Compute Disk

Dedicated storage powering your compute units and preserving project data

Compute Disk is the amount of storage space in gigabytes (GB) allocated to each compute unit. This storage is essential for storing project data and other necessary resources required for computing tasks. The allocated disk is also referred to as "Unit Storage" on DiPhyx Dashboard.

Choosing the appropriate disk size ensures your workload's storage needs are met, optimizing the performance and efficiency of projects running on the compute unit.

Compute disk is billed separately from the compute unit. The pricing depends on the storage size and the status of the compute unit.

Compute Disk Lifecycle

The lifecycle of a compute disk is tied to the compute unit it is allocated to. You will have access to the compute disk data as long as the compute unit is not "TERMINATED." In other words, the compute disk provides temporary storage as defined by the provider.

Transferring from Compute Disk

Since the data on the compute disk is removed when the compute unit is terminated, you can transfer files to your dedicated storage on DiPhyx to avoid data loss. Options include:

Transferring your important data to these dedicated storage options will keep it safe.

Compute Disk in Different Statuses of Compute Unit

Compute units can be in different statuses. The compute disk associated with the compute unit will store your data unless the compute unit is terminated. When a compute unit is in PENDING, PREPARING, READY, or STOPPED status, the compute disk remains in service, and billing remains the same.

This feature gives you the capability to restart your compute unit and still be able to use the previously stored data.

Compute Disk detachability and Expandability

Compute Disks cannot be detached from the associated compute unit. Once a compute unit is created, its allocated storage remains the same throughout its lifecycle.

However, you can expand the size of the compute disk after the compute unit is created.