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AWS Storage Gateway – Amazon FSx File Gateway: Google Cloud equivalent

Google Cloud has no hybrid storage gateway like AWS Storage Gateway (FSx File Gateway).

Use Storage Transfer Service agents to move data, or partner gateways.

No equivalent Use it to: Let branch offices work with fast local copies of cloud file shares over SMB.

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AspectAmazon Web ServicesGoogle Cloud
ServiceAWS Storage Gateway – Amazon FSx File Gateway MaintenanceNo first-party equivalent
LifecycleNo longer available to new customers since Oct 28, 2024. Existing customers can keep using it.—
What it isAn on-premises cache for FSx for Windows File Server shares over SMB.—
Pricing modelExisting customers pay gateway charges plus FSx charges.Not applicable.
DocsAWS Storage Gateway – Amazon FSx File Gateway docs—
Pricing pageAWS Storage Gateway – Amazon FSx File Gateway pricing—

Key differences

  • Storage Transfer Service moves data on a schedule or by events; it doesn't present a local cached share or volume.

Pricing summary

Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.

AWS
Existing customers pay gateway charges plus FSx charges. AWS Storage Gateway – Amazon FSx File Gateway pricing →
GCP
Not applicable.

And on Azure?

Partial match Azure's equivalent is Azure File Sync. AWS vs Azure comparison →

FAQ

Does Google Cloud have an equivalent to AWS Storage Gateway – Amazon FSx File Gateway?

Google Cloud has no hybrid storage gateway like AWS Storage Gateway (FSx File Gateway). Use Storage Transfer Service agents to move data, or partner gateways.

How does pricing compare between AWS Storage Gateway – Amazon FSx File Gateway and Google Cloud?

AWS: Existing customers pay gateway charges plus FSx charges. Google Cloud: Not applicable. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.

What is the Azure equivalent?

Azure File Sync (partial match). Amazon FSx File Gateway, closed to new customers since Oct 28, 2024, maps to Azure File Sync.

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