Scaleway GPU Instances internet and Block Storage bandwidth overview
Reviewed on 07 January 2025 • Published on 07 January 2025
Scaleway GPU Instances are designed to deliver high-performance computing for AI/ML workloads, rendering, scientific simulations, and visualization tasks.
This guide provides a detailed overview of their internet and Block Storage bandwidth capabilities to help you choose the right instance for your GPU-powered workloads.
GPU workloads often involve processing large datasets, requiring high-bandwidth networking and storage access.
Internet bandwidth: Determines how fast your Instance can send or receive data from external sources, enabling smooth data transfers for model training or streaming.
Block bandwidth: Impacts data access speeds for datasets stored in Block Storage, optimizing performance for AI pipelines, rendering workflows, and other data-intensive applications.
Important
Bandwidth specifications listed here are for informational purposes only. To validate the exact bandwidth capacity of your GPU Instance, refer to the block_bandwidth field in the Instances API. Use the endpoint /instance/v1/zones/{zone}/products/servers to retrieve GPU Instance specifications.
Tip
To maximize compatibility with Block Storage Low Latency 15k, select an Instance with at least 3 GiB/s of Block bandwidth.