Last updated on February 17, 2025
Flexible, highly available block storage can be used for almost any kind of application, including database storage, virtualization volumes, and more. Block storage requires a server and can be connected using Fibre Channel or iSCSI protocols.
Benefits
- Storage that looks just like another hard drive to your server
- DoIT runs the storage, you run the server
- Pay only for the storage that you use
- Never worry about replacing a failing hard drive again!
- No SAN expertise required. We will work with you to get you up and running!
- IP Network-based access available through iSCSI connectivity
- Storage is located in a secure data center facility
- Fibre channel connectivity available if your server is in a DoIT data center
- Block storage can scale as you need it to
- Control access to the storage through your server
Requirements
- A server that can be connected to our storage using Fibre Channel or iSCSI
- A valid DoIT Number
- Must have an IT admin for storage management
- Must be a UW–Madison department and/or employee
Getting started
Contact us to get started! We will consult with you on all your file storage needs.
Options
- Fibre Channel - Block storage available to your server if it is located in one of DoIT's Data Centers via Fibre Channel SAN connections.
- Network Attached (iSCSI) - IP network-based block storage that resides in the Campus Data Center but can be accessed by your server in other campus location.
Pricing
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Tier 1 | $4.02 per GB per year (Mirrored) $2.01 per GB per year (Unmirroed) |
| Tier 2 | $2.08 per GB per year (Mirrored) $1.04 per GB per year (Unmirrored) |
| Tier 3 | $2.20 per GB per year (Mirrored) $1.10 per GB per year (Unmirrored) |
Fibre Channel Block Storage SAN Fee: $1431.86 per year
iSCSI: iSCSI storage is available for Tier 2 and Tier 3. There is no SAN fee for iSCSI connections.
Billing Note: Billing is based on the price/GB/year. We will bill your DoIT Number monthly based on your usage.
Available to
- Departments
- Faculty
- Researchers
- Staff