data analytics.

Cost Predictability

Compared to investing in this type of equipment on your own, this service allows you to optimize infrastructure costs and tailor resources to your actual business needs.

Feature Beyond.pl File&Object Storage

Parameter	Specification
Storage type	File + Object
Protocols	S3, NFS, SMB
Technology	All-flash
Capacity	1 TB – 3 PB
Connectivity	Up to 200 Gbit/s
Data transfer	No transfer / egress fees
Data location	Poland, EU
Management	Fully managed
Directory integration	Active Directory, LDAPS
Security	Encryption at rest, snapshots, replication
Platforms	Kubernetes, Docker, Proxmox
Billing	Fixed monthly

Examples of how customers use File&Object Storage as a Service:

A central file server for organizations with integration with Microsoft Active Directory

High-performance NFS shared storage for Proxmox, Kubernetes, Docker, and container platforms

Modernization and replacement of GlusterFS storage solutions with a more efficient and scalable enterprise-class platform

High-speed S3 object storage for analytics and Big Data platforms such as Dremio, Apache Spark, Trino, and Apache Iceberg

High-Performance S3 Storage for Microsoft SQL PolyBase Environments and Advanced Data Processing

Storage and distribution of multimedia content and streaming platforms requiring high bandwidth

FAQ

What is File&Object Storage as a Service?

Beyond.pl File&Object Storage as a Service is a fully managed, high-performance storage solution that combines S3-compatible object storage with NFS and SMB file storage in a single all-flash environment. It is designed for enterprise applications, AI/ML, analytics, cloud-native platforms and other data-intensive workloads.

Does Beyond.pl offer S3-compatible object storage?

Yes. Beyond.pl provides S3-compatible object storage as part of its File & Object Storage service, enabling organizations to use the S3 protocol for applications, data platforms and cloud-native workloads.

Where is Beyond.pl storage hosted?

Beyond.pl File&Object Storage is hosted in Poland, within the European Union, on Beyond.pl data center infrastructure. This supports organizations with requirements related to EU data residency, GDPR, NIS2 and DORA.

Does Beyond.pl charge egress fees?

No. Beyond.pl does not charge egress or data transfer fees for the File&Object Storage service. Customers can access and transfer large volumes of data without additional usage-based data transfer charges.

What storage protocols are supported?

Beyond.pl File&Object Storage supports NFS and SMB for file storage and S3 for object storage, allowing different types of applications and environments to use a single storage platform.

Can I use Beyond.pl storage with Kubernetes?

Yes. Beyond.pl File&Object Storage can be used with Kubernetes environments. It can provide scalable storage for cloud-native applications, containers, virtualized environments and data-intensive workloads.

How much storage capacity can I use?

Beyond.pl File&Object Storage can scale from 1 TB to 3 PB, allowing storage capacity to grow with changing application, data and business requirements.

How does Beyond.pl File&Object Storage differ from public cloud storage?

Beyond.pl combines S3-compatible object storage and NFS/SMB file storage in a single, fully managed all-flash environment hosted in Poland. Unlike many public cloud storage models, the service has no egress fees and offers predictable costs, dedicated support and flexible scaling from 1 TB to 3 PB.

Is Beyond.pl File&Object Storage suitable for AI and machine learning workloads?

Yes. The service is designed to support data-intensive AI and machine learning workloads that require fast and efficient access to large datasets. Its all-flash architecture, high throughput, low latency and certified by NVIDIA storage suitable for AI/ML data pipelines, analytics and other performance-intensive workloads.

How can I connect to Beyond.pl File&Object Storage?

Beyond.pl File&Object Storage can be accessed via a private network or over the Internet, with connectivity of up to 200 Gbit/s. S3 is available for object storage, while NFS and SMB provide access to file storage.

How can I buy Beyond.pl File&Object Storage?

Beyond.pl File&Object Storage as a Service is available directly from Beyond.pl. The service can be configured and scaled from 1 TB to 3 PB according to your capacity, performance and connectivity requirements. Contact the Beyond.pl team to discuss your requirements and receive a tailored service configuration.