GPU Container provides High-Performance Storage (HPS) remaining for the duration of a container’s life. It functions similarly to a hard disk, allowing you to store data that needs to be retained even if the container is stopped.
Key characteristics:
Temporary disk (NVMe) is a type of storage that provides temporary storage for a container. Any data stored on the temporary disk will be lost when the container is stopped or deleted so make sure to back up important data before shutting down your container.
| Feature | Temporary Disk | Persistent Disk |
|---|---|---|
| Data persistence | Lost on stop | Retained until container deletion |
| Lifecycle | Tied directly to the container’s active session | Tied to the container’s lease period |
| Performance | Fastest (locally attached) | Reliable, generally slower than temporary disk |
| Capacity | Fixed according to the selected GPU instance | Selectable at creation |
| Cost | FREE | $ 0.0066 GB/hour |
| Best for | Temporary session data, cache | Persistent application data, models, datasets |