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**Object Storage**

# enum Object Storage.

The S3 API you know and love, operated in Europe with transparent pricing. Perfect for backups, media, data lakes, and more.


### Why enum Object Storage?

All the power of S3, without the surprise bills

- **100% S3 Compatible**: Drop-in replacement for AWS S3. Works with any S3-compatible client, SDK, or tool. Migrate in minutes.
- **No Hidden Costs**: Pay only for storage and bandwidth. Zero API request fees, zero retrieval costs. Transparent pricing you can trust.
- **European Data Sovereignty**: All data stored in Germany. GDPR-compliant by default.
- **High Availability Built-In**: Automatic replication, 99.9% uptime SLA, lightning-fast access. Your data is always safe, always available.

### Perfect for

- Backup and disaster recovery solutions
- Media libraries and static asset hosting
- Data lakes for analytics and AI/ML
- CDN origin storage
- Log archival and compliance data
- Drop-in AWS S3 replacement with European sovereignty

### Frequently Asked Questions


**What is S3-compatible object storage?**
S3-compatible object storage uses the same API as Amazon S3, meaning any tool, SDK, or application built for AWS S3 works seamlessly with our storage. You can use popular tools like aws-cli, s3cmd, rclone, or any S3-compatible SDK without code changes.

**How do I migrate from AWS S3?**
Migration is straightforward. Use tools like rclone or aws-cli to sync your existing S3 buckets to enum. Simply update your endpoint URL and credentials. Your existing code and workflows continue to work without modification. We also offer managed migration services to help you move your data seamlessly.

**Where is my data stored?**
All data is stored exclusively in our data center in Frankfurt, Germany. Your data never leaves the EU. We operate our own infrastructure, no US cloud providers in the supply chain.

**What's the maximum object size?**
Individual objects can be up to 5 TB. Multipart uploads are supported for large files. There is no limit on the number of objects per bucket or the total storage capacity.

**How does pricing work?**
You pay only for storage (per GB/month) and outgoing traffic (per GB). There are no fees for API requests, data retrieval, or bucket operations. No minimum commitments, no hidden costs.

**What SLA does enum offer?**
We offer a 99.9% availability SLA. Data is protected via erasure coding across independent failure domains. All backed by our enterprise SLA with guaranteed response times.

### enum S3 vs. AWS S3

See why teams switch from AWS S3 to enum Object Storage.

| Feature | enum | AWS EKS |
|---|---|---|
| Egress Fees | €0.025/GB, flat and predictable | $0.09/GB, 3.6x more expensive |
| API Request Fees | Free, no charges for GET, PUT, LIST | Charged per 1,000 requests |
| Data Location | Germany, guaranteed EU data residency | US company, subject to CLOUD Act |
| Compliance | GDPR-native, NIS2-ready, DORA-suitable | Subject to US CLOUD Act |
| Pricing Model | Storage + traffic | Storage + requests + retrieval + transfer + tiers |
| Support | Real engineers, no ticket queue | Ticket system, paid support tiers |

### Technical Specifications

Enterprise-grade storage built for reliability