Dedicated isolated instance
Your own dedicated virtual machine, no shared datastore. Complete segregation, guaranteed performance, and configuration you can tailor yourself.
Backup & Drive · ASN Storage
ASN Storage
A dedicated isolated storage instance based on OpenMediaVault, accessible via FTP, SFTP, NFS, Rsync and SMB/CIFS simultaneously. Backup of network equipment configs, live NFS datastore for your hypervisors, SMB sharing for Windows and Mac, Rsync backup of standalone Linux servers. Operated in our regional datacenters in Lyon and Grenoble.
Multi-protocol storage - FTP, SFTP, NFS, Rsync, SMB
Backup & Drive Operated regionally, in Lyon and Grenoble.Supported protocols
Access your data from every environment, natively.
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FTP
Backup of network equipment configs, standard transfers, universal clients.
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SFTP
Encrypted transfer over SSH, ideal for secure scripts and multi-tenant environments.
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NFS
Live datastore for Unix/Linux hypervisors, high performance.
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Rsync
Delta-efficient incremental backup, standard scripts, bandwidth savings.
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SMB/CIFS
Native Windows sharing, Mac/Linux network drive, Time Machine target.
What sets us apart
5 protocols in a single service
FTP, SFTP, NFS, Rsync, SMB/CIFS can be enabled simultaneously on the same instance. One storage, five ways to access it depending on the client and use case.
French regional datacenters
Operated in our Lyon and Grenoble datacenters, with data kept exclusively in France, under French jurisdiction. Regional sovereign cloud.
Redundant hardware RAID storage
Redundant hardware RAID arrays tolerant to disk failures, protecting your data against physical failures.
Capacity scaling with no downtime
Change tier at any time from your customer area, with no migration or downtime. The additional space is available immediately.
ASN Storage, PBS or ASN Drive — how to choose?
Three complementary services for very different use cases. See at a glance which one fits your needs.
| ASN CLOUD selection ASN Storage | PBS | ASN Drive Coming soon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary use case | Heterogeneous multi-protocol storage | Proxmox VM backup | Team collaboration on files |
| Target | Linux/Windows sysadmin | Proxmox VE sysadmin | User teams |
| Access protocols | NFS, SMB, FTP, Rsync | Proxmox Backup Server API | Web, WebDAV, desktop/mobile clients |
| Collaborative editing | - | - | Yes (Collabora, OnlyOffice) |
| Deduplication | - | Yes (up to 80%) | - |
| Encryption | TLS in transit | Client-side AES-256 (client key) | TLS in transit |
| Capacities | 100 GB to 10 TB | 100 GB to 10 TB | 100 GB to 10 TB |
| Entry-level price | 7 €/mo excl. VAT (100 GB HDD) | 7 €/mo excl. VAT (100 GB HDD) | 7 €/mo excl. VAT (100 GB HDD) |
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ASN CLOUD selection
ASN Storage
- Primary use case
- Heterogeneous multi-protocol storage
- Target
- Linux/Windows sysadmin
- Access protocols
- NFS, SMB, FTP, Rsync
- Collaborative editing
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- Deduplication
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- Encryption
- TLS in transit
- Capacities
- 100 GB to 10 TB
- Entry-level price
- 7 €/mo excl. VAT (100 GB HDD)
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PBS
- Primary use case
- Proxmox VM backup
- Target
- Proxmox VE sysadmin
- Access protocols
- Proxmox Backup Server API
- Collaborative editing
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- Deduplication
- Yes (up to 80%)
- Encryption
- Client-side AES-256 (client key)
- Capacities
- 100 GB to 10 TB
- Entry-level price
- 7 €/mo excl. VAT (100 GB HDD)
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ASN Drive Coming soon
- Primary use case
- Team collaboration on files
- Target
- User teams
- Access protocols
- Web, WebDAV, desktop/mobile clients
- Collaborative editing
- Yes (Collabora, OnlyOffice)
- Deduplication
- -
- Encryption
- TLS in transit
- Capacities
- 100 GB to 10 TB
- Entry-level price
- 7 €/mo excl. VAT (100 GB HDD)
Key benefits
ASN Storage
A single storage accessible through five protocols, with a dedicated isolated instance per customer. No shared datastore: your storage, your configuration, your permissions, no neighbors. The five protocols (FTP, SFTP, NFS, Rsync, SMB/CIFS) run on OpenMediaVault, an open source NAS-specialized distribution, licensed under GPL-3.0. The service is a storage solution, not a backup: be sure to put your own backup strategy in place if your data needs to be protected (Proxmox Backup Server is well suited for this).
- Dedicated isolated instance: complete segregation, no shared storage
- 5 protocols that can be enabled simultaneously on the same instance (FTP, SFTP, NFS, Rsync, SMB/CIFS)
- Open-source OpenMediaVault engine (GPL-3.0), auditable code and a mature ecosystem
- Granular management of users, groups, permissions and quotas per share
- Regional datacenters in Lyon and Grenoble, data kept in France
- Capacity scaling with no migration and no service interruption
Who is it for?
ASN Storage is designed for three technical profiles with clearly distinct needs.
Network administrator / MSP
- Automatic backup of Cisco switch, Juniper router and Fortinet firewall configs via FTP or SFTP
- Centralized retention of configs from hundreds of devices on storage external to the customer's IT system
- No need to deploy a new server at every customer site - one instance per MSP is enough
Linux and virtualization sysadmin
- Live NFS datastore shared across Proxmox, ESXi or KVM hypervisors with no replication to manage
- Incremental Rsync backup of standalone Linux servers outside the Proxmox ecosystem
- Reuse your existing scripts, with no lock-in to a proprietary tool
SMB IT manager
- Centralized SMB/CIFS network drive for your team's Windows and Mac workstations
- Native Time Machine target for Mac backups, set up in a single click
- Responsive human support, no tickets lost in an international hotline
4 concrete use cases
ASN Storage covers the use cases where Proxmox Backup Server is not a fit.
Backup of network equipment configs (FTP/SFTP)
Automated daily backup of the configs of your switches, routers, Fortinet/Stormshield firewalls and Wi-Fi access points. 100 to 500 GB is enough for hundreds of devices. Orchestration via standard scripts or an NMS platform.
Live NFS datastore for production VMs
Active storage shared across your Proxmox, ESXi or KVM hypervisors. Ideal for exposing a pool of ISOs, shared templates or a live datastore. 2 TB shared across 3 hypervisors, with no replication to manage on your side.
SMB/CIFS sharing for Windows and Mac
Shared network drive that centralizes your company's documents. Can be mounted as drive Z: on Windows, via Finder on macOS, and used as a Time Machine target. Granular permissions per user and per folder.
Rsync backup of standalone Linux servers
Bandwidth-efficient incremental backup of your Linux servers outside the Proxmox ecosystem. Reuse your existing scripts (rsync -a --delete), scheduled via cron. Bandwidth savings thanks to native delta transfer.
Which protocol for which use case?
Each use case has its preferred protocol. All 5 are active simultaneously on your instance.
| FTP / SFTP | NFS | Rsync | SMB/CIFS | |
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| Network equipment config backup | Ideal | - | Possible | - |
| Virtualization datastore (live VMs) | - | Ideal | - | Possible |
| Incremental backup for Linux servers | Possible | Possible | Ideal | - |
| Windows/Mac team document sharing | - | Possible | - | Ideal |
| Mac Time Machine target | - | - | - | Ideal |
| Simple one-off transfer | Ideal | - | Possible | Possible |
| Limited bandwidth (delta) | - | - | Ideal | - |
| Active multi-hypervisor storage | - | Ideal | - | - |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is this service hosted?
In our regional datacenters in Lyon and Grenoble, operated by ASN NET SASU. Your data stays exclusively in France.
What is the uptime commitment?
We target 99.9% uptime over the year, measured monthly.
How does technical support work?
Our engineers are reachable by email (contact@asncloud.fr) and by phone during business hours. Extended 24/7 support is available on request.
Is there a minimum commitment period?
Not by default: our plans come with no commitment and monthly billing. 12- or 36-month commitments are available with preferential rates.
Does this service back up my data?
No. ASN Storage is a multi-protocol storage service, not a backup solution. Data written to the instance is not backed up automatically. If your data needs to be backed up, plan a dedicated strategy on the client side (Rsync scripts, scheduled jobs) or choose Proxmox Backup Server for managed backup with retention and deduplication.
Which protocols are available on my instance?
FTP (with FTPS over TLS), SFTP (over SSH), NFS (v3 and v4), Rsync (over SSH) and SMB/CIFS (compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux). All 5 protocols can be enabled simultaneously on the same instance, with access control per user and per share.
Can I use several protocols simultaneously on the same instance?
Yes. You can define an SMB share for your Windows workstations, an NFS export for your hypervisors, an FTP account for your network equipment and an Rsync target for your backup scripts - all on the same instance. Each share has its own permissions and quotas.
What is the difference between NFS storage here and a PBS backup?
ASN Storage's NFS storage is active live storage: your VMs read and write to it in real time. Proxmox Backup Server is deduplicated, versioned backup with retention and granular restore. The two are complementary, not competing.
Can I back up the configs of my switches and routers?
Yes. The FTP protocol (or SFTP over TLS) is natively supported by most network devices (Cisco IOS/NX-OS, Juniper, Fortinet, Stormshield, Mikrotik, Ubiquiti…). You set up a dedicated FTP account and point your devices to it with a scheduled config backup task.
How do I configure Rsync from my Linux server?
On delivery you receive an SSH login and a destination path. From your server: `rsync -avz --delete /data/ user@your-instance.asncloud.fr:/data/`. Schedulable via cron, compatible with all your existing scripts.
Can I mount an SMB volume from Windows or macOS?
Yes, like any network share. On Windows: `\\server.your-domain.asncloud.fr\share` from File Explorer, or `net use Z: \\server…`. On macOS: Finder → Go → Connect to Server → `smb://server…`. Support for the SMB 3 protocol with encryption in transit.
Is encryption included?
Encryption in transit depends on the protocol: FTPS (TLS) for FTP, SSH for Rsync, encrypted SMB 3 for Windows, Kerberos v5 for NFSv4. We do not encrypt data at rest on the instance by default - for strong client-side encryption requirements, consider Proxmox Backup Server instead, which encrypts with client-side AES-256.
Can I scale my capacity later?
Yes, at any time from your customer portal. You move up or down a tier at the next billing cycle. The additional space is available immediately, with no migration and no service interruption.