CFTS provides a range of storage solutions designed to support different performance, capacity, and access requirements.

Rather than offering a single type of storage, we align storage design with how data is used, ensuring the right balance between speed, scalability, and cost.

### Flexible Storage Options

CFTS supports multiple storage types, including:

- high-performance NVMe storage
- enterprise-grade SSD storage
- high-capacity HDD storage
- object storage (S3-compatible)
- secure file transfer storage (SFTP)

This allows storage to be matched to the specific needs of each workload.

### Designed for Different Workloads

Different types of data require different storage approaches.

CFTS storage solutions support:

- application and system storage
- database environments
- large datasets and research data
- backups and archival storage
- media and content storage

Each solution is designed based on how the data will be accessed, processed, and retained.

### Scalable by Design

Storage infrastructure can expand as requirements grow.

This allows organisations to:

- start with current capacity needs
- scale storage without disruption
- adapt to changing data requirements over time

### Access & Integration

Storage can be accessed in different ways depending on use case:

- direct application integration
- secure file transfer (SFTP)
- API-based access (S3-compatible object storage)

This ensures compatibility with both traditional systems and modern applications.

### Built for Reliability

CFTS storage environments are designed to ensure:

- consistent performance
- data integrity
- secure access
- compatibility with backup and recovery systems

### Why This Matters

Not all data is the same, and using the wrong type of storage can lead to poor performance, unnecessary cost, or operational limitations.

CFTS takes a structured approach to storage design, ensuring that:

- performance matches workload requirements
- storage scales with data growth
- systems remain efficient and reliable over time