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5. Enter the volume name and select a size.
6. Configure the volume type. You can either create a **Block Storage** or ***Local Storage** volume.
<Message type="note">
To use **[Block Storage Low Latency](/storage/block/) 15k**, your Instance must have at least **3 Gbps of block bandwidth**.
Check if an Instance type meets this requirement by referring to the `block_bandwidth` field in the [Instances API](https://www.scaleway.com/en/developers/api/instance/#path-instance-types-list-instance-types) at `/instance/v1/zones/{zone}/products/servers`.
This field provides information about the block bandwidth for each Instance type to ensure compatibility with high-performance storage.
To use **[Block Storage Low Latency](/storage/block/) 15k**, your Instance must have at least **3 GiB/s of block bandwidth**.
You can verify if an Instance type meets this requirement by consulting the [Scaleway Instances internet and Block Storage bandwidth overview](/compute/instances/reference-content/instances-bandwidth-overview/) documentation.

Alternatively, use the [Instances API](https://www.scaleway.com/en/developers/api/instance/#path-instance-types-list-instance-types) to check the `block_bandwidth` field at `/instance/v1/zones/{zone}/products/servers`.
This field provides detailed information about block bandwidth for each Instance type, helping you ensure compatibility with high-performance storage.
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7. Click **Create volume** to confirm.

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- Booting from a volume that either lacks an OS or is among multiple volumes with identical operating systems can lead to inconsistent boot outcomes.
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<Message type="note">
To use **[Block Storage Low Latency](/storage/block/) 15k**, your Instance must have at least **3 Gbps of block bandwidth**.
Check if an Instance type meets this requirement by referring to the `block_bandwidth` field in the [Instances API](https://www.scaleway.com/en/developers/api/instance/#path-instance-types-list-instance-types) at `/instance/v1/zones/{zone}/products/servers`.
This field provides information about the block bandwidth for each Instance type to ensure compatibility with high-performance storage.
To use **[Block Storage Low Latency](/storage/block/) 15k**, your Instance must have at least **3 GiB/s of block bandwidth**.
You can verify if an Instance type meets this requirement by consulting the [Scaleway Instances internet and Block Storage bandwidth overview](/compute/instances/reference-content/instances-bandwidth-overview/) documentation.

Alternatively, use the [Instances API](https://www.scaleway.com/en/developers/api/instance/#path-instance-types-list-instance-types) to check the `block_bandwidth` field at `/instance/v1/zones/{zone}/products/servers`.
This field provides detailed information about block bandwidth for each Instance type, helping you ensure compatibility with high-performance storage.
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- **Configure network** of the Instance.
- Leave the checkbox ticked to assign a **Public IPv4** to the Instance. You can either allocate a new IPv4 address or select one or multiple existing IPv4s. Alternatively, uncheck the box if you do not want an IPv4.
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Find out [how to mount a Block Storage volume to your Instance](/storage/block/api-cli/managing-a-volume/#mounting-and-using-a-volume).
</Message>
<Message type="note">
To use **[Block Storage Low Latency](/storage/block/) 15k**, your Instance must have at least **3 Gbps of block bandwidth**.
Check if an Instance type meets this requirement by referring to the `block_bandwidth` field in the [Instances API](https://www.scaleway.com/en/developers/api/instance/#path-instance-types-list-instance-types) at `/instance/v1/zones/{zone}/products/servers`.
This field provides information about the block bandwidth for each Instance type to ensure compatibility with high-performance storage.
To use **[Block Storage Low Latency](/storage/block/) 15k**, your Instance must have at least **3 GiB/s of block bandwidth**.
You can verify if an Instance type meets this requirement by consulting the [Scaleway Instances internet and Block Storage bandwidth overview](/compute/instances/reference-content/instances-bandwidth-overview/) documentation.

Alternatively, use the [Instances API](https://www.scaleway.com/en/developers/api/instance/#path-instance-types-list-instance-types) to check the `block_bandwidth` field at `/instance/v1/zones/{zone}/products/servers`.
This field provides detailed information about block bandwidth for each Instance type, helping you ensure compatibility with high-performance storage.
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## How to increase the volume size

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meta:
title: Scaleway Instances internet and Block Storage bandwidth overview
description: Find detailed information about the internet and Block Storage bandwidth for each Instance type at Scaleway.
content:
h1: Scaleway Instances internet and Block Storage bandwidth overview
paragraph: Find detailed information about the internet and Block Storage bandwidth for each Instance type at Scaleway.
tags: instance
dates:
validation: 2024-11-19
posted: 2024-11-19
categories:
- compute
---

This guide provides a complete overview of internet and Block Storage bandwidth for Scaleway Instances.
Understanding these specifications is crucial for optimizing your infrastructure for performance and compatibility.

### Why bandwidth matters

Bandwidth impacts how your applications perform and interact with other systems.
- **Internet bandwidth**: Affects how fast your Instance can send or receive data over the internet.
- **Block bandwidth**: Determines the read/write speed to Block Storage, essential for storage-heavy workloads like databases and analytics.

<Message type="important">
Bandwidth specifications listed here are for informational purposes. To validate the exact bandwidth capacity of your Instance type, refer to the `block_bandwidth` field in the [Instances API](https://www.scaleway.com/en/developers/api/instance/#path-instance-types-list-instance-types). Use the endpoint `/instance/v1/zones/{zone}/products/servers` to retrieve Instance type specifications.
</Message>

<Message type="tip">
To maximize compatibility with [Block Storage Low Latency 15k](https://www.scaleway.com/en/docs/storage/block/), select an Instance with **at least 3 Gbps** of Block bandwidth.
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## COPARM Range

| Instance Type | Internet Bandwidth | Block Bandwidth |
|-----------------------|-------------------------|---------------------|
| COPARM1-2C-8G | 200 Mbit/s | 80 MiB/s |
| COPARM1-4C-16G | 400 Mbit/s | 160 MiB/s |
| COPARM1-8C-32G | 800 Mbit/s | 320 MiB/s |
| COPARM1-16C-64G | 1.6 Gbit/s | 640 MiB/s |
| COPARM1-32C-128G | 3.2 Gbit/s | 1.25 MiB/s |

## DEV Range

| Instance Type | Internet Bandwidth | Block Bandwidth |
|-----------------------|-------------------------|---------------------|
| DEV1-S | 200 Mbit/s | 100 MiB/s |
| DEV1-M | 300 Mbit/s | 150 MiB/s |
| DEV1-L | 400 Mbit/s | 200 MiB/s |
| DEV1-XL | 500 Mbit/s | 250 MiB/s |

## ENT Range

| Instance Type | Internet Bandwidth | Block Bandwidth |
|-----------------------|-------------------------|---------------------|
| ENT1-XXS | 400 Mbit/s | 400 MiB/s |
| ENT1-XS | 800 Mbit/s | 800 MiB/s |
| ENT1-S | 1.6 Gbit/s | 1.56 GiB/s |
| ENT1-M | 3.2 Gbit/s | 3.12 GiB/s |
| ENT1-L | 6.4 Gbit/s | 6.25 GiB/s |
| ENT1-XL | 12.8 Gbit/s | 12.5 GiB/s |
| ENT1-2XL | 20 Gbit/s | 20 GiB/s |


## GP Range

| Instance Type | Internet Bandwidth | Block Bandwidth |
|-----------------------|-------------------------|---------------------|
| GP1-XS | 500 Mbit/s | 300 MiB/s |
| GP1-S | 800 Mbit/s | 500 MiB/s |
| GP1-M | 1.50 Gbit/s | 800 MiB/s |
| GP1-L | 5 Gbit/s | 1 GiB/s |
| GP1-XL | 10 Gbit/s | 2 GiB/s |

## PLAY Range

| Instance Type | Internet Bandwidth | Block Bandwidth |
|-----------------------|-------------------------|---------------------|
| PLAY2-PICO | 100 Mbit/s | 40 MiB/s |
| PLAY2-NANO | 200 Mbit/s | 80 MiB/s |
| PLAY2-MICRO | 400 Mbit/s | 160 MiB/s |

## POP Range

| Instance Type | Internet Bandwidth | Block Bandwidth |
|-----------------------|-------------------------|---------------------|
| POP2-2C-8G | 400 Mbit/s | 400 MiB/s |
| POP2-4C-16G | 800 Mbit/s | 800 MiB/s |
| POP2-8C-32G | 1.60 Gbit/s | 1.56 GiB/s |
| POP2-16C-64G | 3.20 Gbit/s | 3.12 GiB/s |
| POP2-32C-128G | 6.40 Gbit/s | 6.25 GiB/s |
| POP2-64C-256G | 12.80 Gbit/s | 12.50 GiB/s |

## POP-HC Range (High Compute)

| Instance Type | Internet Bandwidth | Block Bandwidth |
|-----------------------|-------------------------|---------------------|
| POP2-HC-2C-4G | 400 Mbit/s | 400 MiB/s |
| POP2-HC-4C-8G | 800 Mbit/s | 800 MiB/s |
| POP2-HC-8C-16G | 1.60 Gbit/s | 1.56 GiB/s |
| POP2-HC-16C-32G | 3.20 Gbit/s | 3.12 GiB/s |
| POP2-HC-32C-64G | 6.40 Gbit/s | 6.25 GiB/s |
| POP2-HC-64C-128G | 12.80 Gbit/s | 12.50 GiB/s |

## POP-HM Range (High Memory)

| Instance Type | Internet Bandwidth | Block Bandwidth |
|-----------------------|-------------------------|---------------------|
| POP2-HM-2C-16G | 400 Mbit/s | 400 MiB/s |
| POP2-HM-4C-32G | 800 Mbit/s | 800 MiB/s |
| POP2-HM-8C-64G | 1.60 Gbit/s | 1.56 GiB/s |
| POP2-HM-16C-128G | 3.20 Gbit/s | 3.12 GiB/s |
| POP2-HM-32C-256G | 6.40 Gbit/s | 6.25 GiB/s |
| POP2-HM-64C-512G | 12.80 Gbit/s | 12.50 GiB/s |

## POP-HN Range (High Network)

| Instance Type | Internet Bandwidth | Block Bandwidth |
|-----------------------|-------------------------|---------------------|
| POP2-HN-3 | 3 Gbit/s | 400 MiB/s |
| POP2-HN-10 | 10 Gbit/s | 800 MiB/s |
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You can attach up to 15 volumes at a time to a single Instance.
</Message>
<Message type="note">
To use **[Block Storage Low Latency](/storage/block/) 15k**, your Instance must have at least **3 Gbps of block bandwidth**.
Check if an Instance type meets this requirement by referring to the `block_bandwidth` field in the [Instances API](https://www.scaleway.com/en/developers/api/instance/#path-instance-types-list-instance-types) at `/instance/v1/zones/{zone}/products/servers`.
This field provides information about the block bandwidth for each Instance type to ensure compatibility with high-performance storage.
To use **[Block Storage Low Latency](/storage/block/) 15k**, your Instance must have at least **3 GiB/s of block bandwidth**.
You can verify if an Instance type meets this requirement by consulting the [Scaleway Instances internet and Block Storage bandwidth overview](/compute/instances/reference-content/instances-bandwidth-overview/) documentation.

Alternatively, use the [Instances API](https://www.scaleway.com/en/developers/api/instance/#path-instance-types-list-instance-types) to check the `block_bandwidth` field at `/instance/v1/zones/{zone}/products/servers`.
This field provides detailed information about block bandwidth for each Instance type, helping you ensure compatibility with high-performance storage.
</Message>


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You cannot edit the IOPS after you create your volume.
</Message>
<Message type="note">
To use **[Block Storage Low Latency](/storage/block/) 15k**, your Instance must have at least **3 Gbps of block bandwidth**.
Check if an Instance type meets this requirement by referring to the `block_bandwidth` field in the [Instances API](https://www.scaleway.com/en/developers/api/instance/#path-instance-types-list-instance-types) at `/instance/v1/zones/{zone}/products/servers`.
This field provides information about the block bandwidth for each Instance type to ensure compatibility with high-performance storage.
To use **[Block Storage Low Latency](/storage/block/) 15k**, your Instance must have at least **3 GiB/s of block bandwidth**.
You can verify if an Instance type meets this requirement by consulting the [Scaleway Instances internet and Block Storage bandwidth overview](/compute/instances/reference-content/instances-bandwidth-overview/) documentation.

Alternatively, use the [Instances API](https://www.scaleway.com/en/developers/api/instance/#path-instance-types-list-instance-types) to check the `block_bandwidth` field at `/instance/v1/zones/{zone}/products/servers`.
This field provides detailed information about block bandwidth for each Instance type, helping you ensure compatibility with high-performance storage.
</Message>

- Define a volume size.
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